Marina players join Coach Jeff Turley with the Southern Regional runner-up trophy after Saturday’s game. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone)
After making school history and bringing home the first CIF title in school history, Marina High’s football team, coached by Jeff Turley, fell short in the Southern Regional Saturday night at Westminster.
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Brett Reiderich of Marina evades a tackle.
Diego Sollis of La Jolla heads for the end zone as Marina's Maguire Dobkins pursues.
Marina quarterback Gavin Del Toro drops back to pass.
Eric Church of Marina leaps up to make a catch Saturday.
Pharoah Rush of Marina charges into the end zone for a score.
Quarterback Gavin Del Toro extends for a touchdown for Marina.
Dane Brenton of Marina picks up yards after an interception.
Diego Solis of La Jolla scores a TD as Marina's Maguire Dobkins tries to wrap him up.
La Jolla players celebrate after winning the regional title.
Marina's Ryder Malloy reacts to Saturday's loss.
Marina Viking fans show their support Saturday night.
Brett Riederich of Marina avoids a tackle for a gain.
Marina led early in the game, but La Jolla rallied for a 27-14 victory to advance to the state finals next week. Marina won the CIF Division 11 crown last week.
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