Costa Mesa High quarterback Ben Swanson throws the ball during the first half against Katella in a nonleague game at Jim Scott Stadium on Thursday. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
Costa Mesa High’s Elijah Collado (18) defends against Katella’s James Faitasia during the first half in a nonleague game at Jim Scott Stadium on Thursday. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
Costa Mesa High’s Josh Snipes, right, reacts after he intercepted the ball during the first half against Katella in a nonleague game at Jim Scott Stadium on Thursday. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
Costa Mesa High’s Cameron Curet (3) is congratulated by quarterback Ben Swanson, right, after they connected on a touchdown pass during the first half against Katella in a nonleague game at Jim Scott Stadium on Thursday. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
Costa Mesa High’s Jonathan Brucales carries the ball for a big gain during the first half against Katella in a nonleague game at Jim Scott Stadium on Thursday. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
Costa Mesa High’s Cameron Curet, right, holds on for a tackle on Katella’s Damian Durango during the first half in a nonleague game at Jim Scott Stadium on Thursday. Durango was penalized for an illegal use of hands. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
