Griffins open league play with win over FV

File Photo by Ted Apodaca Isaiah Rubin returns a kickoff for a touchdown in Los Alamitos’ win over Fountain Valley on Thursday at Huntington Beach High.

The Los Alamitos High football team opened up Sunset League play with a 49-10 win over Fountain Valley on Thursday at Huntington Beach High.

Griffins quarterback Alonzo Esparza threw for 203 yards with five touchdowns and the Griffin defense kept the Barons in check, despite some early opportunities. The defense also had an interception return for a touchdown and a kickoff return for another touchdown.

The Griffins (4-2, 1-0) will next face Newport Harbor (3-3, 1-0) who are coming off a 59-14 win over Huntington Beach. The two teams will face off on Friday at 7 p.m. at Newport Harbor High.