Fallbrook Edges St. Augustine to Earn Spot in SCIRF Final

02.12.2023HS Boys

Fallbrook edged St. Augustine 14-13 in the SCIRF league, clinching, just barely, a place in the league final against Cathedral Catholic.

"A very intense game," said Fallbrook Head Coach Sierra Arteaga, who was on the last Fallbrook team to make a major regional final. "It was great to be a part of it."

Fallbrook's defense has been impressive all season and they held the Saints scoreless until late in the first half. They scored a try to lead 7-0 and then coneded a penalty just befoee the break for a 7-3 halftime scoreline.

Another try from Fallbrook put them ahead 14-3 with time winding down.

The Saints stormed back late and got over the line twice in the closing minutes. But the conversions didn't go over and Fallbrook held on 14-13.

"We just held on," said Arteaga.

Captain Thomas McSheehy scored the first try for Fallbrook and was a key leader for his side on the night. Santiago Lopez poached ball constantly, while Alan Leon scored what proved to be the game-winner.

"It’s a big deal for us," said Arteaga. "We haven't been to the championship since I was a player; it's going to be a fun game."

Also winning over the weekend was Mira Costa, which won a close one over Servite 23-19, and Warren, which logged their first victory of the season.

Fallbrook players Cathedral Feb 24 for the SCIRF title.

SCIRF	W	L	T	PF	PA	PD	BT	BL	Total
Cathedral Catholic	7	0	0	305	77	228	7	0	35
Fallbrook	7	1	0	298	74	224	6	0	34
St. Augustine	5	2	0	316	116	200	5	1	26
Servite	4	3	0	147	236	-89	2	1	19
Mira Costa	3	4	0	121	202	-81	1	1	14
John Bosco	2	5	0	105	172	-67	2	1	11
La Costa Canyon	2	5	0	81	180	-99	2	1	11
Mission Bay	1	6	0	95	273	-178	2	1	7
Warren	1	6	0	145	308	-163	2	0	6

Fallbrook Edges St. Augustine to Earn Spot in SCIRF Final

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