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Edison quarterback Braeden Boyles tries to get away from Huntington Beach tackle Joshua Toafa in a Sunset League football game at Huntington Beach High in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 5, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
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Edison wide receiver Ryan Rivituso, right, has the ball knocked out of his hands by Huntington Beach safety Arick Mclawyer in a Sunset League football game at Huntington Beach High in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 5, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
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Huntington Beach quarterback Brandon Cannella is brought down by Edison defensive end Trent Fletcher in a Sunset League football game at Huntington Beach High in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 5, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
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Edison quarterback Braeden Boyles throws under pressure from Huntington Beach defensive end Brandon Bova in a Sunset League football game at Huntington Beach High in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 5, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
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Huntington Beach wide receiver Jeremiah Flanagan canÕt catch the ball in a Sunset League football game against Edison at Huntington Beach High in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 5, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
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Huntington Beach tight end Christian Moore, left, celebrates his first quarter touchdown with Jeremiah Flanagan against Edison in a Sunset League football game at Huntington Beach High in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 5, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
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Edison wide receiver Isaiah Palmer tries to escape Huntington Beach defensive tackle Michael Mccormick in a Sunset League football game at Huntington Beach High in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 5, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
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Edison wide receiver Isaiah Palmer is brought down after a big gain against Huntington Beach in a Sunset League football game at Huntington Beach High in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 5, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
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An Edison spirit leader dressed in a gold suit runs out with the team at the beginning of a Sunset League football game against Huntington Beach at Huntington Beach High in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 5, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
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Huntington Beach running back James Stevens has a punt get away from him during the last moments of the second quarter in a Sunset League football game against Edison at Huntington Beach High in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 5, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
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Edison band members play a spirited tune during FridayÕs game against Huntington Beach in a Sunset League football game at Huntington Beach High in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 5, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
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Edison quarterback Braeden Boyles cranks back to throw a pass against Huntington Beach in a Sunset League football game at Huntington Beach High in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 5, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
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Huntington Beach tight end Christian Moore, left, pulls away from Edison line backer Cameron Eden in a Sunset League football game at Huntington Beach High in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 5, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
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An Edison flag girl spins around during a musical number before Friday nights game against Huntington Beach in a Sunset League football game at Huntington Beach High in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 5, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
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Edison runningback Mike Walters breaks away for a gain against Huntington Beach in a Sunset League football game at Huntington Beach High in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 5, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
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HUNTINGTON BEACH – Since Huntington Beach’s move to the Sunset league in 2010, Edison has had its way with the Oilers – to the tune of an 8-1 record. Huntington’s lone victory came in the 2013 semifinals on the way to its only CIF-SS championship.
The Chargers’ regular season dominance continued Friday night as Edison used a stout defense and rushed for 243 yards en route to a 20-14 Sunset league win over Huntington Beach.
Edison running back Kobe Lopez led the charge. The senior ran for 178 yards on 25 carries.
“He carried the load for us tonight,” Edison coach Jeff Grady said. “He wanted the ball tonight. … His performance is a testament to what we did up front, the offensive line was moving people.”
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The Chargers defense was no slouch as it held Huntington to 20 total rushing yards on the night.
“Our defense played tough,” Grady said. “We made a few mistakes, but we were fortunate to win the football game. … Hats off to Huntington, they made a lot of plays on defense as well.”
The Edison faithful didn’t have much to cheer for early on as the Chargers’ first three drives ended in punts.
Huntington Beach, ranked No. 20 in Orange County, took advantage of a short field on its opening possession and scored on a 9-yard touchdown pass from Brandon Cannella to Christian Moore. A 2-point conversion gave the Oilers an 8-0 lead.
A fumble recovery on a punt early in the second quarter by Edison’s Mateo Liau led to a 6-yard Mike Walters touchdown run. A failed extra point made it 8-6.
After an Oilers three-and-out, Walters scored his second touchdown of the night on a fourth-and-2 play. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound running back lined up in the wildcat and rumbled 41 yards up the middle to put Edison up 13-8 with 6:52 left in the half.
“We lined up in the wildcat and I faked the ball to Isaiah (Palmer),” Walters said. “I saw a huge hole so I cut back and took it.”
Edison (3-4, 1-1), ranked No. 14 in Orange County, started the second half with three consecutive turnovers. Interceptions by Huntington’s James Stevens and Jeremiah Flanagan ended Chargers drives.
Flanagan’s interception halfway through the third quarter led to his own 35-yard TD catch from Cannella. The score gave the Oilers a 14-13 lead.
Edison looked to regain control with 1:54 left in the third quarter, as it drove to the Oilers 1-yard line. On the fourth-and-goal play, the Oilers defense stood firm and forced Walters to lose a yard and end the threat.
Huntington Beach then failed to move the ball on its ensuing possession, and two penalties and a sack led to a punt. A bad snap recovered by Walters on the Oilers 18 re-energized the Edison sideline.
Four plays later, Palmer took a sweep to the left and scored from 6 yards out, giving Edison the lead for good at 20-14.
Cannella finished 10 of 22 for 167 yards and two TDs, and Isaac Bryant added four catches for 73 yards for the Oilers.
“We gotta stay focused and stop committing penalties,” Lopez said of his team moving forward. “We have to keep grinding.”