Will play for championship Friday against Temecula Valley
For the first time since 2007, the Cypress Centurions will play for the CIF Championship as their Cinderella season continued with a victory over Serrano 26-21.
Cypress will be the host team this Friday as they play at Western against Temecula Valley for the league championship.
Now 13-0, Cypress’ standout running back Isaac Hurtado scored with just over three minutes left in the game for the go-ahead touchdown. While Serrano shut down Hurtado on the two-point
conversion, the Cypress defense, which played outstanding all night, was able to hold Serrano on the next series, preserving the victory.
Hurtado rushed for 103 yards and quarterback Dylan Eldredge stepped up with a phenomenal performance, passing for 213 yards and two touchdowns.
Coach Feldman told the OC Sports Zone he was “super excited,” about the victory, but that he could not get over excited so he could plan for the finals this Friday. With Serrano working to shut down Hurtado, Feldman said other guys stepped up.
For instance, the Centurions went to the air early and Eldredge connected with Anesi for an 84-yard TD pass to help the Centurions tie the game 7-7.
In addition, he said the defense really stepped up in a big way. Feldman said he was super proud of the team, especially the way they found a way to win after it looked like things could be going bad.
“We found a way to win like we have all year,” said. Feldman.
Dave pix
Serrano #2 Joey Arguello catches a pass for an early touchdown
2399 – Cypress #2 Elijah Vaielua grabs one for extra yards
2469 – Cypress #23 Harvie Grijalva pulls down a long pass
2489 – Cypress #9 Corey Anesi is pursued by Serrano #54 Stephen Williams as he streaks for a touchdown
