Heritage blows game open in fourth quarter to beat REV

Ika Tuatala picks up yardage for Heritage during the Patriots' game against Redlands East Valley.

Photos by Amber Garcia

Heritage High School scored four touchdowns in the last eight minutes Friday night to break open a tight game and score a 50-29 victory over Redlands East Valley.

The host Patriots remained unbeaten at 4-0 with the win, which featured three touchdown runs by Sherod White, who finished with 235 yards rushing. James Phillips added 100 yards and a touchdown.

The score was 22-22 early in the fourth quarter when Patriots quarterback Devan Freedland recovered White's fumble in the end zone for a touchdown. Soon after, White scored on a 28-yard run for a touchdown and a a 36-22 lead.

After a Redlands East Valley touchdown, Heritage increased its lead once again on a 75-yard touchdown run by White. The Patriots scored their final touchdown with about a minute left when Phillips ran 25 yards for the score.

Ika Tuatala (40-yard run) and Rashoud Shelton (33-yard pass reception) also scored for Heritage.

Next Friday, the Patriots play Orange Lutheran High at Orange Coast College.

Linebacker Carlos Ruelas takes down a Redlands East Valley ballcarrier during Friday night's game.

Heritage coach Kraig Broach talks strategy with quarterback Devan Freedland during Friday night's game.