San Clemente Shuts Out Los Alamitos 40-0 to Stay Perfect

The Tritons opened with a touchdown in the first quarter and added 13 points in the second to lead 20-0 at halftime. They scored again in the third, then put up another 13 in the fourth to finish the rout.

Quarterback Preston Beck led the offense, completing 13 of 22 passes for 156 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception. Jaxson Rex was his top target, catching 6 passes for 65 yards and two touchdowns. Rex also scored a defensive touchdown, converting an interception into points. Darion Ranuga added 75 rushing yards on 13 carries and a touchdown.

San Clemente’s defense was just as dominant. The Tritons sacked the quarterback five times, with five different players each getting one, and intercepted three passes. Rex, Tate Bollard and Wyatt Silva each had a pick. Los Alamitos never got on the board, the first time it has been shut out this season.

San Clemente entered the game ranked 12th in California by MaxPreps, while Los Alamitos was ranked 139th. The win improves the Tritons to 7-0, and they have now won 10 of their last 11 road games. Los Alamitos falls to 0-7 and has lost eight straight dating back to last season.

San Clemente hosts Mission Viejo (6-1) next Friday, Oct. 16, in Alpha League play. Los Alamitos travels to Edison (2-5) the same night.