Santa Ana Valley’s Mario Trujillo carries the ball as Godinez High’s José Matías pursues in the middle of heavy rain during the second quarter of the game. (Photos: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone).
Santa Ana Valley running backs Mario Trujillo and Junior Martinez combined to rush for 165 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Falcons to a 35-0 victory over Godinez in a rain-soaked non-league game Friday night at Santa Ana Valley High.
A steady rain fell, coupled with gusty winds, hampering the passing game for both teams. However, despite the conditions, Trujillo and Martinez established their footings and were extremely effective.
“We’re communicating as a team and we’re riding each other’s backs,” Martinez said. “We played with a lot of energy tonight.”
SAV (3-1) took the opening kickoff and marched 65-yards in seven-plays to take an early lead. Trujillo had a key 36-yard run to spark the drive. Kevin Andrade scored on a six-yard touchdown run, but the Falcons missed the PAT and led 6-0.
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Godinez players gather in between plays during the second quarter.
Quarterback and defensive back Kevin Contreras of Godinez jumps on the football during the second quarter to recover a fumble.
Santa Ana Valley's Juan Vargas and teammates rush to the line of scrimmage in between plays.
Godinez head coach Aron Kaye looks on during the second quarter of the game.
Falcon quarterback Tom Guzman goes over the plays with his head coach Fred Macias.
Santa Ana Valley's Juan Vargas carries the ball for the Falcons during the second quarter of the contest.
Godinez quarterback Kevin Contreras is tackled by Isiah Díaz of Santa Ana Valley.
Godinez quarterback Kevin Contreras takes off for a run in the middle of heavy rain.
Godinez Caleb Orellana carries the ball for the Grizzles as he is brought down by Giovany Arroyo-Perez in the second quarter of the game.
Godinez Caleb Orellana carries the ball for the Grizzles as he is brought down by Giovany Arroyo-Perez in the second quarter of the game.
Santa Ana Valley players enter the field just before kickoff.
Godinez captains Jayson López and Alejandro Ramirez pose before the coin toss.
Santa Ana captains Luis Salgado, Luis Villanueva, Mario Trujillo and Dominic Roldan await the referee signal to walk to midfield.
Members of the Godinez band enter the field before the playing of the National Anthem.
Mario Trujillo (1) and members of the Santa Ana Valley football team stretch during warmups.
Mario Trujillo (1) and members of the Santa Ana Valley football team stretch during warmups.
Head coaches Fred Macias and Aron Kaye pose before warmups.
A set of Godinez cheerleaders protect themselves from the rain before Friday's game.
Godinez fans protect themselves from the rain as they're walking into the stands before Friday's game.
Godinez José Pedraza and teammates look on as the rain begins to fall before Friday's contest.
Godinez Jose Bustamante and Carlos Valenzo finish dressing up before game warm-ups.
Santa Ana Valley ball carrier Mario Trujillo runs for a gain as Godinez' Alejandro Ramirez pursues.
Santa Ana Valley ball carrier Mario Trujillo runs for a gain during the first quarter of Friday's contest.
Santa Ana Valley ball carrier Bryan Solis runs for a gain during the first quarter of Friday's contest.
Valley High School cheerleaders perform before Friday's contest against Godinez.
Godinez fans try to stay dry as the rain began to approach Valley High School Stadium.
Santa Ana Valley Fred Macias walks into the field as rain drops began to fall.
Santa Ana Valley players take the field.
Santa Ana Valley quarterback Tom Guzman warms up before Friday's game.
Godinez starting quarterback Mauricio Martínez warms up before Friday's game. He would leave the game hurt during the first quarter.
The Grizzlies (1-3) were dealt a setback when their starting quarterback, Mauricio Martinez, was injured as he was tackled as he completed a run that gave Godinez a first-down late in the first quarter. Martinez remained on the ground for several minutes before getting up and walking off the field on his own power. He left the stadium and was taken to an area hospital for observation.
“We think Mauricio may have a concussion, but we think he’s going to be OK,” said Grizzlies Coach Aaron Kaye.
Junior backup quarterback Kevin Contreras entered the game and guided the Godinez offense for the remainder of the game.
Despite being outgained 167-18 in the opening half, the Grizzlies defense, led by Caleb Orellana and Carlos Valenzo, battled and recorded two sacks and forced two turnovers (on fumbles) while holding the Falcons to a single touchdown in the opening half.
However, Godinez committed three turnovers in the third quarter and was penalized multiple times in the second half as SAV broke the game open. Trujillo and Martinez had TD runs in the third quarter and backup QB Andres Salado added two second-half TD runs as the Falcons won going away.
“Trujillo and Martinez are our bread and butter,” said SAV Coach Fred Macias. “I’m happy with the win, but we have a lot of things to clean up.”
Falcons defensive end Juan Prado recorded a pair of sacks in the first half and deflected a couple of passes while leading an aggressive SAV defense. The Falcons limited Godinez to two first downs in the opening 24 minutes.
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