News Summary
In a thrilling weekend of high school football, Mater Dei, St. John Bosco, and Sierra Canyon triumphed with significant wins, affecting California’s ranking. Mater Dei edged Bishop Gorman with a dramatic finish, while St. John Bosco showcased dominance over St. Louis. Sierra Canyon remained undefeated, defeating Orange Lutheran decisively. Additionally, Centennial continued to impress, and Mission Viejo faced their first defeat. These results highlight the competitive landscape of California high school football as the season progresses.
Santa Ana, CA – In a thrilling weekend of high school football, Mater Dei, St. John Bosco, and Sierra Canyon shined with impressive victories, significantly impacting California’s rankings as the season progresses.
Mater Dei narrowly defeated Nevada’s Bishop Gorman with a final score of 27-24. The game reached a climactic finish after Mater Dei’s Chris Henry Jr., who is committed to Ohio State, caught the game-winning touchdown pass from quarterback Ryan Hopkins with just six minutes left in the fourth quarter. Bishop Gorman attempted to tie the game with a 43-yard field goal from Hudson Borsari, but the kick was unsuccessful, missing wide left. Additionally, Mater Dei tight end Mark Bowman contributed significantly by scoring two touchdowns during the match. Mater Dei’s upcoming challenge is against Orange Lutheran on October 3.
St. John Bosco secured their fifth consecutive victory with a commanding 49-20 win over St. Louis from Hawaii. Quarterback Koa Malau’ulu led the team with 183 passing yards and four touchdown passes, showcasing a remarkable completion rate of 91%. St. John Bosco will face JSerra Catholic on October 3 as they aim to continue their winning streak.
Sierra Canyon extended its successful run to a perfect 5-0 record, dominating Orange Lutheran 41-9. The Trailblazers’ defense was particularly fierce, registering 12 tackles for losses, including seven sacks. Quarterback Laird Finkel threw for 273 passing yards and contributed two touchdowns, while Jaxsen Stokes rushed for 48 yards and three touchdowns. Sierra Canyon’s next match is scheduled against Junipero Serra (Gardena) on October 3.
Meanwhile, Centennial continued its impressive form, following an earlier upset over Mater Dei with a decisive 42-14 win against Rancho Cucamonga. Centennial has scored over 40 points in four consecutive games and will strive for their fifth win against Roosevelt on October 2.
In contrast, Mission Viejo faced their first defeat of the season, falling 25-14 to McCallie School from Tennessee. Trailing by 10 points at halftime, Mission Viejo could not recover despite two rushing touchdowns from Davonte Curtis. They are looking to rebound against Chaparral on September 26.
Santa Margarita Catholic scored convincingly, defeating Oaks Christian 44-14 and securing four victories in five games. They will look to maintain their momentum against Bishop Gorman on September 27.
Other noteworthy games include Folsom’s solid performance against Rocklin, winning 34-21. The competition in California high school football remains fierce, as schools like St. John Bosco, Sierra Canyon, and Mater Dei are positioned at the top of the latest rankings as of September 21.
As the season progresses, the Rivals High School Scoreboard continues to provide live updates and scores, keeping fans engaged and informed on all California high school football activities.
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Additional Resources
- SI: California High School Football Rankings
- Google Search: High School Football California Rankings
- LA Times: Prep Rally Newsletter
- Encyclopedia Britannica: California High School Football
- MaxPreps: Top 25 High School Football Scores
- Google News: California High School Football Results
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