A week off for the Breakers

Mike Sciacca

The Laguna High football team moved -- more like, was forced --

indoors to conduct practices this week due to the ongoing wildfires

that have ravaged Southern California.

Smokey conditions and ash-filled skies have led to the

cancellation of prep sporting events and football practices

throughout Orange County this week.

Coach Dave Holland said late Wednesday afternoon that even

Thursday’s Pacific Coast League 7 p.m. clash with host Tesoro in Las

Flores was a “game in doubt.”

“We haven’t been allowed to practice all week outdoors and as

right now, we’re uncertain about playing Thursday’s game,” he said.

The Breakers held an indoor walk-through practices Monday and

Wednesday, and took Tuesday off.

“We’re not as prepared as we should be for this game, but if we do

play, we’ll be ready,” Holland said.

Laguna is coming off a 35-0 home loss to two-time defending league

champion Northwood.

Two notables came from the outcome: the shutout ended Laguna’s

streak of 44 games in which the Breakers had scored, and the loss

marked the first time this season that the Breakers’ record (3-4)

dipped under .500.

Laguna next will host University at Guyer Field on Nov. 7.

Season Log

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Laguna Beach (3-4, 0-2)

33 Palos Verdes 13

50 La Quinta 7

28 Bolsa Grande 20

13 Costa Mesa 41

28 Magnolia 36

21 *Corona del Mar 36

0 *Northwood 35

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*Denotes Pacific Coast League game