Foothill Still Has a Chance to Reach Playoffs

Fullback Linus Park ran for three touchdowns as Foothill remained in the playoff hunt with a 35-12 Century League victory over Canyon on Friday at Tustin High.

It was the second consecutive victory for the Knights (5-4, 2-2) and left them with a chance to advance to the playoffs for the first time in four seasons. Foothill closes its regular season against Santa Ana Valley next week.

The Knights led Canyon, 14-0, at the half before the Comanches (4-5, 0-4) rallied in the third quarter. Running back Daryl Lawrence ran for one touchdown and quarterback Brian Jalowiec threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Paul Bottiaux as Canyon sliced Foothill’s lead to 14-12 late in the third quarter.

But Park, who had one touchdown in the first half, scored two in the fourth quarter, and defensive end Davin Johnson returned a fumble 28 yards for another late in the game as Foothill pulled away.

Ethan Taub led Foothill in rushing with 92 yards in 11 carries. Foothill finished with 241 yards total offense, 202 rushing. Canyon finished with 208 yards total offense, 108 rushing. The Comanches managed only 13 yards rushing in the second half.