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Football video: La Habra vs. San Clemente an instant classic

photo_xmits — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:26:49 +0000

La Habra and San Clemente played what might be the game of the season, and perhaps one of the best of the decade, on Friday night, with the Highlanders pulling out a 29-28 victory in the final seconds.

La Habra running back Josh Quezada scored three touchdowns and had 249 yards rushing, while the Tritons' David Espino scored two TDs. See highlights from the game, including the thrilling ending, plus postgame comments in this video by OCVarsity.com's Jonathan Khamis.

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Football video: La Habra no match for Los Alamitos defense

photo_xmits — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:48:19 +0000

No. 4 Los Alamitos proved its strength by defeating No. 8 La Habra, 28-13, on Thursday night. The Griffins' defense recorded four sacks and an interception. Shaquille and Nick Richardson combined for three touchdowns for the Grifftins.

Check out the interviews with La Habra coach Frank Mazzotta, Los Alamitos coach John Barnes and Nick Richardson in a video by OCVarsity.com's Jonathan Khamis. Click here to read the game story.

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Game to watch: Week 5

STEVE FRYER, ocvarsity.com — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:51:52 +0000

WEEK 5 – OCT 10

LA HABRA VS. SAN CLEMENTE
AT SAN CLEMENTE HIGH

This is another dream matchup, and for the same reasons that make Tesoro-El Dorado so interesting. La Habra won a CIF-SS championship last year, and one of the reasons the Highlanders did so is back – Ronnie Hillman. Hillman was CIF-SS Southeast Division and Freeway League player of the year in 2007, when collected more than 2,000 all-purpose yards. He is listed as a receiver on the Highlanders' depth chart, but they move him all over the field to find ways to get him the football. Hillman also is a dynamite kick returner. Also returning for La Habra are some top defensive players like end Jake Peppard and linebacker Joseph Casey. San Clemente has been a consistent winner for years, and is always a factor in the very challenging South Coast League. The Tritons should be fun to watch offensively. Quarterback Duke Delancelotti is a playmaker running or throwing the football, and he has a fine receiver in Graham Tenney. The Tritons will be typically quick on defense, too. This game features the northernmost school in the county against the southernmost school. You can't get more north county vs. south county than this. These schools also have very loyal followings, too, so there will be a big crowd which only makes it even more fun.

Next: Week 6

Top players to watch: Ronnie Hillman

STEVE FRYER, ocvarsity.com — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:22:06 +0000

RONNIE HILLMAN
La Habra
WR
5-11, 175
Senior

He was the CIF-Southern Section Southeast Division and Freeway League player of the year last season as a junior. Hillman, who produced more than 2,000 all-purpose yards in 2007, is listed as a receiver, although he had more carries than catches in '07. He will line up at various places on the field to get him the ball in areas where he can go one-on-one against a defender – a cruel mismatch. Hillman also is a standout kick returner. He committed to San Diego State.