Photo Gallery: Burbank vs. Arcadia in Pacific League football

Burbank’s Forrest Fajardo takes off on a punt return for a touchdown against Arcadia in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)

Oct. 23, 2015 9:06 PM PT

An ever-tightening race in the Pacific League football standings was squeezed just a little bit more Friday evening. A three-way tie for second place became a now two-way tussle as Burbank High scored 24 unanswered points and overcame some lackluster offensive play with strong efforts on defense and special teams in a 31-8 victory at Arcadia.

Photo Gallery: Burbank vs. Arcadia in Pacific League football

Burbank’s Nick Warren breaks through Arcadia tackle attempts for a touchdown in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)

Burbank’s Darnell Williams carries the ball against Arcadia in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)

Burbank quarterback Guy Gibbs rolls out for a pass against Arcadia in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)

Burbank’s Andrew Reyes breaks tackles on a run against Arcadia in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)

Arcadia’s Martin Keeley’s foot is grabbed by a Burbank defender for a tackle in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)

Burbank quarterback Guy Gibbs dives on the loose football after a high snap got out of his control against Arcadia in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)

The Burbank defense collapses on Arcadia quarterback Nico Hillier who tried to pass it but was called down in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)

Burbank’s Darnell Williams carries the ball against Arcadia in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)

Burbank’s Nick Warren carries the ball against Arcadia in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)

Burbank’s Nick Warren gets outside the pack on a run against Arcadia in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)

Burbank’s Forrest Fajardo gets his hand on the pass but just misses the catch with Arcadia’s Justin Mascorro and Belamey Dean in defense in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)

Burbank’s Guy Gibbs leans back for a pass against Arcadia in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)

Burbank’s Andrew Reyes breaks tackles and runs for the first touchdown of the game against Arcadia in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)

Burbank’s Andrew Reyes cuts inside on a kickoff return against Arcadia in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)

Burbank’s Darnell Williams tries to break an Arcadia tackle in a Pacific League football game at Arcadia High School on Thursday, October 23, 2015. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)