San Clemente opened its 2026 football season Thursday with a 23-8 win over Kapa’a on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
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Tritons junior quarterback Preston Beck threw a touchdown pass and ran for a touchdown. Senior receiver Jaxson Rex caught the touchdown pass.
Senior safety Cade Hogan had an interception in the third quarter.
San Clemente is the first Orange County team to play a varsity football game this season.
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San Juan Hills plays its season opener Friday, Aug. 14, in Hawaii. Edison plays its season opener Saturday, Aug. 15, in Hawaii.
The Tritons’ next game is at home against Tustin on Aug. 21. San Clemente is No. 7 in the Orange County preseason Top 25 and Tustin is No. 8.
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