Anaheim Beats Buena Park, 33-13, in a Big Rush
Anaheim High School’s running game, highlighted by Ernie Akau’s two touchdowns, dominated Buena Park in a 33-13 nonleague victory Friday at Buena Park.
The Colonists (2-3) outgained the Coyotes (1-4) on the ground, 184 to 136 yards.
“After studying Buena Park films, we thought we would stick with the run, which worked very well,” said first-year Anaheim Coach Raul Victores.
“This was our best offensive game yet. Maybe the kids are starting to gel. We’ll find out next week against Valencia.”
Anaheim defensive lineman Ishmael Lopez recovered a fumble at the Buena Park 15-yard line in the second quarter. Six plays later, fullback Akau scored his first of two touchdowns on a three-yard run with 8:32 left in the quarter. Akau carried the ball 16 times for 67 yards.
He also recovered a Buena Park fumble early in the third quarter and scored three plays later on an eight-yard run to ensure the win.
Three plays after Akau’s first touchdown, Buena Park running back John Sinuhoi scored on a 56-yard run down the right sideline.
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