University takes the field for a game last season. (File photo: OC Sports Zone, Fernando M. Donado.)
University High School’s football team, led by second year head coach Vince Mesa, has begun preparations for the 2022 season.
“Summer is going great, we’re off to a good start, ” Mesa said. “We want to continue to improve as a football team in all aspects. Football IQ, bigger, stronger, faster. We had a great spring winning our division in the four-vert league and want to continue to build from that success.
“We have several 7 on 7 games scheduled and a tournament in July. We’re hoping these competitions will put us on track for the season.”
Mesa is looking to key players Eithar Takesh, Chris Rue, Blaine Anderson, Koa Saito and Jonathan Soto to lead the way.
University was 2-8 overall and 0-3 in the Pacific Valley League last season. The Trojans first four games this season are on the road.
2022 Schedule
Friday, Aug. 19, at Dana Hills
Saturday, Aug. 27, at Magnolia
Friday, Sept. 2, at Ocean View
Friday, Sept. 9, at Century
Friday, Sept. 16, Irvine (H)
Friday, Sept. 30, Laguna Hills (H)
Friday, Oct. 7, Northwood (H)
Friday, Oct. 14, at Portola
Friday, Oct. 21, at Beckman (Tustin)
Friday, Oct. 28, at Woodbridge (Uni)
—Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone; timburt@ocsportszone.com
More Stories
Pacifica football team needs one more road win to reach CIF Division 10 championship
Foothill looks to continue ‘magical season’ with victory in Division 5 semifinals Friday
PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran’s memorable season ends with loss to Loyola in CIF playoffs