Heritage remains unbeaten with easy victory over Corona

Smiling teammates James Phillips (3) and Sherod White (9) provide an escort for linebacker Rutendo Matiringe, who returned an interception 70 yards for a touchdown Friday night.

Photos by Amber Garcia

The Heritage High School football team improved its record to 3-0 Friday night by defeating Corona 56-7 in the Patriots' home opener.

Heritage led 42-0 at halftime and got a lot of reserves into the game in the second half before a celebrating home crowd. Before leaving the game, starting quarterback Devan Freedland passed for 108 yards, including touchdown passes to three different receivers.

After Sherod White opened the scoring with a 1-yard run early in the game, Freedland passed 9 yards to Rashoud Shelton for another score. The Patriots made it 21-0 on a 16-yard touchdown pass from Freeland to James Phillips before the first quarter was over.

In the second period, linebacker Rutendo Matiringe returned an interception 70 yards for a touchdown and the rout was on. Jesse Estrada later ran 30 yards for a touchdown and Freedland passed 11 yards to Rickie Johnson for a 42-0 halftime lead.

Brandon Marshall rushed for 98 yards to lead Heritage rushers. Next Friday, the Patriots are at home again against Redlands East Valley.

Sherod White protects the football as he runs through a hole in the Corona defense.

Brandon Marshall charges through a crowd of Corona players to gain yardage Friday night.

Patriots quarterback Devan Freedland sprints in open territory while looking for a receiver.

James Phillips was one of several Patriot running backs to pick up yardage Friday night.