PHOTOS: Fullerton College holds off two rallies by Golden West to win opener 38-33

Fullerton College’s Kashan Griffin opened the game’s scoring zipping 57 yards for a TD on a pass from Quinn Commans as Fullerton College edged Golden West 38-33 Saturday. Golden West defender is Alex Raich. (Photos courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone)

Fullerton College twice built 21-point leads but each time a resilient Golden West team rallied to challenge only to ultimately fall short 38-33 in the teams’ season-opening football game at Yorba Linda High School Saturday.

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Fullerton College's Kailan Noseff wins an end zone jump ball with Golden West defender Aron Mulugheta to complete 15-yard TD pass play from Quinn Commans.

Fullerton College's Cameron Proctor takes down Golden West quarterback Nat Espinosa early in the teams' season opener Saturday.

Golden West receiver Trevor Hobbs (6) hurdles Xavier Steele after catching a short pass. Hobbs had six catches for 47 yards and a TD.

Fullerton College defender Alan Giron (32) hits the arm of Golden West quarterback Nat Espinosa, forcing an incomplete pass.

Golden West's VJ Malo celebrates his 3-yard interception return for his team's first touchdown in a 38-33 loss to Fullerton College Saturday. Teammates Isaiah Palmer (22) and Steven Cruz (9) join in the celebration.

Trailing 38-17 midway through the third quarter, Golden West took advantage of Fullerton turnovers to score twice in the fourth quarter to move within a touchdown before the Hornet defense came up with a big stop and the offense ran off the final 3:34, taking a team safety as time ran out for the final score.

–Courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone

For more info on the games, please go to the school’s athletic websites:

Fullerton College

Golden West College