Chino Hills thought QB had broken arm

X-rays were negative on Chino Hills High School quarterback Ryan Verdugo's non throwing arm after he took a helmet to the elbow in Friday night's 22-6 loss to Colony. The second-year starter left the game with about seven minutes remaining.

"We thought he broke his arm," Chino Hills coach Derek Bub said. "But it looks like he'll be able to go Friday."

That wasn't Chino Hills' only potentially devastating injury Friday. All-CIF junior safety Ifo Ekpre-Olomu missed the majority of the last three quarters after taking a helmet to the knee. His prognosis wasn't as rosy as Verdugo's.

"We have no idea if he'll be able to go (on Friday)," Bub said. "He has suited up but isn't participating in practice much. He'll probably play on a limited basis Friday."

After losing his starting center, Brandon Michalek, to a torn ACL three plays into the second game of the season, Bub was relieved both his QB and perhaps best player won't miss extended time.

"No matter if they can play this week, it was good news on both because they can play when league starts," Bub said. "We've just been hit hard by the injury bug. It's been one of those years."