Football: Servite beats Orange Lutheran, again, 14-10

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Once again, Anaheim Servite running back Greg Portis, pictured, illustrated why he’s one of the most-feared playmakers in Southern California on Friday night.

Portis scored the go-ahead touchdown on an 80-yard run late in the third quarter as Servite (5-3, 2-1), ranked No. 18 by The Times, overcame a slow second-half start to beat No. 7 Orange Lutheran (6-2, 2-1), 14-10, at Cal State Fullerton.

Portis ran untouched to the end zone on his game-clinching score, taking advantage of a blitzing Lancer defense that completely overshot the ball. The senior finished with a game-high 153 yards in 20 carries as the Friars moved into a three-way tie for third place in the Trinity League with St. John Bosco and Orange Lutheran. It also marked Servite’s third consecutive victory over Orange Lutheran.

An interception by Orange Lutheran’s Davonte Anderson with 5:49 left in the fourth quarter gave the Lancers one last chance to score. The Lancers drove to the Servite 20, but a holding penalty and two incomplete passes killed the Lancers’ comeback hopes.

Servite quarterback Cody Fajardo completed eight of 11 passes for 52 yards and a touchdown, which came on a 27-yard pass to tight end Anthony Ferraro in the first quarter.

Orange Lutheran quarterback Bobby Wheatley connected on 16 of 22 passes for 166 yards. Running back Kyle Dravis scored on a 40-yard run on the opening possession of the third quarter for the Lancers and finished with 89 yards in 14 carries.

Parker Flynn kicked a 44-yard field goal for Orange Lutheran as time expired in the first half.

Be sure to check out my live blog for a complete recap of tonight’s action.

-- Austin Knoblauch