Local Area High School teams Have Successful Opening Weekend

MONTEBELLO – Nogales scored 21 unanswered points in the second half enroute to a 42-16 victory over host Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary Friday night in a non-conference matchup.

Senior running back Frankie Ibarra III ran for two scores and caught a scoring pass, all in the second half, and senior quarterback Eduardo Enriquez rushed for one more for the Nobles (1-0)

Perez finished 14 of 23 for 266 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, both in the first quarter.

After a scoreless first quarter, nogales finally drew first blood when he connected with Eric Galvan on an 18-yard scoring strike with about 10 minutes to play in the second quarter. David Mercado then took the ensuing kickoff 90 yards for the Cardinal. A successful 2-point conversion briefly gives Cantwell a 8-7 lead.

Mercado was the Cardinal's top player, scoring both touchdowns via kick off returns of 90 and 92 yards, as well as picking off Enriquez once in the first quarter.

Nogales faces another tough test next week as it hosts Arroyo (0-1) a 24-42 loser to Bonita. Kickoff is at 7pm

WALNUT RETAINS BRANDING IRON IN 27-20 VICTORY, DESPITE SOCIAL MEDIA SCARE DURING GAME

The Branding iron game, the annual rivalry matchup between Walnut and Diamond Bar High schools was cut short due to a social media scare, which proved to be a false alarm. Walnut was declared the winner after leading 27-20 at the time of the stoppage

Senior quarterback Jared Arellano ran 12 times for 125 yards and three touchdowns for the Mustangs who won the annual showdown for the second year in succession.

Other Scores

Diamond Ranch 44, Pomona 21

Photo: Frankie Ibarra III escapes several would-be tacklers on a big run.