Irvine clicks offensively in win over Beckman

IRVINE - Irvine had everything working offensively in the first half against Beckman on Thursday night.

The Vaqueros scored touchdowns on four possessions in a row on the way to the winning the Pacific Coast League opener, 28-3, at Irvine High.

Freshman standout DaVonte Young had 160 yards rushing and three touchdowns for Irvine (4-2, 1-0).

Senior quarterback Allen Merritt missed connecting on his first pass of the game, but he completed his next nine in a row while throwing for 97 yards and one touchdown.

His touchdown pass was the play of the night. Robert Seaney tipped the ball at the goal line over Beckman defenders to a wide open Jake Day in the back of the end zone for a 35-yard score with no time left in the first half.

The score gave Irvine a 28-0 lead.

Beckman was without Keith Lawson, the No. 4 rusher in the county, who didn't play because of a hamstring injury.