PHOTOS: Irvine vs. Northwood pre-game from Friday night opener at the stadium

Coach Tom Ricci leads his Vaqueros out onto the field for Friday’s opener at Irvine Stadium. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone).

Before Friday night’s season opener, Northwood and Irvine players were preparing for the crosstown battle, which Irvine won 34-14. Irvine plays at Portola Friday night while Northwood plays Sonora at La Habra.

To see the slide show, click on the first photo:

Northwood players, led by defensive coordinator and former head coach JC Clarke, head out onto the field.

Tom Ricci prepares the Vaqueros for the opener

Erik Terry before making his debut as Northwood's head coach.

Northwood players including No. 10 Bert Chubb hed out to the field.

Irvine players including No. 12 Mason Pruce arrive for the game.

Senior quarterback Sina Saferzadeh warms up for Irvine.

Irvine players prepare for the game with Northwood.

Northwood's starting QB Dylan D'Epifanio warms up Friday.

Irvine players get ready for the opener with Northwood.

Irvine cheerleaders before the game.

Northwood players enter the stadium for the game with Irvine.

Irvine players, including No. 16 Jack Dickman before the game.

Northwood players go through exercises before the game.

Northwood players head out onto the field.