CdM runs PCL streak to 16 with win over Woodbridge

Corona del Mar's Jaydin Moses, center, gets the handoff from quarterback Chase Garbers and runs to the end zone for a touchdown during Friday night's Pacific Coast League opener against Woodbridge at University High.
Woodbridge's Jalen Gill, right, deflects a pass intended for Corona del Mar's Jack Blower late in the first half of Friday night's Pacific Coast League opener at University High.
Corona del Mar's Jaydin Moses, right, tries to shed a tackle from Woodbridge's Dj Chiaramonte during Friday night's Pacific Coast League opener at University High.
A Woodbridge fan points to free burgers before the start of a Pacific Coast League game against Corona del Mar on Friday.
Woodbridge Little Warrior Cheerleaders perform before the start of a Pacific Coast League game against Corona del Mar on Friday.
Woodbridge's Chase Bradley releases a pass during Friday night's Pacific Coast League opener against Corona del Mar at University High.
Woodbridge fans cheer for their team after the first half of Friday night's Pacific Coast League opener against Corona del Mar at University High.
Dan Lesser waves a Woodbridge flag during Friday night's Pacific Coast League opener against Corona del Mar at University High.
Woodbridge's Connor McBride fights off a tackle from Corona del Mar's Jack Denning during Friday night's Pacific Coast League opener at University High.
Corona del Mar's Billy Shaw makes a catch during Friday night's Pacific Coast League opener against Woodbridge at University High.
Corona del Mar's Chase Garbers releases a pass during Friday night's Pacific Coast League opener against Woodbridge at University High.
Woodbridge fans cheer for their team and reach to grab free T-shirts during Friday night's Pacific Coast League opener against Corona del Mar at University High.
Woodbridge's Jack Martine nears the end zone after evading a tackle from Corona del Mar's Mickey Quinn during Friday night's Pacific Coast League opener at University High.
Woodbridge's Trevor Zahl, right, celebrates after a touchdown late in the first half of Friday night's Pacific Coast League opener against Corona del Mar at University High.
Corona del Mar head coach Dan O'Shea leaps into a huddle as his players celebrate their victory over Woodbridge in Friday night's Pacific Coast League opener at University High.
Woodbridge's Jalen Gill, left, hits Corona del Mar's Peter Bush to force a fumble that was recovered by Woodbridge's Brian Busch during Friday night's Pacific Coast League opener at University High.

By Brent Shaver | Orange County Register

October 9, 2015 at 11:41 p.m.

IRVINE Corona del Mar started what it hopes is another Pacific Coast League title-winning season with a victory on Friday.

But it wasn’t easy. The Sea Kings needed a strong second-half effort to earn a 28-14 win over Woodbridge at University High.

Corona del Mar (4-2, 1-0) has won the last three league titles in a row and is now riding a 16-game league win streak.

“They do (have to come after us),” Corona del Mar coach Dan O’Shea said in reference to his team being the defending champ. “But we aren’t playing the way we want to yet. We have to clean up the penalties.”

Corona del Mar had more than 100 yards in penalties on the night.

The Sea Kings still made big plays when they needed to for the win.

It started early when Dean Ames recovered a Woodbridge fumble at the 38-yard line less than two minutes in.

After Chase Garbers threw a 37-yard pass to Jack Blower, Jaydin Moses punched it in from 1 for a 7-0 lead.

Later in the first quarter, Sutty Barbato picked up a Woodbridge fumble and sprinted 30 yards for a touchdown and the Sea Kings were up, 14-0.

Woodbridge (2-4, 0-1) battled back behind a strong run game with its wildcat sets on offense. The Warriors went on a 17-play, 80-yard drive that was capped by a 4-yard touchdown run by Connor McBride. Woodbridge trailed, 14-7, with 9:56 left in the second quarter.

The Warriors tied it at 14-14 after Chase Bradley found Jared Kaleikini open for a 1-yard TD pass with 29 seconds left in the half.

Corona del Mar’s response came on its opening possession of the third quarter. Garbers completed an eight-play, 65-yard drive with a 5-yard touchdown run to give the Sea Kings the lead for good.

Garbers had quite a night, passing for 223 yards and rushing for another 80 yards.

Woodbridge was led by McBride, who rushed for 169 yards on 35 carries.