News Summary
Southern California’s high school football commenced its Week 1 with exciting nonleague matchups. Teams like Mater Dei and St. John Bosco showcased their prowess, with Mater Dei narrowly defeating Aquinas while St. John Bosco achieved a resounding victory over Manatee. Other notable performances came from Orange Lutheran and Sierra Canyon. As the second week approaches, top teams will face new challenges, with enticing matchups scheduled. Fans can expect an engaging season as high school football continues to unfold.
Los Angeles, California – High School Football Week 1 Scores and Upcoming Games
High school football kicked off Week 1 in Southern California, showcasing exciting nonleague matchups across various sections on Friday night. Several teams made their mark with impressive wins, setting the stage for a competitive season ahead.
In notable results from Week 1, Mater Dei triumphed over Fort Lauderdale’s Aquinas with a close score of 26-23. St. John Bosco dominated Bradenton’s Manatee, finishing with an impressive 31-0 victory. Other teams such as Orange Lutheran and Sierra Canyon also showcased their skills, with Orange Lutheran defeating Miami Northwestern 17-13 and Sierra Canyon overpowering JSerra with a 35-0 victory. Meanwhile, Corona Centennial earned a strong win against Servite, finishing the game at 42-14.
As Week 2 approaches, several top teams will face new challengers. Mater Dei will host Bishop Montgomery, St. John Bosco will go against El Paso’s Eastwood, and Orange Lutheran is set to play against Rancho Cucamonga on Friday. Additionally, Corona Centennial will travel to Santa Margarita on Thursday for another highlighted matchup.
CITY SECTION Nonleague Games
This week’s City Section nonleague games featured a wide array of matchups. Some key games included:
- Arleta at Cleveland
- Bell at Marquez (7:30 p.m.)
- Dorsey at Carson (7:30 p.m.)
- Gardena at South East (4 p.m.)
- Lincoln at Legacy
- Santee at Rivera
- Washington at Westchester (7:30 p.m.)
SOUTHERN SECTION Nonleague Games
In the Southern Section, schools had their own competitive pairings, including:
- Artesia at Maranatha
- Charter Oak vs. Upland at SoFi Stadium (5 p.m.)
- Citrus Hill at Miller (7:30 p.m.)
- Norwalk at Santa Fe
- Valencia facing off against Serrano (7:30 p.m.)
- Troy at La Mirada
INTERSECTIONAL Games
Intersectional games added further excitement, featuring matchups such as:
- Bakersfield at Garfield
- Culver City at King-Drew
- Lawndale at LA Roosevelt
8-MAN CITY and SOUTHERN SECTION Games
The 8-man leagues also saw action, with a notable City game between New Designs University Park at Sherman Oaks CES, while the Southern Section 8-man area illustrated a canceled game between Calvary Baptist and Victor Valley Christian.
As the season progresses, players and teams will look to build on their initial performances while vying for top scores and rankings in the competitive Southern California high school football landscape.
With further games scheduled, fans can look forward to more thrilling moments in the coming weeks, featuring talented athletes showcasing their skills on the field.
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Additional Resources
- LA Times: Top 25 High School Football Rankings Week 1
- LA Times: High School Football Scores Southland Friday
- LA Times: High School Football Scores Southland Saturday
- LA Times: How the Top 25 Southland High School Football Teams Fared
- LA Times: Preseason Top 25 High School Football Rankings
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- Google Search: High School Football California
- Google Scholar: High School Football California
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
- Google News: High School Football California
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