Montana-Payton combo strikes on first play

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A play-action fake to the Gatorade national player of the year worked quite well for Oaks Christian on the opening play. Quarterback Nick Montana faked a handoff to Malcolm Jones, and he fired a 73-yard touchdown pass to sophomore Jordan Payton, and the Lions lead Gardena Serra, 7-0, in the Northwest Division championship game.

-- Eric Sondheimer