Reuben DroughnsAnaheim, JuniorFootball/Running backDroughns, who rushed for...

Reuben Droughns

Anaheim, Junior

Football/Running back

Droughns, who rushed for 2,039 yards last season, is showing no signs of slowing down. Friday, he rushed for 278 yards and three touchdowns and led the Colonists to a 20-7 upset of then-No. 3 Irvine. It was the type of performance that doesn’t usually happen against Irvine, which has won three consecutive section titles. “Nothing comes easily against a team like that,” Anaheim Coach Allen Carter said. “And I think they were kind of waiting for him. He deserved every yard he got.” Because Droughns slightly sprained his ankle in the last minute of the game, Carter said he will be held out of practice early this week, but Droughns is expected to play Friday against Cypress.

Cross-country

Mike Balderas: Garden Grove, senior. Won the Division I race of the Sonora Invitational in 15 minutes 18 seconds, leading the Argonauts to the team title.

Football

Jerome Owens: Brea-Olinda, junior. Rushed for 193 yards and three touchdowns in 29 carries in a 28-7 victory over Troy.

Water polo

Doug Jetton: Corona del Mar, senior. Had 12 saves in a 10-9 victory over Long Beach Wilson in South Coast tournament title game.

Bret Trezise: Saddleback, senior. Scored nine goals, including the game-winner with 10 seconds left in a 12-11 victory over Estancia.