De La Salle football runs over Grant Union in 2024 season-opening win (photos)

Quarterback Toa Faavare scores two rushing touchdowns in Spartans' 42-14 rout

De La Salle quarterback Toa Faavae scores one of his two rushing touchdowns Friday night. / Photo by Dennis Lee

Senior quarterback Toa Faavae scored two rushing touchdowns to lead De La Salle to a 42-14 victory over visiting Grant Union on Friday night in the 2024 season opener.

Running back Duece Jones-Drew, the son of former NFL star Maurice, opened the scoring for the Spartans on a 64-yard touchdown run on just the third play of the game. Jones-Drew, who is a sophomore in his first season on the varsity, rushed for 100 yards on nine carries.

Faavae scored on runs of 17 and 9 yards in the second quarter as De La Salle held a commanding 28-0 lead at the half.

Quarterback Luke Alexander threw two touchdowns passes for Grant (1-1).

It was the first regular-season meeting between the two NorCal powers.

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De La Salle head coach Justin Alumbaugh looks on pregame before his team's season opener. / Photo by Dennis Lee

De La Salle players rush onto the field before the kick off against visiting Grant Union. /

Running back Duece Drew-Jones of De La Salle breaks into the open on a 64-yard touchdown run in the opening quarter. / Photo by Dennis Lee

Grant coach Josiah Johnson gives instructions to quarterback Luke Alexander. / Photo by Dennis Lee

Running back Derrick Blanche (right) of De La Salle attempts to elude Grant linebacker Jeremiah Tuiileila. / Photo by Dennis Lee

Quarterback Toa Faavae scores on a 9-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. / Photo by Dennis Lee

Toa Faavae celebrates in the back of the end zone with De La Salle students following his scoring run. / Photo by Dennis Lee

De La Salle defensive back Jaden Jefferson tackles Grant's Truman Broadnax from behind. / Photo by Dennis Lee

Grant quarterback Luke Alexander looks downfield for a receiver. / Photo by Dennis Lee

De La Salle defensive back Ant Dean (right) celebrates scoring on a fumble return in the second quarter. / Photo by Dennis Lee