SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFF ROUNDUP : Pecaro Run Lifts Saugus to Victory

Mark Pecaro ran 21 yards for a touchdown with 1 minute 49 seconds remaining, giving Saugus High a 17-10 victory over Santa Monica (6-5) in the first round of the Southern Section Division II playoffs Friday night at Canyon High.

Kevin Carrasco of Saugus completed eight of 11 passes for 125 yards, including a 42-yard touchdown pass play to Anthony Smith. Smith had five receptions for 97 yards.

Pecaro ran 10 times for 69 yards. Jeremy Mushinski added 50 yards in 11 carries for Saugus (6-4).

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Friday’s Yardstick

Measuring the top performances of area high school football players Friday:

Passing

Chris Czernek, Newbury Park: 21 of 37; 380 yards

David Montoya, Canoga Park: 13 of 24; 249

Steve McKeon, Hart: 10 of 15; 246

Ryan Bowne, Notre Dame: 10 of 17; 212

Bryan Paul, Moorpark: 11 of 20; 192

Rushing

Durell Price, Sylmar: 21 carries, 255 yards

Topi Sanchez, St. Bon.: 34 for 221

Sean Standley, Verdugo Hills: 27 for 151

Armone Lochard, Reseda: 27 for 148

James Mock, North Hollywood: 3 for 140

Receiving

Patrick Reddick, Newbury Park: 6 catches, 132 yds

Bobby Carrara, Reseda: 6 for 123

Cody Joyce, Hart: 6 for 120

Justin Vint, Newbury Park: 7 for 116

Steve Aylsworth, Westlake: 10 for 106