2021 Season – CIF So Cal Regional Championship Game Recap – Newport Harbor vs. Aquinas

01:56 Turning Point of the Game

Sailors led 21-7 with three different receivers scoring

50 yard touchdown and successful runs and deep throws

Momentum shift due to penalties and missed assignments

02:23 Aquinas’ Response

Aquinas capitalized on Sailors’ mistakes

Aquinas scored multiple big plays: deep throws and touchdowns

02:52 Key Player Performances

Jusyis Solis: Aquinas’ freshman running back, 25 carries, 200+ yards, 3 touchdowns

Henry Slater: Sailors’ running back, 14 carries, 36 yards

Aquinas’ control of the line of scrimmage

03:46 Game Strategy and Execution

Aquinas’ talent and physical play

Effective plays by Aquinas: running and throwing the ball

Newport Harbor’s attempts to adjust and defend

04:39 Sailors’ Late Game Effort

Newport Harbor’s comeback attempts in the third and fourth quarter

Key plays: Billy Ridley’s interception, Kashton Henjum touchdown

Comparison to earlier game against Yorba Linda

05:33 Season Highlights and Reflections

Newport Harbor’s historic playoff run

Coach Lofthouse on overcoming adversity

Team’s gritty character and overcoming obstacles throughout the season

06:55 Player Development and Future Prospects

AJ Guitron-Moore: From third string to championship quarterback

Josiah Lamarque: 10 postseason touchdowns

Contributions from senior leadership and underclassmen

Excitement for the future of Newport Harbor football

07:57 Sunset Rewind Team and Coverage

Contributions from Teran Rodriguez and the production team

Sunset Rewind’s success in covering Newport Harbor’s championship season

Future content and offseason coverage plans

Acknowledgments and closing remarks by Alex Crawford and Howard Croom