Football:
Upland had one final tune-up before opening Baseline League play next Friday at undefeated Damien.
The Highlanders took charge early and secured a 31-10 victory at Charter Oak.
UHS scored the game’s first 28 points, but they struggled with turnovers and penalties the rest of the way.
Trent Dailey had 1-and-10-yard TD runs in the first quarter.
Justin Benson reeled in a 10-yard TD pass from Noah Sandoval.
And Donovan Brown picked off a COHS pass and returned it 63 yards for a pick-six and a 28-0 lead.
Mitchell Gibbens booted a 40-yard field goal to get the Chargers on the board.
Bryan Egland’s 27-yard field goal in the fourth quarter would cap the scoring for the Highlanders.
Charter Oak pulled to within 31-10 when Legend Lyons caught a 14-yard TD pass from Joel Sanchez in the fourth quarter.
Although Charter Oak didn’t have the offensive fire power to pull itself out of a 28-point deficit, Dominic Farrar’s boys battled their asses off from the first to final whistle.
They played like the game was still on the line and that’s a credit to the athletes and their coaches.
Up next: The Highlanders and Chargers will both be in action next Friday.
UHS opens Baseline League play at Damien.
The Spartans improved to 6-0 after Friday’s 35-21 victory over La Serna.
And the Chargers will travel to Laguna Beach.
Both games have a 7 pm kickoff.
Just below the scoring plays are some video clips from Friday’s game.
Box Score:
U: 21-7-0-3-(31)
CO: 0-3-0-7-(10)
Scoring:
U: Trent Dailey 1 run (Josh Hauducoeur kick)
U: Justin Benson 10 pass from Noah Sandoval (Josh Hauducoeur kick)
U: Trent Dailey 10 run (Josh Hauducoeur kick)
U: Donovan Brown 63 interception return (Josh Hauducoeur kick)
CO: Mitchell Gibbens 40 FG
U: Bryan Egland 27 FG
CO: Legend Lyons 17 pass from Joel Sanchez (Mitchell Gibbens kick)
Records: Upland (5-1); Charter Oak (1-5)
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