News Summary
The high school football preseason in Southern California begins this Saturday, featuring several seven-on-seven passing tournaments. Mission Viejo will host a notable event with powerhouse Mater Dei, while teams like Schurr and La Sierra are stepping in for others. Key matchups featuring quarterbacks and defenses will highlight the excitement, as teams prepare for the upcoming season which starts on August 22. Coaches and players are focused on dynamic roster changes to address postseason challenges.
Mission Viejo – The high school football preseason gets underway this Saturday in Southern California, with several seven-on-seven passing tournaments scheduled throughout the region. These competitions will provide fans with an exciting glimpse of the upcoming season and showcase the talents of young athletes.
Mission Viejo is poised to host one of the notable tournaments, featuring powerhouse Mater Dei among the competitors. This tournament will be particularly significant as Mater Dei will enter a mandatory two-week dead period immediately following the event, limiting opportunities for players to practice and compete.
A key matchup to watch during the tournament is between Mission Viejo’s quarterback Luke Fahey and the strong defensive backs from Mater Dei. Fahey will need to perform at his best against a defensively skilled opponent, setting the stage for a competitive encounter.
In another development, Santa Margarita has opted out of the Mission Viejo tournament, and Schurr, recent winners of another passing tournament, will take their place. This change reflects the dynamic nature of scheduling in high school football, where team strategies and logistics often evolve rapidly.
A separate eight-team passing tournament will take place at St. John Bosco, featuring teams such as the Braves, Servite, and Gardena Serra. With multiple events occurring concurrently, fans will have a wealth of football action to look forward to this weekend.
Further diversifying the weekend’s competitions, La Sierra has replaced Salinas in a tournament taking place in Riverside. In addition, passing tournaments will also be held in Simi Valley, Redondo Union, and Baldwin Park, making Saturday a busy day on the Southern California high school football calendar.
The next major day for passing tournaments will come on July 12, highlighted by the Huntington Beach Edison’s Battle at the Beach, with events scheduled at Ocean View and Huntington Beach. This will continue to build momentum as teams prepare for the impending football season.
Storylines within the various tournaments include a continuing quarterback competition at Mater Dei, with two players already committed to colleges vying for the starting position. At Mission Viejo, the team is in search of a new cornerback to complement Jeron Jones, following the graduation of Dijon Lee Jr.
Other teams are also addressing roster changes. La Habra is focusing on developing new wide receiver options, anchored by returning quarterback DJ Mitchell. Crean Lutheran faces the challenge of playing without quarterback Caden Jones, who is currently engaged in basketball commitments. Meanwhile, San Clemente is working to fill gaps left by graduated quarterbacks, utilizing a rotating strategy between Luke Hardy and Eiler King.
In a notable return, Corona del Mar’s senior quarterback Brady Annett is back following shoulder surgery, aiming to reestablish connections with key receivers as the team gears up for the new season.
Mission Viejo’s head coach Chad Johnson is set to embark on a challenging season, with a schedule that includes an overwhelming majority of away games. The team’s upcoming season is slated to commence on August 22 against Santa Margarita Catholic, with a total of ten games on the calendar, promising a rigorous and competitive atmosphere as they head into the high school football season.
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Additional Resources
- Los Angeles Times: Mission Viejo vs. Mater Dei Passing Tournament
- Google Search: High School Football
- Orange County Register: Top Storylines for Passing Tournaments
- Wikipedia: California High School Football
- On3: Mission Viejo Football Road Games
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- OC Sports Zone: Football Score Updates
- Google News: Mission Viejo Football
- Sports Illustrated: Mission Viejo vs. Corona Centennial
- Google Scholar: High School Football California
- Los Angeles Times: Mission Viejo Playoff Game Recap
- MaxPreps: Mission Viejo vs. Santa Margarita
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