Oct 2008
Vaqueros’ six-game streak ends
10/25/2008 14:24
Vaqueros’ six-game streak ends
BY TIM BURT SPORTS EDITOR
Irvine’s football team decided not to go for a tie Friday night in a Pacific Coast League game against Corona del Mar.
The Vaqueros went for two points and the win following a touchdown’ in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t convert on a
pass play and fell to the Sea Kings, 14-13, at Newport Harbor High.
“We wanted to win,” Irvine coach Terry Henigan said. “If we didn’t want to win, I wouldn’t have gone for two. We thought it was important.”
Corona del Mar (6-2, 1-1) moved out to a 14-7 lead when quarterback Mitch Sands connected with J.D. Abbott on a 3-yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter.
But Irvine (6-2, 1-1) made it close when quarterback Allen Merritt connected with Lang Pierce on a 15-yard touchdown pass with 7:44 remaining.
The pass play then fell incomplete.
“Knowing Coach Henigan, it doesn’t surprise me, he’s the kind of guy who comes to win a football game, that’s the kind of competitor he is,” Corona del Mar coach Jason Hitchens said. “I told him after the game, I thought it was a gutsy call on his part.”
Irvine looked like it might get another chance to rally late in the game. But punter John Christian booted a 65-yard punt, pinning Irvine back to its own 8-yard line with 1:52 left.
Two plays later, the Vaqueros fumbled and the Sea Kings recovered.
Corona del Mar quarterback Mitch Sands then went to his knee two times to run the clock out ending Irvine’s sixgame winning streak.
“All the way around, I thought we played a pretty complete game,” Hitchens said.
Sands led the way, completing 15 of 25 passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns. The first came when he hit Max Haase on a 9-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter.
BY TIM BURT SPORTS EDITOR
Irvine’s football team decided not to go for a tie Friday night in a Pacific Coast League game against Corona del Mar.
The Vaqueros went for two points and the win following a touchdown’ in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t convert on a
pass play and fell to the Sea Kings, 14-13, at Newport Harbor High.
“We wanted to win,” Irvine coach Terry Henigan said. “If we didn’t want to win, I wouldn’t have gone for two. We thought it was important.”
Corona del Mar (6-2, 1-1) moved out to a 14-7 lead when quarterback Mitch Sands connected with J.D. Abbott on a 3-yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter.
But Irvine (6-2, 1-1) made it close when quarterback Allen Merritt connected with Lang Pierce on a 15-yard touchdown pass with 7:44 remaining.
The pass play then fell incomplete.
“Knowing Coach Henigan, it doesn’t surprise me, he’s the kind of guy who comes to win a football game, that’s the kind of competitor he is,” Corona del Mar coach Jason Hitchens said. “I told him after the game, I thought it was a gutsy call on his part.”
Irvine looked like it might get another chance to rally late in the game. But punter John Christian booted a 65-yard punt, pinning Irvine back to its own 8-yard line with 1:52 left.
Two plays later, the Vaqueros fumbled and the Sea Kings recovered.
Corona del Mar quarterback Mitch Sands then went to his knee two times to run the clock out ending Irvine’s sixgame winning streak.
“All the way around, I thought we played a pretty complete game,” Hitchens said.
Sands led the way, completing 15 of 25 passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns. The first came when he hit Max Haase on a 9-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter.
Irvine rolls dice, comes up short against CdM
10/25/2008 08:25
Friday, October 24, 2008
Irvine rolls dice, comes up short against CdM
Irvine rolls dice, comes up short against CdM
Shane Whippo leaves behind Marc Harnen on the kickoff return at the Start of Friday's game.
MIGUEL VASCONCELLOS, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
By TIM BURT
OCVarsity.com staff
NEWPORT BEACH - Irvine's football team decided not to go for a tie Friday night in a Pacific Coast League game against Corona del Mar.
The Vaqueros went for two points and the win after a touchdown in the fourth quarter but couldn't convert on a pass play and fell to the Sea Kings, 14-13, at Newport Harbor High.
The loss ended Irvine's six-game winning streak.
"We wanted to win," Irvine Coach Terry Henigan said. "If we didn't want to win, I wouldn't have gone for two. We thought it was important."
Corona del Mar (6-2, 1-1) moved out to a 14-7 lead when quarterback Mitch Sands connected with J.D. Abbott on a 3-yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter.
But Irvine (6-2, 1-1) made it 14-13 when quarterback Allen Merritt hit Lang Pierce on a 15-yard touchdown pass with 7:44 remaining.
The pass play on the conversion was incomplete.
"Knowing Coach Henigan, it doesn't surprise me; he's the kind of guy who comes to win a football game, that's the kind of competitor he is," Corona del Mar Coach Jason Hitchens said. "I told him after the game, I thought it was a gutsy call on his part."
Irvine looked like it might get another chance to rally late in the game. But John Christian booted a 865-yard punt, pinning Irvine back to its own 8-yard line with 1:52 left.
Two plays later, the Vaqueros fumbled and the Sea Kings recovered.
Sands then went to his knee two times to run the clock out.
"All the way around, I thought we played a pretty complete game," Hitchens said.
Sands led the way, completing 15 of 25 passes for 149 yards and two touchdown passes. The first came when he hit Max Haase on a 9-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter.
Irvine rolls dice, comes up short against CdM
Irvine rolls dice, comes up short against CdM
Shane Whippo leaves behind Marc Harnen on the kickoff return at the Start of Friday's game.
MIGUEL VASCONCELLOS, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
By TIM BURT
OCVarsity.com staff
NEWPORT BEACH - Irvine's football team decided not to go for a tie Friday night in a Pacific Coast League game against Corona del Mar.
The Vaqueros went for two points and the win after a touchdown in the fourth quarter but couldn't convert on a pass play and fell to the Sea Kings, 14-13, at Newport Harbor High.
The loss ended Irvine's six-game winning streak.
"We wanted to win," Irvine Coach Terry Henigan said. "If we didn't want to win, I wouldn't have gone for two. We thought it was important."
Corona del Mar (6-2, 1-1) moved out to a 14-7 lead when quarterback Mitch Sands connected with J.D. Abbott on a 3-yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter.
But Irvine (6-2, 1-1) made it 14-13 when quarterback Allen Merritt hit Lang Pierce on a 15-yard touchdown pass with 7:44 remaining.
The pass play on the conversion was incomplete.
"Knowing Coach Henigan, it doesn't surprise me; he's the kind of guy who comes to win a football game, that's the kind of competitor he is," Corona del Mar Coach Jason Hitchens said. "I told him after the game, I thought it was a gutsy call on his part."
Irvine looked like it might get another chance to rally late in the game. But John Christian booted a 865-yard punt, pinning Irvine back to its own 8-yard line with 1:52 left.
Two plays later, the Vaqueros fumbled and the Sea Kings recovered.
Sands then went to his knee two times to run the clock out.
"All the way around, I thought we played a pretty complete game," Hitchens said.
Sands led the way, completing 15 of 25 passes for 149 yards and two touchdown passes. The first came when he hit Max Haase on a 9-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter.
THIS WEEK’S GAMES
10/23/2008 09:05
RVINE (6-1, 1 -0) VS. CORONA DEL MAR (5-2, 0-1)
SITE, TIME: Newport Harbor High, Friday, 7 p.m. OUTLOOK: The Vaqueros have won six in a row but figure to be tested against Corona del Mar, which was rolling before losing to Laguna Hills last week, 34-7, in its league opener. Read More...
SITE, TIME: Newport Harbor High, Friday, 7 p.m. OUTLOOK: The Vaqueros have won six in a row but figure to be tested against Corona del Mar, which was rolling before losing to Laguna Hills last week, 34-7, in its league opener. Read More...
Vaquero football team handles Beckman, 28-7
10/21/2008 18:38
Vaquero football team handles Beckman, 28-7, in
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Irvine wins sixth in a row
10/19/2008 08:43
Irvine wins sixth in a row
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By TIM BURT
OCVarsity.com
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.
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By TIM BURT
OCVarsity.com
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.
This Weeks Game
10/16/2008 13:38
IRVINE (5-1) VS. BECKMAN (5-1)
SITE, TIME: Tustin High, Saturday, 2 p.m. OUTLOOK: It’s the Pacific Coast League opener for both teams. Irvine is coming off an impressive 7-6 victory over Cypress, the defending Southern Division champions while Beckman defeated Woodbridge, 2 1 -1 4.
Beckman is shooting for its first playoff berth but will face another stiff challenge in the Pacific Coast League.
Beckman Coach Fred Shambaugh said the Vaqueros present many challenges.
“Irvine has the best O-Line that we have seen this year thus far,” he said. “They have an outstanding defense that makes very few mistakes. They certainly don’t beat themselves. With both teams running the ball so much it is going to be a quick game.”
Irvine Coach Terry Henigan said Beckman is “solid.”
“It seems like they have simplified things,” Henigan said. “They’re executing things really well and they have some fine athletes. We’ve always had trouble with them as far as their defense, they’re very physical.
“We won both games, we’ve only played twice, but they’ve out-physicalled us both of those times so we will have a hard time moving the ball on them.
“Offensively, the passing game has really improved as the season has gone along so now they can beat you with the passing game. The thing they like to do is run the ball, they got a good O-line and they have some quality running backs.”
SITE, TIME: Tustin High, Saturday, 2 p.m. OUTLOOK: It’s the Pacific Coast League opener for both teams. Irvine is coming off an impressive 7-6 victory over Cypress, the defending Southern Division champions while Beckman defeated Woodbridge, 2 1 -1 4.
Beckman is shooting for its first playoff berth but will face another stiff challenge in the Pacific Coast League.
Beckman Coach Fred Shambaugh said the Vaqueros present many challenges.
“Irvine has the best O-Line that we have seen this year thus far,” he said. “They have an outstanding defense that makes very few mistakes. They certainly don’t beat themselves. With both teams running the ball so much it is going to be a quick game.”
Irvine Coach Terry Henigan said Beckman is “solid.”
“It seems like they have simplified things,” Henigan said. “They’re executing things really well and they have some fine athletes. We’ve always had trouble with them as far as their defense, they’re very physical.
“We won both games, we’ve only played twice, but they’ve out-physicalled us both of those times so we will have a hard time moving the ball on them.
“Offensively, the passing game has really improved as the season has gone along so now they can beat you with the passing game. The thing they like to do is run the ball, they got a good O-line and they have some quality running backs.”
Athlete of the Week- Nik Abele
10/16/2008 13:35
IRVINE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
NIK ABELE
IRVINE, FOOTBALL
Nik Abele missed the Irvine High football team’s final three games of the 2007 season.
He is making up for lost time this year.
The 6-6, 255-pound offensive lineman and defensive end has been a key player in Irvine’s 5-1 start to 2008.
Irvine has won five games in a row, including scoring a big 7-6 victory over Cypress last week.
Abele had two tackles for losses, one sack and recovered a fumble in the win over Cypress, which is the defending CIF Southern Division champion.
“He is a great role model, nice young man and is very humble,” Irvine coach Terry Henigan said. “He is a tremendous high school football player.”
And one that is sure to be sought out by numerous college programs.
In five games played this year, Abele has 15 lead tackles, 20 assisted tackles, four tackles for losses, three sacks and six quarterback hurries.
The third-year varsity player also does it with his focus always on the team and the game at hand.
“He is a quiet leader,” Henigan said. “He leads by example. But he has tremendous work ethic whether it be in the weight room, on the practice field, doing agilities or playing the game.”
> BRENT SHAVER/STAFF WRITER
NIK ABELE
IRVINE, FOOTBALL
Nik Abele missed the Irvine High football team’s final three games of the 2007 season.
He is making up for lost time this year.
The 6-6, 255-pound offensive lineman and defensive end has been a key player in Irvine’s 5-1 start to 2008.
Irvine has won five games in a row, including scoring a big 7-6 victory over Cypress last week.
Abele had two tackles for losses, one sack and recovered a fumble in the win over Cypress, which is the defending CIF Southern Division champion.
“He is a great role model, nice young man and is very humble,” Irvine coach Terry Henigan said. “He is a tremendous high school football player.”
And one that is sure to be sought out by numerous college programs.
In five games played this year, Abele has 15 lead tackles, 20 assisted tackles, four tackles for losses, three sacks and six quarterback hurries.
The third-year varsity player also does it with his focus always on the team and the game at hand.
“He is a quiet leader,” Henigan said. “He leads by example. But he has tremendous work ethic whether it be in the weight room, on the practice field, doing agilities or playing the game.”
> BRENT SHAVER/STAFF WRITER
Defense digs in against Cypress
10/13/2008 08:04
Irvine earned some respect for the Pacific Coast
League Friday night at Irvine High.
The Vaqueros held on to defeat Cypress, 7-6, in a nonleague game to improve their overall mark to 5-1. Read More...
The Vaqueros held on to defeat Cypress, 7-6, in a nonleague game to improve their overall mark to 5-1. Read More...
Irvine trips up Cypress, 7-6
10/12/2008 14:48
rvine’s football team earned some respect for the
Pacific Coast League on Friday night at Irvine
High.
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Irvine holds off Cypress
10/12/2008 14:41
Irvine’s football team earned some respect for
the Pacific Coast League on Friday night at
Irvine High.
The Vaqueros held on to defeat Cypress, 7-6, in a nonleague game to improve their overall mark to 5-1.
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The Vaqueros held on to defeat Cypress, 7-6, in a nonleague game to improve their overall mark to 5-1.
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Vaqueros balanced effort the difference in win over T'Wolves
10/10/2008 09:11
| Irvine High's football team used a balanced attack to defeat Northwood, 24-7, Friday night. |
Vaqs win behind balanced attack
10/07/2008 14:39
| Northwood’s football team took the field Friday night fired up, hoping to notch its first victory in three tries over cross-town rival Irvine. |
Irvine wins battle with crosstown rival Northwood
10/04/2008 08:45
Northwood’s
football team took the field Friday night fired
up, hoping to notch its first victory in three
tries over crosstown rival Irvine.
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Irvine powers past Northwood, 24-7
10/04/2008 08:41
Northwood
High’s football team took the field Friday night
fired up, hoping to notch its first victory in
three tries over crosstown rival Irvine.
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