ANAHEIM - After a slow start to begin the season, Savanna has found  its groove.

Donald Livingston scored two touchdowns, and DaShawn Miller  rushed for 101 yards Friday as Savanna defeated visiting Buena Park, 38-14, at Glover Stadium.

“I was happy with the performance,” said Rebels coach Roger  Whalen, whose team has won two  in a row after  three losses to begin the year.

Savanna jumped to a 17-7 first half  lead despite having only two offensive possessions. A second quarter Miller  2-yard run capped a 12 play drive, and Livingston added a 49-yard fumble return.

Buena Park  (1-4) answered when Ricky Verdugo scored on a spectacular 71-yard catch-and-run  between two defenders. The Coyotes followed with a successful onside kick,  eventually reaching the Rebel  4-yard line before  time expired in the half.

Livingston upped the lead on a 44-yard option run to begin the  third quarter. Donevin Washington and James Mares also added touchdowns for the victors.

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