HS FOOT: Poly's Ervin breaks out

After rushing for 2,297 yards and 37 touchdowns last year, Poly's Kevin Ervin has started slowly because of a neck injury, but he finally had that breakout performance Friday with 369 yards and three touchdowns, including a 92-yarder and a 93-yarder, in a 68-21 win over Verdugo Hills.

"He was nothing short of amazing. He was begging for the ball," Poly coach Scott Faer said.

The performance marked the first time Ervin has surpassed 200 yards this season. He still holds the City Section record for Valley area players with 409 yards against Granada Hills last year. In eight games, Ervin has 1,356 yards, an average of 169.5 per game compared to 191 last season.