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Late bomb lifts Trojans to 27-20 win over WarriorsGerakos connects with Rickert on 74-yard TD pass in fourth quarterBy Tim BurtIrvtne World NewsUniversity High quarterback Nick Gerakos threw two touchdown passes in leading the Trojans to a 27-20 nonleague victory over Woodbridge Friday night at Irvine Stadium.Gerakos, who completed 13 of 19 passes for 274 yards, savored the victory following the game, which had plenty of thrills from start to finish.We came here knowing that Woodbridge always puts out good teams, said Gerakos, who also rushed for 52 yards on eight carries.University's Tomas Gomez, left, and Paul Montazer come together to stop Woodbridge's Dan Oermann during Friday's game.It's always great competition. It's a lot of fun, it's the game we look forward to the most.The game's outcome wasn't decided until the final minute.With the score tied, 20-20, Woodbridge (0-3) appeared to be driving for a go-ahead score in the fourth period. But on fourth down, quarterback Tim Kegel, trying to pick up a first down, was stopped shy at the University 26-yard line.On the next play, Gerakos connected with Scott Rickert on a 74-yard touchdown pass with 7:11 left in the game. Rickert, who hauled in four catches for 117 yards, caught the ball around the 50, then out-raced the Woodbridge defenders to put the Trojans ahead, 27-20.At the half, we saw a weakness and we changed his route, Gerakos said. And it just worked out. My receivers have just done an unbelievable job and so haveSee UNIVERSITY / C9
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