Cypress High’s Isaac Hurtado gets a block from Elijah Vaielua (No. 2) to gain yards against Santa Ana last season. Cypress won 48-7 and Hurtado had four touchdowns. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone)
Many fans, coaches and players in Orange County are undoubtedly anticipating the return of high school football.
Most teams are scheduled to open the season Friday, Aug. 21, but because of the coronavirus pandemic, that date has not been confirmed.
Here’s week one (please click on the first photo to see the slide show):
Jett Daviss of Beckman powers for yards in a game against El Dorado of Nevada. Beckman won 36-6.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone
Foothill players, including No. 6 Gabe Gallardo, celebrate with the Gauntlet Trophy after a 28-14 victory over Tustin.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Foothill quarterback Luke Peterman drops back to pass.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Cole Flynn of Capo Valley Christian recovers a fumble in the team's 31-12 victory over Riversde Prep.
Photo courtesy Capo Valley Christian
Segerstrom players celebrate after a touchdown against Godinez. Segerstrom won 53-0.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone
William Velasquez of Godinez tries to break a tackle against Segerstrom.
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Cypress High players get ready for a week one game against Santa Ana.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Santa Ana quarterback Aldo Leyva drops back to pass against Cypress.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Cypress quarterback Dylan Eldridge looks for an opening against Santa Ana.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Cypress Coach Rick Feldman (left) and Santa Ana Coach Charlie TeGantvoort talk before the nonleague game.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Canyon's Jeremiah Mendez returns the ball in the Comanches 37-28 victory over Irvine.
Photo courtesy Jim Tomlin, For OC Sports Zone
Caleb Harrell of Irvine catches a pass as Canyon's Kenny Aladiume tries to bring him down.
Photo courtesy Jim Tomlin, For OC Sports Zone
Buena Park's Khalil Blanton (2) is pulled down by Baldwin Park defenders Jorge Lizarraga (17) and Benny Ramos (22) after a long gain on a pass from Bryan Arambull on a drive that led to the Coyotes' second TD. Baldwin Park won 18-12.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone
Aliso Niguel players and coaches celebrate a last-second 36-35 win over Sunny Hills.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, for OC Sports Zone
Cal Wilson catches a 25-yard TD pass to give Sunny Hills a 35-28 fourth-quarter lead. Also Niguel defender is Noah Sudyka.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, for OC Sports Zone)
Dominic Madrid of Saddleback picks up yards for Saddleback in a 27-13 victory over Century.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone
Saddleback players celebrate the victory over Century.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone
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