Portola players before the game (from left) Nash Luper, Timmy Grettenberg, Anthony Riccardi and Diego Reyna. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone).
It was an historic night for Portola High School’s football team as the Bulldogs captured their first CIF championship defeating El Rancho 31-14 Friday night in the Division 11 final at Portola.
Portola moves on the CIF State Bowl Game Friday playing King Drew High School at Banning High School in Wilmington. The winner moves on to the state final the following weekend.
For pre-game photos of the CIF final, click on the first picture:
Timmy Grettenberg of Portola.
El Rancho players head out onto the field for Friday's final.
Portola QB Nash Luper.
El Rancho quarterback Ryan Dominguez prepares for the final.
Portola coach Peter Abe before the game.
Adrian Orihuela of El Rancho.
Portola's Joshua Wang.
Portola players prepare for Friday's final.
Andrew Guerrero of El Rancho.
Cutouts of the Portola players were displayed at the entrance.
El Rancho players before the game.
Portola players get ready for the final.
Nash Luper of Portola after the game.
Diego Reyna and his teammates hold the CIF championship plaque.
Portola Coach Peter Abe with some of his players including Timmy Grettenberg, who holds the CIF championship plaque.
PHOTO: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone
PHOTO: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone
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