Huntington Beach Survives El Modena Scare, 24-21, to Stay Unbeaten

The Oilers’ 24 points were their lowest total of the season, a sign of how close El Modena came to ending Huntington Beach’s perfect start. The Vanguards had scored at least three touchdowns and were within a score at the finish.

Quarterback Brady Edmunds led the Oilers, completing 19 of 29 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns, with one interception. Skylar Robinson was his favorite target, catching 7 passes for 95 yards. Dallas “DJ” Miller carried 18 times for 64 yards to keep the ground game moving.

El Modena had its own answers. Quarterback Ethan Sorenson hit 6 of 9 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown, and also ran 12 times for 112 yards and a score. Jason Ramos caught 3 passes for 72 yards and a touchdown, and Aiden Sullivan also found the end zone for the Vanguards.

Huntington Beach named Malachi Newmaster its overall Player of the Game, with Miller (offense), Xavier Atkinson (defense) and Charlie Stubin (special teams) also honored.

The win moves Huntington Beach to 6-0 with its sixth straight victory. El Modena drops to 5-1 and takes its first loss of the year.

Huntington Beach travels to Dana Hills (6-0) next Friday, Oct. 9, in a Delta League game between two unbeaten teams. El Modena hosts Laguna Beach (4-2) on Thursday, Oct. 8.