Costa Mesa Defeats University

IRVINE — Vince Hamade scored two touchdowns to lead Costa Mesa to a 17-7 Pacific Coast League victory over University Thursday at Irvine High.

Hamade rushed for 161 yards in 20 carries to help the Mustangs (5-3, 2-1 in league) overcome a 7-0 halftime deficit and move into sole possession of third place in the league.

Kelvin Murray led University (3-5, 1-2) in rushing with 105 yards in 21 carries.

University took a 7-0 lead on a one-yard touchdown run by quarterback Damian DeFeo with 11:58 left in the half, capping a 15-play, 85-yard drive.

Costa Mesa tied the score, 7-7, on a 28-yard touchdown run by Hamade with 2:28 remaining in the third quarter.

The Mustangs moved out to a 14-7 lead on a 10-yard touchdown run by Hamade with 7:13 left in the game.

The touchdown was set up by Steve Herzog’s 41-yard run, which moved the ball to the Trojan 19.

Costa Mesa took a 17-7 lead on a 26-yard field goal by Matt Peca with 2:22 left.

University had one more chance to score when it advanced the ball to the Costa Mesa 21-yard line.

Needing two scores, the Trojans went for a field goal on third down, but Chris Grey’s 39-yard attempt was blocked.

The Trojans recovered and on fourth down, DeFeo’s pass fell incomplete with 16 seconds left.