FULLERTON — Making the playoffs this season was remarkable enough for the Fullerton football team.

But the resurgent Indians, who were winless last season, aren’t done yet after defeating La Quinta of La Quinta, 38-21, in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 8 playoffs Thursday at Fullerton High School.

Fullerton’s Hudson Haiduc (14) powers his way through La Quinta defenders during a game between La Quinta and Fullerton in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 8 football playoffs at Fullerton High on Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

Fullerton’s Caden Wise (21) turns the corner for extra yardage during a game between La Quinta and Fullerton in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 8 football playoffs at Fullerton High on Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by Mi

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