News Summary
The opening week of high school football in Southern California featured thrilling matchups across City and Southern Sections. Teams showcased their strengths and strategies in non-league competitions, with several schools achieving notable victories. Highlights included close games, dominating performances, and a mix of defensive and offensive displays as teams prepare for the season ahead. Enthusiastic fans can expect more excitement in the weeks to come as the competitive spirit of high school sports takes center stage.
Los Angeles, CA – The opening week of high school football in Southern California showcased thrilling matchups and memorable performances across the region. Schools from both the City and Southern Sections engaged in non-league competitions, revealing strengths, strategies, and areas for improvement as teams gear up for the season ahead.
In the City Section, Arleta edged Westchester with a close score of 14-12, demonstrating their resilience. Banning produced a commanding performance, overpowering South East with a score of 44-14. Bernstein pulled off an impressive 48-20 win against Hawkins, while Canoga Park secured a solid victory against Fulton, finishing 20-0. Other notable scores include Crenshaw’s 37-6 victory over Fairfax and Jefferson’s comprehensive 38-0 triumph against Reseda. The week also saw a nail-biter as Kennedy narrowly defeated Eagle Rock in a high-scoring game that ended 59-56.
Additionally, King/Drew dominated Jordan with a score of 56-0, and Legacy defeated Maywood CES, achieving a 33-6 victory. Other City Section match results included Santee overcoming Poly 40-24, University edging Lincoln 21-19, and Wilson achieving a decisive 45-0 victory against Grant. The anticipated game between West Adams and Van Nuys was unfortunately canceled.
Switching to the Southern Section, exciting games unfolded throughout the week, with significant highlights including Calabasas outlasting Alemany with a close margin of 37-34, and Burbank securing a solid win over San Dimas, finishing 56-28. The game between Victor Valley and San Gorgonio was a standout, with Victor Valley dominating 66-0, exhibiting their ability to control the playing field.
Other notable scores in the Southern Section included Cathedral defeating Loyola 36-14, and La Habra winning 34-20 against Upland. Redlands East Valley had a strong showing against California Military Institute, triumphing 63-7. Teams like Corona Centennial and Costa Mesa demonstrated their prowess, with Corona Centennial gaining a decisive 42-14 win over Servite and Costa Mesa defeating Magnolia 56-0. Overall, eight teams managed to keep their opponents from scoring, showcasing strong defensive performances.
Among intersectional games, Bell Gardens showcased dominance with a 40-6 victory over Bell, while Compton secured a comprehensive 41-0 win against Rancho Dominguez. St. John Bosco’s game against Manatee, Florida was cut short at halftime due to lightning, with Bosco leading 31-0 at the break. Overall, intersectional matchups included tightly contested games like Edison’s narrow 20-13 win over Clovis West and Palm Desert defeating Brawley 23-12.
It’s worth noting that in the 8-Man Southern Section, Desert Christian triumphed with a solid 50-0 victory over Vista Meridian. This segment of the week underscored the competitive spirit that defines high school football in the region.
The outcomes from this week set a thrilling tone for the weeks to come, as teams find their rhythm and settle into the season. Each game offers valuable insights into player performance, team dynamics, and coaching strategies. Fans can expect more excitement as teams prepare for the next rounds of competition, with anticipation building for matchups that will further define this high school football season in Southern California.
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Additional Resources
- Los Angeles Times – Week 1 High School Football Schedule
- Google Search: High School Football Schedule Southern California
- LA Daily News – Week 0 Football Wrap-Up
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
- Los Angeles Times – Top 25 High School Football Rankings
- Google News: High School Football Results
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