Sandoval thrives in bigger role, powers Valencia past Troy

Valencia’s Elijah Oropeza powers his way to a first down past Troy’s Blake Strickland, top, and Matthew Sanchez during the first half of their non-league football game at Valencia High in Placentia, CA on Thursday, September 21, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)Valencia’s Dane Watkins scores a first half touchdown past Troy’s Matthew Ozeki during their non-league football game at Valencia High in Placentia, CA on Thursday, September 21, 2017. (P