November 5, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

Saddleback scores on late 90-yard TD pass and holds on to defeat Century 20-19 in opener

Saddleback players and cheerleaders celebrate after a dramatic 20-19 victory over Century Friday night. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone)

Saddleback High scored on a 90-yard touchdown pass with 1:03 left in the game and rallied to defeat Century 20-19 in a wild non-league opener for both teams Friday night at Segerstrom.

It marked the debut of new Saddleback Coach Glenn Campbell.

Saddleback got the ball back after Century a punt.

Then on third down, quarterback Albert Marquez connected with Isaias Ramirez on the biggest play of the night for a touchdown pass and Saddleback held Century on its attempt to come back.

The game, which included numerous turnovers and injury timeouts,. took nearly three and a half hours to complete.

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–Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone; timburt@ocsportszone.com