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Matt Abellaneda (#21) dodges NHS defenders (Lexi Lim)

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The University High School (UHS) Varsity football team played the Northwood High School (NHS) Timberwolves on October 31. The team fell short to NHS, ending 28-42. Several starters who suffered injuries prior to the October 24 game against Corona del Mar were still unable to play.

In the first quarter, NHS scored twice, quickly gaining a 0-14 lead against the Trojans. In the second quarter, UHS made a comeback. The team scored three touchdowns to NHS’s one touchdown in the second quarter.

gave the Trojans a 68-yard kickoff return and then capped the drive with a 5-yard touchdown run. UHS further closed the gap with a 52-yard passing touchdown to

from quarterback

, making it a one point game.

recovered a fumble to set up an eventual 19-yard passing touchdown to Abellaneda. Going into halftime, the Trojans were leading 21-20.

During the second half, UHS scored its last points of the game with a 30-yard passing touchdown to Jung. NHS closed the game with three touchdowns and won with a 14-point lead.

After the game, Jung said, “Starting the game I really wanted to beat Northwood, and do everything I could to benefit the team, and ultimately win the game. During the game I made sure to focus, give 100%, and do my job blocking and route running and I was lucky enough to have opportunities to score twice. Although we ended with a loss, we played hard as a team and I hope to bounce back and win against Irvine.”

The Trojans played well and made a good effort against NHS despite having players with injuries, including starting quarterback

, wide receiver

, center

, cornerback/running back

, lineman

and cornerback  

. Key players Jordan and Boudreau are out for the season, and Sorat may return for the final game of the season.

UHS is now 3-6 overall in season and 0-4 in league play.

UHS finishes the season with a game against Irvine on Friday, November 7th at the UHS Stadium.