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FACTS & FIGURES
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NORTH
Valley Center 37, San Pasqual 34: Tyler Bernard's four second-half TD passes spark Jaguars.
Orange Glen 7, Sweetwater 0: Andy Early's touchdown run provides Patriots with all they need.
Carlsbad 26, St. Augustine 19: Lancers senior Ashton Barbour puts on a show.
Escondido 70, Calexico 0: Cougars junior Tim Zier opens the scoring with a 71-yard punt return.
Westview 27, Francis Parker 24: Wolverines quarterback Tommy Hansen celebrates 17th birthday with 233 yards passing.
Mission Hills 27, Temecula Great Oak 14: Grizzlies hang on after standout defensive lineman Eddie Nuckols is injured.
EAST
Santana 42, Kearny 12: Sophomore quarterback Zack Breidt throws four TD passes for the Sultans.
SOUTH
Castle Park 14, Chula Vista 12: Trojans avenge last year's 47-0 drubbing by Spartans.
CITY
Patrick Henry 24, West Hills 12: Late defensive stand sparks Patriots in season-opening win.
Mira Mesa 16, Vista 14: Marauders sack Panthers quarterback in the end for winning safety.
Cathedral Catholic 48, Steele Canyon 7: Dons' huge offensive line paves the way in easy win.
UNION-TRIBUNE TOP 10
| Team (Division) |
Rec. |
Result |
|
| 1. Oceanside (II) |
1-0 |
def. Eastlake 26-23 |
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| 2. Helix (II) |
1-0 |
def. Rancho Buena Vista 41-6 |
|
| 3. Cathedral (III) |
1-0 |
def. Steele Canyon 48-7 |
|
| 4. LC Canyon (I) |
1-0 |
def. Dixie (Utah) 42-27 |
|
| 5. Carlsbad (I) |
1-0 |
def. St. Augustine 26-19 |
|
| 6. RBV (I) |
0-1 |
lost to Helix 41-7 |
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| 7. Mission Hills (I) |
1-0 |
def. Great Oak 27-14 |
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| 8. Vista (I) |
0-1 |
lost to Mira Mesa 16-14 |
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| 9. Mira Mesa (I) |
1-0 |
def Vista 16-14 |
|
| 10. Valley Center (IV) |
1-0 |
def. San Pasqual 37-34 |
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YESTERDAY'S HEROES
Some of Week 1's top performances:
Tyler Bernard, Valley Center: 16-of-23 passing for 300 yards and five touchdowns.
Tyler Gaffney, Cathedral Catholic: 13 carries for 108 yards and three touchdowns.
Nick Ricciardulli, Poway: 178 yards rushing.
Robert Forcier, Scripps Ranch: 19-of-32 passing for 269 yards and one touchdown.
Tim Zier, Escondido: 71-yard punt return for a touchdown, four rushing touchdowns.
Ricky Seale, Escondido: 182 yards rushing and two TDs on nine carries.
Zack Breidt, Santana: Four touchdown passes.
Travis Reynolds, Santana: five receptions for 128 yards and three touchdowns.
LOOKING AHEAD
Games to see in Week 2:
Helix at Mira Mesa, Friday, 7: After each faced a stern test in Week 1, there is no rest for the weary.
Point Loma at Cathedral, Saturday, 7: A rematch of last year's Division III title game.
Chula Vista vs. Sweetwater, Saturday, 7: Game at Southwestern College is a renewal of region's longest-running rivalry.
TODAY'S BEST BET
Vaquero Stampede: Cross country runners face an early-season test at Lindo Lakes Park in Lakeside. Races will be run from 8 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.