MIGUEL VASCONCELLOS, OCVARSITY.COM
Beckman's Trevor Lowe manages to stay on his feet after escaping Irvine's Ryan Payne on a big run during Saturday's game.
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Irvine wins sixth in a row
Irvine wins sixth in a row
October 18, 2008 3:00 AM
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Irvine defeats Beckman, 28-7.
Irvine defeats Beckman, 28-7.
TUSTIN ¡V Irvine¡¦s football team figured to be tested Saturday afternoon against Beckman in a Pacific Coast League opener at Tustin High.
But the Vaqueros dominated the contest, topping the Patriots, 28-7, for their sixth victory in a row.
Irvine quarterbacks Brennan Leitao (4 for 9, 60ƒ|yards) and Allen Merritt (2 for 2, 36 yards) directed the offense. The defense recorded three interceptions against Beckman (5-2, 0-1).
¡§We got some good field position in the first half, which helped,¡¨ Irvine coach Terry Henigan said.
Irvine (6-1, 1-0) was led by Justin Reihanifam, who scored on 1-yard TD runs in the first and fourth quarters.
Michael Ernst also returned a punt 52 yards for a score in the third quarter to put Irvine ahead, 21-0.
But the Vaqueros dominated the contest, topping the Patriots, 28-7, for their sixth victory in a row.
Irvine quarterbacks Brennan Leitao (4 for 9, 60ƒ|yards) and Allen Merritt (2 for 2, 36 yards) directed the offense. The defense recorded three interceptions against Beckman (5-2, 0-1).
¡§We got some good field position in the first half, which helped,¡¨ Irvine coach Terry Henigan said.
Irvine (6-1, 1-0) was led by Justin Reihanifam, who scored on 1-yard TD runs in the first and fourth quarters.
Michael Ernst also returned a punt 52 yards for a score in the third quarter to put Irvine ahead, 21-0.
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