Griffs, Vaqueros get key gridiron wins

 

Los Alamitos tied up complete possession of the Sunset League title with a win Thursday night, and Rancho Alamitos locked up third place in the Garden Grove League and a playoff spot with a victory as well.

The Griffins (7-3 overall and 5-0 in league play) defeated Fountain Valley (6-4, 2-3) 41-6. The Barons stayed close early, trailing only by 14-0 at the half. FV will finish fourth in the league but may still win a CIF-SS postseason bid.

Rancho Alamitos outlasted a game Santiago team 28-21 to sew up its own playoff berth. The Vaqs are 6-4 overall and 3-2 in league. Santiago fell to 5-5 and 2-3.

In boys’ water polo CIF second round action on Thursday, Pacifica bested La Sierra 13-1 in Division 6 play. In Division 5, Ocean View lost 20-11 to Temescal Canyon.

In girls’ volleyball CIF action, Orangewood lost 3-0 to Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Division 9 opener.