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Mission Viejo came up big defensively to get a 12-7 win over No. 10
Long Beach Poly.
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Olaijah Griffin provided the key moment midway through the fourth quarter, intercepting a pass and returning it 52 yards for a touchdown. That gave the Diablos the lead after surrendering it in the third quarter and eventually the win.
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Ryan Kennedy of Mission Viejo would record interceptions on Poly's final two drives, helping the Diablos get a big win at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach.
Shaun Adamson put Mission Viejo on the board first in the second quarter, scoring from two yards out.
Poly quarterback
Matt Corral, a Top 10 passing prospect headed to Florida, connected on 13 of 26 attempts for 198 yards. But four interceptions from the future Gator proved too much for the Jackrabbits to overcome.
Mission Viejo (4-0) has won 32 regular season games in a row dating back to Sept. 12, 2014. The Diablos are 110-12 since 2008 under head coach Bob Johnson.
Storied Long Beach Poly (2-1) appears to be on the right track under fourth-year head coach Antonio Pierce but a statement win will have to wait.
Mission Viejo cornerback Olaijah Griffin celebrates with teammate Akili Arnold after scoring on an interception return in the fourth quarter.
Photos by Heston Quan
Quarterback Matt Corral, Long Beach Poly
Fullback Shaun Adamson signals scoring a touchdown on a 2-yard run during the second quarter.
