Capistrano Valley easily passes first playoff test

MISSION VIEJO – Capistrano Valley’s defense faced a unique challenge in trying to slow down Carter of Rialto’s triple-option offense in the first round of the Division 4 playoffs.The top-seeded Cougars passed with flying colors.
Zach Ritner and Juan Carlos Saldivar led a charge as the Cougars consistently put pressure on Carter behind the line of scrimmage and the offense got going after a slow start for Capistrano Valley in a 35-6 win at Capistrano Valley High.
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