Football roundup: Capistrano Valley, Yorba Linda, Sonora open CIF-SS playoffs with exciting wins

The sixth-seeded Cougars (8-3), who played host to their first postseason game since 2018, scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to rally from a 27-20 deficit against the Vikings (8-3).

Capistrano Valley advanced to face Culver City, which beat Ayala 38-28, in the quarterfinals next week. Culver City will be the host team.

High school football playoffs: Capo players among stat leaders and top performers in the first round

Senior Dylan Fingersh booted a 42-yard field goal as time expired to lift Capistrano Valley’s football team past Downey 37-34 in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs Friday.

Capistrano Valley football improves to 7-0 with win over Aliso Niguel

Capistrano Valley scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to pull away from Aliso Niguel in a 42-19 nonleague football win Friday at Aliso Niguel High.

The Cougars are 7-0 for the first time since 2017, a season in which the team went 10-0 in the regular season.

“It feels awesome,” Capistrano Valley coach Sean Curtis said. “This is a fun team with a lot of good kids and parents. I’m trying to slow down and enjoy the moment.”

Huntley’s recap: The highs, lows (Acosta runs for 181 yds & 4 TDs)

Tommy Acosta, Capistrano Valley: Acosta ran for 181 with four touchdowns in Capo Valley’s 35-18 win over El Toro. The senior quarterback threw for 103 yards with a touchdown pass.

Orange County football Top 25: Capo moves up one spot to #20

OCVarsity football: Jackson Sievers gets an MVP Swag Chains for Week 2

Jackson Sievers, Capistrano Valley: Sievers led Capo Valley’s defense with 13 tackles and three sacks in a 38-14 win over Huntington Beach. The linebacker also committed to UC Davis last week.

Orange County football Top 25: Capo Moves Up tied for 21st

Capistrano Valley football too strong for Huntington Beach

Dual-threat quarterback Tommy Acosta got Capistrano Valley’s football team all the points it needed in the first half and linebacker Jackson Sievers led a defensive surge in the second half in the Cougars’ 38-14 non-league victory over Huntington Beach on Friday at Capistrano Valley High School.

Albano’s Orange County football rankings, Aug. 28 (Capo Drops 1 Spot?)

Orange County football Top 25: Corona del Mar, Servite, Tustin move up while Capo stays put

About the poll: There are three voters in the weekly poll. Points are awarded for each spot in the poll, starting with 25 points for a No. 1 ranking.

Albano’s preseason Orange County football rankings (Capo #22)

Check out the Albano’s Orange County preseason Top 25 list. Capo Valley is #22 and looking to rise in the rankings throughout the season.

High school football 2023: Mater Dei on top in the Orange County preseason Top 25 (Capo #24)

Check out the Orange County preseason Top 25 list. Capo Valley is #24 and looking to rise in the rankings throughout the season.

Orange County’s top impact football players for 2023 (Sievers, Walker, Acosta make list)

Orange County high school football will be overflowing with promising players as it returns under the stadium lights this fall. From nationally-ranked Mater Dei to small-school powers such as Laguna Beach, OCVarsity’s annual Hot 150 reflects the county’s abundance of talent. About 30 seniors, for example, have already committed to colleges.

South Coast League preview, top players

What to expect: Offense has been the Cougars’ strength in recent seasons. Defense could be their forte in 2023. They have four returning starters on offense and four returning starters on defense. “We had to outscore everybody the last four years,” said Capistrano Valley fifth-year coach Sean Curtis. “So we’re excited to see what our team will be like this year.”

Orange County football preview: Ranking the top 10 specialists for 2023

Dylan Fingersh, Capistrano Valley, K: The senior attended several college camps over the summer, including one at Cal where he won the field goal competition. He booted eight field goals last season en route to second-team All-County honors.

OC football preview: Ranking the top 10 linebackers for 2023

Jackson Sievers, Capistrano Valley: Sievers (6-2, 215) brings plenty of experience and versatility. Going into his fourth year as starter, he can rush the quarterback, stuff the run or grab an interception.

STADIUM RENOVATION

A VERY IMPORTANT Vote is taking place at the CUSD School Board meeting on October 19th at 7:00 p.m. A Resolution will be presented to guarantee that State matching funds will be used for a new CVHS Stadium. Please consider attending this important Board meeting. Wear your Black and Gold colors, and show our Trustees that our community supports this project.

OCTOBER 17, 2022: Defense dominates for Tesoro in football victory over Capistrano Valley

Tesoro put forth a dominant defensive performance Friday in a 42-10 win over Capistrano Valley in a South Coast League game at Capistrano Valley High.

OCTOBER 10, 2022: Capistrano Valley Cage chosen the OCVarsity Football Student Section of the Week, Oct. 10

Going with a “pink out” theme, the Cage had one of their largest crowds of the season, and they got louder and crazier each time the Cougars added another TD. The Cougars scored 38 unanswered points to beat the Wolverines and end a three-game losing streak.

OCTOBER 8, 2022: Capistrano Valley football overcomes awful start to beat Aliso Niguel

After two turnovers turned into two quick scores for Aliso Niguel’s football team Friday, it looked like it was going to be the Wolverines’ night. But Capistrano Valley held its composure and regrouped to score 38 unanswered points for a 38-22 victory over Aliso Niguel in a nonleague game at Capistrano Valley High.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022: Capistrano Valley Rallies in the 4th Quarter But Comes Up Short

Capistrano Valley quarterback Trey Kukuk threw for 347 yards and four touchdowns. Hunter Napoleon had eight receptions for 193 yards and two touchdowns for the Cougars.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022: El Toro stuns Capistrano Valley

Thomas Frum had over 300 all-purpose yards and six touchdowns Friday to lead El Toro to a 41-38 upset win over No. 14-ranked Capistrano Valley.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022: Defense stars for Newport Harbor football in win over Capistrano Valley

Newport Harbor survived a second-half rally from Capistrano Valley to beat the Cougars 28-25 in a nonleague football game Friday at Capistrano Valley High.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022: Capo Valley moves up one spot to #12 in the OC Top 25

Check out this weeks Top 25 teams in Orange County. Capo Valley moves to #12 in the county with their toughest opponent yet, Newport Harbor this coming week.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022: Capistrano Valley football’s passing attack too much for Santiago

Capistrano Valley quarterback Trey Kukuk spent much of Friday night scrambling away from the constant pressure he faced from Corona Santiago’s defense in a nonleague football game at Capistrano Valley High School.

AUGUST 29, 2022: Capo Valley moves up two spots to #13 in the Orange County Top 25

Notable this week: Los Alamitos remained in the top 5 despite losing to a Florida team ranked No. 19 in the nation; Cypress moved closer to breaking into the top 10; Capistrano Valley and Villa Park also moved up in the top 25 for Week 2 of the football season.

AUGUST 24, 2022: Capistrano Valley football needs boost from defense to get past Sunny Hills

Capistrano Valley football coach Sean Curtis and Cougars quarterback Trey Kukuk gave a chunk of credit to their defense after the Cougars’ 21-7 victory over Sunny Hills in a non-league game Thursday at Buena Park High School.

AUGUST 22, 2022: Cougars Hold Firm at #15 in the County

With the Cougars 45-13 win against Tustin, they stay at #15 in the county. The Cougars next game is against Sunny Hills August 25th.

AUGUST 22, 2022: Fryer on Football: ‘First and 10’ List for the Start of Week 1

Capistrano Valley’s Trey Kukuk passed for 237 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 189 yards and four touchdowns.

AUGUST 20, 2022: Cougars Well Represented in Week 0 Stats Leader List

Kukuk passed for 237 yards and rushed for 193 yards as well, while Napoleon had 118 receiving yards as CAPO wins their opening season game Week 0.

AUGUST 18, 2022: Capistrano Valley and Trey Kukuk sprint past Tustin in football opener

Capistrano Valley and Tustin opened the high school football season Thursday night with several new players vying for the spotlight. An established standout had other ideas. Senior dual-threat quarterback Trey Kukuk rushed for 193 yards and four touchdowns — both career highs — and tossed a score to lead the No. 15-ranked Cougars past the No. 17 Tillers 45-13 at Tustin High.

AUGUST 13, 2022: Fryer: The high school football games I’m already excited about

Capistrano Valley at Tustin, Thursday, Aug. 18: Capistrano Valley quarterback Trey Kukuk was so much fun to watch last season. He can sling it and he can run with speed and power. He is going to be better this season, and how much better will be interesting to see.

AUGUST 12, 2022: Capo Valley debuts at #15 in the Orange County Top 25 poll

The Cougars and Coach Sean Curtis, in his third season in charge of Capo Valley football are ranked #15 in the pre-season polls.

AUGUST 10, 2022: South Coast League football preview: What to expect this season

The Cougars and Coach Sean Curtis, in his third season in charge of Capo Valley football, have one of the county’s better returning quarterbacks, Trey Kukuk, who was Sea View League offensive MVP and All-Orange County second team last season.

AUGUST 7, 2022: Dylan Fingersh will be a weapon for the Cougars

Dylan Fingersh of Capistrano Valley was near perfect as a sophomore on field goals, making eight of nine. He’ll be a weapon for the Cougars.

AUGUST 4, 2022: Dylan Fingersh makes list of Top 10 Specialists in Orange County

The accurate junior showed 50-yard range over the summer in training. That’s a significant improvement from last season when he went 8 for 9 on field-goal attempts with a long of 40 yards.

AUGUST 3, 2022: Jackson Sievers makes list of Top 10 Linebackers in the OC

Expect the 6-foot-2, 210-pound junior to continue his rise after posting 139 tackles as a sophomore.

AUGUST 2, 2022: Dane Benedix makes list of Top 10 Wide Receivers in the OC

The senior aims to return from a knee injury early in the 2022 season. If he’s healthy and connecting with QB Trey Kukuk, he’ll catch up fast.

AUGUST 1, 2022: Trey Kukuk makes list of Top 10 QBs in Orange County

The prolific dual-threat senior takes on the South Coast League this fall after producing 4,157 total yards last season.

JULY 27, 2022: Trey Kukuk’s records setting game now officially in the record books

He had the second-highest single game total for a junior in state history and set an Orange County record by passing for 615 yards and six TDs.

JULY 26, 2022: Capo Valley and San Juan Hills swap leagues

A quick look at why Capistrano Valley has been moved into the South Coast League and San Juan Hills is now in the Sea View League.

JULY 11, 2022: Capo Football held their own against elite talent at the Battle at the Beach

Capistrano Valley backup safety Erik Carmona made a sliding interception on the final play to deliver a 16-14 win against Warren in Pool D.