FULLERTON — The Troy football team used a 22-point fourth-quarter to rally past a tough El Modena squad, 35-21, on Friday night at Fullerton High.

After the Vanguards were unsuccessful in extending their lead to a two-score game early in the fourth quarter, the Warriors were able to seize the moment.

Troy (1-0) tied the game 21-21 after a rushing TD by quarterback Andrew Acuna and a 2-point conversion by Noah Tapia and then took a 28-21 lead after a pick-6 by Noah Torosian on the next play from scrimmage.

Warriors running back Ethan Mundt ran for 143 yards and a touchdown while his teammate and best friend Charlie Rippon added a late TD run of his own to seal the victory.

Troy coach Michael Echaves was impressed by his team’s resiliency.

“For our guys to come out and compete the way t

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