Goal-line stand helps Heritage hold off REV, 15-7

Heritage running back Ikaika Tautala picks up yardage for Heritage High. Tautala scored two touchdowns in the Patriots' win.

Story and Photos by Amber Garcia

Ikaia Tautala ran for two touchdowns and the Heritage defense stopped a potential game-tying drive near the end of the game as the Patriots defeated Redlands East Valley Friday night, 15-7.

Tautala scored on a 10-yard run in the second quarter and a 3-yard run in the third quarter but conversion attempts failed both times. When REV's Gabriel Clark scored on a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter and the PAT kick was added, the host Wildcats trailed by only a 12-7 score.

A 19-yard field goal by Javier Luna gave Heritage a 15-7 lead, however. Then, with 1:10 remaining and REV on the Heritage 4-yard line, the Patriots defense combined for a sack and the lead was preserved.

Sherod White ran for 63 yards for Heritage (4-0) and quarterback Devan Freedland passed for 144 yards. Next week, the Patriots play at Corona.

Sherod White attacks the Redlands East Valley defense to pick up yardage Friday night.

Heritage's Cameron Dawson (4) takes down a Redlands East Valley ballcarrier.