News Summary
This week in California high school football, St. John Bosco maintains its unbeaten streak, overpowering San Mateo Serra. In a stunning turn, Corona Centennial upsets Mater Dei in a dramatic 43-36 clash, while other teams like Mission Viejo and Santa Margarita also secure impressive victories. Sierra Canyon showcases its dominance with a 49-7 win, and De La Salle continues to impress defensively. As the competition intensifies, rankings will add excitement to the high school football landscape.
California high school football continued to deliver thrilling action this week, showcasing impressive performances and shocking results across various matchups. St. John Bosco remained unbeaten, dominating San Mateo Serra 42-0, while Corona Centennial upset Mater Dei in a dramatic 43-36 victory.
St. John Bosco’s sophomore quarterback Koa Malau’ulu led the charge against San Mateo Serra, throwing for 205 yards and completing 12 of 15 passes, along with scoring three touchdowns (two passing and one rushing). The team will next face St. Louis from Honolulu, looking to extend its winning streak.
In another remarkable comeback, Mission Viejo rallied from behind to defeat San Diego Lincoln 34-24, scoring 17 consecutive points in the fourth quarter. They are set to play McCallie from Tennessee in their next game.
Santa Margarita secured a decisive victory against Oaks Christian with a score of 44-14. Duce Smith was a standout performer, rushing for 122 yards and scoring three touchdowns. This win places Santa Margarita on a three-game winning streak, marking a strong resurgence for the team.
The game between Corona Centennial and Mater Dei was one for the ages, featuring a series of scoring runs. Centennial started strong with a 28-0 run in the first quarter but faced a resurgence from Mater Dei, which achieved a 29-0 run in the third quarter. Ultimately, Mater Dei struggled with six turnovers and 12 penalties, which greatly affected their chances. Key contributions for Corona Centennial came from sophomore tailback Malaki Davis, who scored three touchdowns, and Jaden Walk-Green, who made two interceptions, including a pick-6.
Sierra Canyon continued its impressive form by defeating Downey 49-7, maintaining a remarkable scoring margin of 177-7 over their first four games this season. Meanwhile, De La Salle showcased its defensive strength, defeating Saint Francis 40-0 and not allowing a score yet this season. Jaden Jefferson from De La Salle had an impressive performance, rushing for 129 yards.
In a thrilling turn of events, Basha from Chandler, Arizona, overcame a 24-0 halftime deficit to edge Orange Lutheran 30-24. Los Alamitos decisively won against St. Paul with a final score of 48-14. Servite also managed to secure a victory, overcoming Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks 29-23 after initially trailing 13-0.
Mission Valle faced its first loss of the season against Sierra Canyon but remains in contention for the season. Folsom rebounded from a prior defeat, scoring a 49-7 victory over Sacred Heart Cathedral. Riordan clinched a close game against Pittsburg, winning 42-35. Orange Lutheran showed resilience against Gardena Serra, finishing with a strong second half to win 35-14. Beaumont triumphed over Chaminade, 27-14, while Murrieta Valley posted a decisive 56-6 victory over Murrieta Mesa.
This week, 15 of the Top 25 teams played and secured victories, while six faced losses. Rankings will be released weekly every Monday or Tuesday throughout the season, adding further excitement to the high school football landscape in California.
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Additional Resources
- SI: California High School Football Top 25 Rankings
- Redding: California High School Football Predictions
- MaxPreps: Northern California High School Football Rankings
- USA Today: How to Watch Sierra Canyon vs. Orange Lutheran
- On3: California High School Football Top 25 Rankings
- Wikipedia: California High School Football
- Google Search: California High School Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- Google News: California High School Football
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