News Summary
The Southern California high school football scene showcased thrilling matches this week, with St. John Bosco and Sierra Canyon remaining undefeated. St. John Bosco defeated Honolulu St. Louis 49-20, while Sierra Canyon triumphed over Orange Lutheran 41-9. Other teams like Mission Viejo and Corona Centennial faced mixed results, with Mission Viejo losing to McCallie. As teams prepare for their upcoming games, the excitement continues to build in this competitive season.
Los Angeles, CA – The Southern California high school football landscape saw some exciting action this week as several teams continued to showcase their talents. The most notable performances came from St. John Bosco and Sierra Canyon, both maintaining impressive undefeated records of 5-0.
St. John Bosco defeated Honolulu St. Louis with a decisive score of 49-20. They are set to face JSerra in their next matchup on October 3. Sierra Canyon also delivered a powerful performance, triumphing over Orange Lutheran with a score of 41-9. Their next game will be against Gardena Serra, also on October 3.
In contrast, Mission Viejo suffered a setback, losing to Chattanooga (Tenn.) McCallie, 25-14. They will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming game against Chaparral this Friday. Meanwhile, Corona Centennial secured a solid win against Rancho Cucamonga, winning 42-14, and will face Eastvale Roosevelt on October 2.
Mater Dei managed to squeeze out a close victory over Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, finishing 27-24. They are slated to take on Orange Lutheran on October 3. Santa Margarita did not play this week, but their next competition is set against Bishop Gorman on September 27.
Orange Lutheran, after their defeat to Sierra Canyon, will also look to rebound in their game against Mater Dei on October 3. Los Alamitos remains a force in the league with a record of 6-0, following a thrilling victory over El Cajon Granite Hills, 49-42. They are set to challenge Calabasas this Friday.
Vista Murrieta remains undefeated at 4-0 after a 21-14 win over Beaumont, and they will play Oceanside El Camino this Friday. Yorba Linda fell to Tustin, suffering a 21-7 loss, and will next face Villa Park on October 3. Servite did not play this week and will face St. Paul this Friday.
Damien, holding a perfect record of 5-0, prevailed over Salesian with a score of 40-18. Their upcoming game is against Rancho Cucamonga on October 3. Edison continues to perform well, having defeated Fountain Valley, 34-0. They will be competing against La Serna this Friday.
Beaumont, with a record of 4-1, will attempt to recover from their recent loss to Vista Murrieta (21-14) in their next game against Redlands on October 3. San Juan Hills recorded a victory over Mira Costa, finishing with a score of 38-28, and they will face Corona del Mar on October 3.
Gardena Serra, now at 3-2, defeated Oaks Christian with a score of 19-10 and will challenge Sierra Canyon on October 3. Downey improved to 4-1 with a hard-fought win against Inglewood, 21-20, and will take on Mayfair on October 3. Corona del Mar did not play this week, but their next game is against Trabuco Hills on Friday.
JSerra recorded a narrow victory against Leuzinger, winning 39-35, and will face St. John Bosco on October 3. Leuzinger, meanwhile, is looking to rebound against Hawthorne this Friday. Murrieta Valley improved their record to 3-1 following a dominant 49-7 win over Riverside King. Their next game will be against San Clemente on Friday.
Palos Verdes secured a significant win against Wilmington Banning, finishing 52-0, and will play against Culver City on October 3. Crean Lutheran remains undefeated at 5-0, having defeated La Serna 38-14, with their next match scheduled against Foothill on October 4. Mira Costa now holds a 3-1 record after losing to San Juan Hills, 38-28, and will meet Villa Park this Friday.
The Southern California high school football season continues to heat up as teams gear up for their next matches, promising more thrilling contests in the weeks to come.
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- SI: Top 25 California High School Football Rankings
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