FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Dana Hills Stops Santa Ana Valley Rally, Pulls Out Victory
The Dana Hills defense stymied a dramatic Santa Ana Valley comeback to preserve a 20-19 victory Saturday night at Santa Ana Stadium.
The comeback was almost complete when Santa Ana Valley’s Cesar Correa picked up Phil Mason’s fumble and ran 72 yards for a touchdown. With the Falcons trailing, 20-19, with 1:26 left, Coach Scott Strosnider went for the victory. Quarterback Aaron Tuioti was pulled down at the one-yard line.
The Dolphins’ winning score came on a fourth and goal play at the two-yard line. Quarterback Dwayne Cherrington (9-16, 118 yards and two touchdowns) hit Mark Reynosa for the winner.
The Falcons’ Vaaiti Sio scored touchdowns on runs of one and 29 yards, and Dwayne Cherrington gained 81 yards in 13 carries. Both teams are 2-2.
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