Football: Tustin leads Southwest Division final

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Top-seeded Tustin leads third-seeded La Habra 20-14 at halftime of the Southwest Division final at Angel Stadium.

Tustin has already amassed 222 yards rushing in 37 attempts, most of the big yardage courtesy of junior Tyler Siudzinski, who has 122 yards in 11 carries. Diego Mendoza has 60 yards in 14 carries.

The Tillers have yet to attempt a pass, but they may not need to if they continue to run as effectively as they did the first two quarters. Tustin also has almost a 2-to-1 advantage in time of possession.

La Habra has used a more balanced attack. Drake Griffin has rushed for 100 yards in 13 carries and Cody Clements has completed five of eight passes for 58 yards and one touchdown.

This is still anyone’s game and Tustin will get the ball first in the second half.

-- Steve Galluzzo