Pre-game photos of Foothill’s CIF semifinal playoff as Coach Doug Case wraps up career

Foothill Coach Doug Case met with his players for the last time as head coach Friday. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone).

Foothill and Palos Verdes football teams battled it out in the semifinal round of the CIF Division 5 playoffs Friday night at Tustin.

Palos Verdes rallied to win 27-24 to advance into this week’s final against La Serna. The game marked the final one for long-time coach Foothill coach Doug Case.

To see pre-game photos, click on the first picture:

Nathan Gouvion of Foothill.

Foothill players get ready to take on Palos Verdes.

Foothill players go through pre-game warm-ups.

Foothill's Brady Holcomb prepares for the semifinal.

Palos Verdes players prepare to take on Foothill.

Foothill players Beas Adrian (62), Christian Lopez (68) and Nate Zahm (65).

Foothill players take the field.

Palos Verdes players prepare for the game with Foothill.

Nick Cadena of Foothill.

Palos Verdes QB Ryan Rakowski.

Foohill Knights before the game.

Foothill players get ready for the semifinal.

The Foothill Knights, including Sean Arenas (No. 19) prepare.

Foothill's Nick Cadena.

Foothill's junior QB Jake Lind.

Foothill's Nathan Gouvion.

Doug Case remained upbeat in his final game as Foothill coach.