Tustin and Canyon nearly brawl after game

Tustin and Canyon nearly came to blows Friday night.

In their third meeting this season, the Tillers finally defeated the Comanches 54-48, but the game almost had an ugly conclusion.

Both benches exchanged words as players and coaches had to be separated. Canyon head coach Nate Harrison believed that the Tustin time keeper mishandled the game clock to favor Tustin. He let his frustration be heard after the game, as words were exchanged on both sides.

It's unclear who or which side started the argument, but thankfully intermediaries stepped in and separated both teams.

Overshadowed in all of this was the great play of Matt Glover who scored 29 points (including five 3-point shots), grabbed ten rebounds, and dished five assists.

Tustin's defense was outstanding, limiting Canyon to only seven points in the third quarter, and holding star player Chris Anderson to only nine points, after torching Tustin for 39 points in their previous two meetings.

Click below to view video of the incident, along with interviews and game highlights:

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Also, Laguna Hills takes on Irvine in boys soccer, El Toro hosts Trabuco Hills in girls soccer, Foothill goes on the road to face Trabuco Hills in girls water polo, and wrestling highlights of the number one wrestler in the county Wyatt Baker in the Laguna Hills Invitational.

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OCVarsity Week in Review 1/18

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Also, boys and girls soccer including Mission Viejo vs Aliso Niguel, Dana Hills vs Capo Valley, and wrestling highlights from five counties.

Mater Dei dominates as McKnight ties all-time record

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Lane Kiffin is not the safe choice for USC

Phew, that was one sweaty press conference. Heritage Hall was packed to the brink with reporters, photographers, and alumni (including Keyshawn Johnson) who were anxious to get a look at the new USC head football coach Lane Kiffin.

Yeah, that Lane Kiffin. The same Lane Kiffin who has a career losing record. The same Lane Kiffin who barely got out alive after facing his now ex-players at Tennessee. The same Lane Kiffin who nearly tore down the entire Raiders organization.

Yeah, that Lane Kiffin got another job. What human being on the planet has accomplished more by doing less?

Lane Kiffin, that's who! Let's take a look at what carnage he has left behind shall we?

• Three of his Tennessee players were arrested for armed robbery.
• He has committed six NCAA secondary infractions including a scandal revolving hostesses, a twitter violation, fake news conferences for prospects, and calling out one of the best coaches today in Urban Meyer.
• Four head coaches in the SEC have demanded apologies from him.
• His biggest win was a loss to the eventual BCS champ Alabama (Final Score: 12-10)

As far as this press conference was concerned...hey at least he didn't call out anybody this time. I mean what was he gonna do? He's already 0-1 against UCLA.

"Our number one thing is we're going to run a extremely clean dedicated program," said Lane Kiffin.

Who is this guy kidding? That doesn't win at USC! Mike Garrett is rolling over in his grave.

To be serious though, the NCAA is bringing the hammer down on USC within the next couple of months, and hiring the shady Lane Kiffin is doing the Trojans no favors. Garrett hastily hired a guy after more experienced coaches in Mike Riley, Jack Del Rio, and Jeff Fisher turned down the job.

Hey, at least he can recruit right? He'll be recruiting USC right into the NCAA graveyard.

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Also, catch some boys and girls soccer action with Aliso Niguel vs Capo, Woodbridge vs El Toro and finally girls water polo with the thrilling overtime finish between Newport Harbor vs Los Alamitos.

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Pete Carroll announces resignation

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Urban mushing Siberian Huskies

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Colt McCoy receives Bobby Bowden award

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O.C. pairs skaters compete for Olympic spot

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Donut Derelicts show off hot rods

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