Chargers, Friars renew rivalry

The Seahawks dropped a wild 73-40 game last Friday at Laguna Beach. Back Travis Sparks rushed for 197 yards on 23 carries and scored twice, including once on a 97-yard kickoff return. Quarterback Timmy Robinson rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries. Robinson also threw for 242 yards with three touchdown passes, one to Tua Falelaulii and two to Elijah Nolasco-Blas.

The Seahawks have rushed for 895 yards in three games, offensive coordinator Eli Atol said. Atol praised his offensive line, which he said is "doing a great job."

Costa Mesa was involved last week in a high-scoring affair of its own and picked up win No. 2 by outlasting Katella, 56-42. The Mustangs scored five times in the second half, highlighted by an 80-yard fourth-quarter kickoff return by Mario Smith, who also led Costa Mesa in rushing with 184 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Nathan Alvis threw for 168 yards and two scores.

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Brethren Christian (2-1) vs. Saddleback Valley Christian (2-0), 7:30 p.m., JSerra High: Brethren Christian takes a two-game winning streak to San Juan Capistrano for a matchup against undefeated Saddleback Valley Christian in a battle between two groups of Warriors.

Last week, BC knocked off Century, 27-20, at Santa Ana Bowl. Quarterback Sam Franklin rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries, Jack McInally rushed for a touchdown, Jake Rogue scored on a 33-yard run and Brandon White ran for 103 yards on 16 carries. Anthony Moore and Bryant Freese were in on eight and seven tackles, respectively.

SVC hasn't played since Sept. 9. It was averaging 39 points a game and has wins over Crawford (38-8) and California Military Institute (40-18).

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