Esperanza (Anaheim, Calif.) saw its 17-point lead dwindle to 10, but still managed to hang on and defeat
Canyon (Anaheim, Calif.) 23-13 on Saturday.
After taking the lead on a rushing touchdown in the second quarter, the Aztecs led 12-6 at the half.
Corey Elsasser made a difference for the Comanches. The junior quarterback threw one touchdown and ran for one touchdown. He has now scored three touchdowns on the season.
Coming into the game Esperanza had allowed 19.3 points per game this year. EHS held firm on the defensive front, and kept Canyon below the 18.0 points it had been averaging per game.
When the two teams played each other last season, the Aztecs came away with a 42-3 victory.
In a Century game next week Esperanza (5-3) takes on El Modena, and Canyon (2-5) will go up against El Modena also in a Century game.
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