Irvine football team rallies to defeat Beckman 20-17 in key PCL game

Irvine quarterback Marc Filia drops back to pass during Friday’s game with Beckman.

Irvine’s football team rallied with a touchdown in the fourth quarter to defeat Beckman 20-17 in a Pacific Coast League game at Irvine Stadium Friday night.

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Irvine's Tyson Matthews picks up yards Friday night.

A Beckman receiver goes up to make a catch Friday night.

Irvine's Bryce Tanikawa goes up for a catch Friday night.

Bryce Tanikawa of Irvine heads into the end zone for the go-ahead TD.

Beckman's Omar Abdullah picks up yards for the Patriots.

Irvine quarterback Marc Filia hands off to Ryan Ellis Friday night.

The Vaqueros improved their record to 2-5 overall and 1-1 in league while Beckman fell to 4-3 and 1-1.

“It was a great game between two well coached teams,” said Irvine Coach Erik Terry. “Our defense played strong at the end and came up with the big interception to seal the victory. I commend our players for trusting the process and believing in each other.”

Quarterback Marc Filia connected with Bryce Tanikawa on a 29-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter to put the Vaqueros ahead.

Ethan Shank had an interception for Irvine to seal the victory. Tyson Matthews scored Irvine’s second touchdown on an 8-yard TD run to give the Vaqueros a 14-0 lead before Beckman came back to tie the game and then take the lead.

Irvine took the early lead when Filia connected with Cade Zimmerman in the first quarter.