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Week 6 of Southern California high school football witnessed impressive performances from St. John Bosco and Sierra Canyon, both maintaining unbeaten records. Mater Dei secured a solid win, while teams like Santa Margarita faced tough contests. Upcoming matchups highlight critical games that could impact rankings as the season intensifies. With several marquee matchups scheduled, excitement continues to build among fans and players alike.
Southern California high school football Week 6 saw several teams continue their impressive winning streaks, while others faced difficult losses. As the season progresses, the competition intensifies with critical matchups looming in the upcoming week.
St. John Bosco improved to 6-0 after decisively defeating JSerra with a score of 70-21. The team’s next challenge will be against Orange Lutheran at Orange Coast College on October 10. Sierra Canyon also remains undefeated at 6-0, shutting out Gardena Serra 30-0, and will face Chaminade on the same day. Meanwhile, Corona Centennial enhances its record to 4-1 with a substantial victory over Eastvale Roosevelt, winning 62-20, and is set to compete against Vista Murrieta on October 10.
Mater Dei moved to 5-1 with a solid 25-10 win against Orange Lutheran. Mater Dei will matchup against Santa Margarita on October 10, looking to improve its standings further. In another dominating performance, Mission Viejo beat Long Beach Poly 56-7, bringing its season record to 6-1. They are scheduled to play San Clemente on October 17.
Several teams faced challenges this week. Santa Margarita edged out Servite in a closely contested game, winning 17-7. Santa Margarita will visit Mater Dei next week, with both teams aiming for a critical win. Orange Lutheran, after its defeat against Mater Dei, sits at 3-3 and will look to bounce back against St. John Bosco.
In other results, Vista Murrieta suffered a loss to Chaparral, while Damien faced a narrow defeat against Rancho Cucamonga, ending in a 24-22 score. For the teams with positive outcomes, Downey scored a 33-14 victory over Mayfair and Beaumont recorded a significant win against Redlands with a resounding score of 58-0.
Los Alamitos, still undefeated at 7-0, did not play this week but has a highly anticipated match against Edison at SoFi Stadium on October 16. Oxnard Pacifica maintained its winning form with a narrow victory over Oaks Christian, winning 17-13. They will play St. Bonaventure on October 10.
This week also features several marquee matchups, including Corona del Mar, which triumphed over San Juan Hills 33-10, and will take on Newport Harbor on October 11. Furthermore, Crean Lutheran, holding a 5-0 record, is scheduled to play at Foothill this Saturday and will visit El Dorado on October 10.
As the games ramp up, excitement is building. A total of 436 games are slated across California, with 16 involving statewide top 25 ranked teams. Key matchups include the clash of No. 4 Mater Dei against No. 11 Orange Lutheran and No. 14 Servite facing No. 6 Santa Margarita. The San Diego Section’s Game of the Week is highlighted by Torrey Pines vs. Carlsbad at 7:15 PM.
The California Top 25 Power football rankings also reflect a change, with Mission Viejo and Santa Margarita swapping places, now sitting at No. 6 and 7, respectively. With the season entering a critical phase, teams will continue to strategize during their next matches, hoping for breakthroughs and avoiding potential upsets.
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- SI: California High School Football Schedule & Scores
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
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- Google Search: High School Football in California
- LA Daily News: Week 6 Football Wrap-Up
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
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- Google News: California High School Football News
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