Woodbridge Rolls Over Loara, 27-0

Sophomore Shane Harris scored three touchdowns to lead Woodbridge to a 27-0 victory over Loara in the opening round of the Division V playoffs Friday night at Irvine High School.

Harris rushed for 117 yards in 21 carries for Woodbridge, which is competing in the Southern Section playoffs for the first time since 1991 when it reached the Division VI semifinals before losing to Valencia.

Woodbridge (8-1-2) also got a strong performance from quarterback Scott Barlow, who completed eight of 11 passes for 79 yards.

Running back Brandon Runk rushed for 68 yards in seven carries, and Josh Coker rushed for 45 yards in nine carries for the Warriors.

Woodbridge limited Loara (6-5) to 19 yards passing and 91 yards rushing.

“We thought we could run against them and control the ball,” said Woodbridge Coach Rick Gibson. “In the first half, we killed ourselves [with penalties], but the offensive line was real big for us tonight.”

Woodbridge scored on its opening drive when Harris ran over from 27 yards, capping an eight-play, 72-yard drive.

Loara had a chance to score early in the second quarter when it moved the ball to the Woodbridge nine-yard line. But Tony Aparicio missed a 26-yard field goal attempt.

Woodbridge turned a Loara turnover into a score early in the third quarter to extend its lead.

Khemarak Tor fumbled on the Loara 19-yard line and Woodbridge’s Dan Bennett recovered.

Coker scored from 19 yards, putting Woodbridge ahead, 14-0, with 11:17 left in the third quarter.

The Warriors them moved ahead, 21-0, on a 26-yard touchdown run by Harris with 11:53 remaining.

Harris scored from two yards out with 4:29 left to give the Warriors a 27-0 lead. The kick was blocked.