PHOTOS: Segerstrom celebrates league title with overtime victory over Brea Olinda

Segerstrom players celebrate as the final seconds tick down in Friday’s Kappa League victory. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone).

Segerstrom’s football team clinched a share of the coveted Kappa League championship Friday night, defeating defending champion Brea Olinda 14-7 in overtime at Brea Olinda.

Segerstrom (7-2, 4-0) has a one-game lead over Brea Olinda (6-3, 3-1) with one week left in the regular season. Both teams are headed to the CIF playoffs in two weeks.

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With 50 seconds left in the first half, Segerstrom's Ayden Morales hauls in a pass for a touchdown, tying the game at 7-7.

Brea Olinda's Cade Miller scores the first points of the game.

Quarterback Louis Garcia lunges over the goal line for a Segerstrom touchdown in overtime.

Ayden Morales of Segerstrom intercepts the ball to close the overtime game.

Joseph Garcia of Segerstrom brings down Brea Olinda's Cade Miller.

Adrian Cervantes of Segerstrom returns a kickoff.

Quarterback Noah Martinez recovers a bad snap for Segerstrom.

Brea Olinda running back Kolotolu Liti hurdles the Segerstrom defenders to pick up more yardage.

Segerstrom quarterback Louis Garcia escapes the grip of Jaxon Simmons from Brea Olinda.

Segerstrom defensive tackle Joshua Preciado brings down Kolotolu Liti of Brea Olinda.

Ayden Morales breaks through the line for a big gain for Segerstrom.

Wide receiver Gabriel Vergara catches a low pass for Segerstrom.

Coaches Isaac Gonzalez (left) and Joseph Tagaloa receive the offensive and defensive awards at Friday's game.

Segerstrom Coach Tagaloa celebrates the big win with the team.

“Last night our guys played with grit and determination,” said Segerstrom Coach Joseph Tagaloa. “Our defense really stepped up and played an amazing game with a forced fumble, fumble recovery, and two interceptions. Andrew Abarca had the fumble recovery and one of the interceptions and Ayden Morales had the other in overtime. Up front, the defensive line was led by Vicente Rivera and Joshua Preciado who continuously put pressure on the quarterback.”

Segerstrom was able to win despite missing some scoring chances.

“Offensively we were forced to overcome many missed opportunities and mistakes to gut out the victory,” Tagaloa said. “Noah Martinez connected with Ayden Morales for a 30-yard touchdown before the half that tied the game. We had the ball inside the red zone several times, throughout the game, but were unable to finish the drives. 

“In our offensive possession in overtime we were finally able to find the end zone again as Louis Garcia took the snap from eight yards out and dove into the end zone. Defensively we were able to flush the quarterback outside the pocket and Ayden Morales came up with the interception to seal the victory.”

Ryan Nero hauled in a TD catch for Brea Olinda’s score.

Segerstrom wraps up league play Thursday night, hosting Garden Grove (2-7, 0-4).

“Now we need to prepare for a tough Garden Grove team who always comes ready to play,” the coach said.

Brea Olinda finishes league play Friday, Oct. 31 vs. Esperanza at Yorba Linda.