IRVINE — Faced with a potential three-way tie for third place in the Iota League if it lost, Irvine struck early – and quickly – against Sonora.

The Vaqueros did their part to prevent the playoffs from becoming complicated by scoring a 42-15 victory over visiting Sonora on Friday behind the play of two-way standout Sina Saferzadeh.

“I was bummed that we couldn’t win the league title, but honestly, it’s OK because all that matters now is getting that CIF title and I think we’re in a great spot,” said Saferzadeh, who completed 8 of 10 passes for 166 yards and three touchdowns in the first half, and rushed seven times for 105 yards and a score.

As a defender, Saferzadeh intercepted a pass on the third play of the game. Three plays later as a quarterback, Saferzadeh passed to Smith Spivey,

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