Scott Does It All For Alemany

De’Andre Scott of Alemany High dominated Esperanza Friday night in a 42-17 victory in a first-round game of the Southern Section Division I playoffs at Valencia High.

Scott finished with five touchdowns, 256 yards rushing in 17 carries and 166 yards receiving.

“When De’Andre has the ball, good things happen for us,” Alemany Coach Jim Bonds said. “He’s a great athlete and we try to put the ball in his hands as often as we can.”

The Indians took a 7-0 lead less than one minute into the game when quarterback Casey Clausen connected with Scott for a 42-yard touchdown pass.

Six minutes later, the Aztecs tied the score at 7-7 when Louie Mares capped a 78-yard drive by running three yards for a touchdown.

Benny Mastropaolo kicked a 25-yard field goal to give the Aztecs a 10-7 lead with 9:35 remaining in the first half.

Less than a minute later, Clausen again connected with Scott for a touchdown, this time for 34 yards.

“We used De’Andre as a receiver tonight more than we have in the past, and it was a nice surprise to see him do so well,” Bonds said.

Scott added another touchdown before the half on a 52-yard run, giving Alemany a 21-10 lead.

Alemany stretched the lead to 28-10 on a 29-yard touchdown run by Scott just 15 seconds into the third quarter. Less than two minutes later, the Indians extended the lead to 35-10 when Clausen connected with Derek Goodman from 28 yards.

The Aztecs managed to make it close when Mares again went in from three yards to cut the lead to 35-17.

Scott capped the scoring with an 85-yard touchdown run with 1:26 left in the game.

Alemany plays Mater Dei next week in the second round.