Laguna Hills, Ingalls still have a job to do after topping Woodbridge

The Laguna Hills football team gathers for a victory huddle after defeating Woodbridge, 13-10, in Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game at University High.
Laguna Hills' Logan Montgomery, left, makes a 20-yard touchdown reception over Woodbridge's Chance Rainey during Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game at University High.
Woodbridge's Trevor Weiss grabs on as Laguna Hills' Bear Sutton runs with the ball during the first quarter of Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game at University High.
Laguna Hills' Sam Warren runs with the ball during the second quarter of Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game against Woodbridge at University High.
Laguna Hills' Sam Warren holds onto the ball as he is taken down by Woodbridge's Jalen Gill during the first quarter of Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game at University High.
Woodbridge's Jared Kaleikini runs downfield as Laguna Hills' Owen Fellows reaches to stop him during the second quarter of Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game at University High.
Woodbridge's Connor Mcbride dives for a first down during the first quarter of Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game against Laguna Hills at University High.
The Laguna Hills football team takes the field at the start Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game against Woodbridge at University High. Laguna Hills won, 13-10.
Laguna Hills' Sam Warren runs with the ball as Woodbridge's Jack Gale moves in to stop him during the first quarter of Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game at University High.
Bridget Magel, captain of the Woodbridge Dance Team, front right, helps lead a dance before the start of Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game against Laguna Hills at University High.
Keola San Diego of Woodbridge's ASB club, right, helps place the welcome balloon arch for fans as they enter Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game against Laguna Hills at University High.
Sofia Alemania, left, of the Woodbridge Marching Band plays the trombone as the band entertains the crowd before the start of Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game against Laguna Hills at University High.
Laguna Hills coach Bruce Ingalls congratulates his team after defeating Woodbridge, 13-10, in Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game at University High.
Woodbridge fans cheer on their football team during Friday night's playoff game against Laguna Hills at University High.
Laguna Hills' Zac Crowe takes the ball for a 19-yard run and a first down during the first quarter of Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game against Woodbridge at University High.
The Woodbridge cheer team smiles for the video camera before the start of Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game against Laguna Hills at University High.
Woodbridge's Drew Phillips, right, makes a 29-yard touchdown catch in the end zone as Laguna Hills' Nathan Montes tries to defend during the second quarter of Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game at University High.
Ryan Quiggle, left, and Megan Kosai of Woodbridge's ASB club help with the balloon decorations for Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game against Laguna Hills at University High.
Laguna Hills' Bear Sutton takes the ball downfield as Woodbridge's Trevor Weiss grabs on to stop him during the first quarter of Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game at University High.
Laguna Hills cheerleader Julia Moon helps hang spirit posters for Friday's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round playoff game against Woodbridge at University High.

By Tim Burt | Orange County Register

November 13, 2015 at 11:48 p.m.

IRVINE – Laguna Hills made sure Friday night that Bruce Ingalls’ tenure as the Hawks’ head football coach lasts at least another week.

The Hawks held off a late threat by Woodbridge to capture a 13-10 victory over the Warriors in the opening round of the CIF-SS Southwest Division playoffs at University.

“My hats off to our team, obviously,” Ingalls said. “They did a phenomenal job of hanging in there and making a play when they needed to. But what a job Woodbridge did.”

Laguna Hills (8-3) moves on to the second round next week against La Habra. Ingalls announced before the year this would be his final season as the Hawks coach.

There were times Friday night when it looked like it might be Ingalls‘ final game.

Woodbridge (6-5) was on the verge of sending the game into overtime or winning it. Behind the strong rushing of Connor McBride, the Warriors marched to the Laguna Hills 10-yard line with less than two minutes left.

The Warriors were then backed up to the 20. On a third-and-goal play, Sam Warren sealed the win with an interception in the back side of the end zone with 35 seconds left. Warren also rushed for 56 yards.

Harrison Avila put Laguna Hills ahead, 13-10, with a 30-yard field goal with 8:28 remaining. Avila also made a 42-yard field goal in the second quarter to make it 10-0. Logan Montgomery opened the scoring with a 20-yard touchdown reception from Mitchell O’Hair.

Woodbridge tied the score, 10-10, when Drew Phillips kicked a 37-yard field goal with 7:25 left in the third quarter.

Ingalls can now look ahead to at least one more game.

“Just go to to the playoffs and play in games that matter is huge,” Ingalls said. “We know we’re in a next to impossible division to advance very far, but what the heck, we’re here.”

McBride led Woodbridge, rushing for 162 yards on 25 carries.

Contact the writer: tburt@ocregister.com