What happened: A day of firsts in the South Coast League. Dana Hills’ 3-1 victory over San Clemente on Friday afternoon at DHHS was the Dolphins’ first league victory and the Tritons first league loss.

Dana Hills led 1-0 at halftime.

Records: San Clemente 10-4-5, 2-1-2; Dana Hills 6-10-1, 1-3-1

How it looked: San Clemente had a couple opportunities early, but failed to connect, the story of the game for the Tritons, who outshot Dana Hills, 24-11.

Dana Hills scored midway through the first half and gained confidence from there. The Dolphins added two more scores after halftime and built a 3-0 lead.

San Clemente scored in the final two minutes.

Who scored: Micah Bradshaw scored the game’s first goal off a cross from Marco Macias for the 1-0 advantage.

Zuhdi Abdallah added goal No. 2 on a 25-yard rocket that deflected off the goalie’s hands and into net for a 2-0 lead. Abdallah had a header attempt deflect later, but Arturo Bustos was there for the rebound and kicked it in.

Steve Palacios scored late for the Tritons off a rebound from Facundo Chena’s shot.

High-five to …: Dolphins sophomore goalie Connor Kelly. Both coaches praised Kelly’s performance Friday. He finished with 11 saves. He had one key save in the first half off a hard shot from Chena, but he was able to react quick enough and keep it out of goal.

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