Northwood running back and linebacker Xayn Ali (44) celebrates with teammate Michael Barbee (18) after scoring on a run of more than 30 yards midway through the second quarter. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone).
Northwood’s football team opened the season with a 24-7 non-league victory over crosstown rival Irvine in the Stephen Barbee’s first game as Timberwolves head coach Friday night at Portola.
Northwood has opted to play its home games at Portola this season, switching from Irvine Stadium.
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Xayn Ali and LJ Ulmer Jr. had rushing touchdowns for the Timberwolves. Elliot Kwon scored on a touchdown pass from Caden Jacobs
Dillon Low had a field goal for Northwood, which led Irvine 14-0 at halftime. The game was scoreless after one quarter.
Seamus Hoffman, a senior running back, led Coach Tom Ricci’s Irvine team offensively and scored the Vaqueros only touchdown on a 95-yard TD run. Irvine used three quarterbacks who all struggled in the game.
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