News Summary
Southern California high school football teams displayed their talents in Week 5, with teams like St. John Bosco and Sierra Canyon maintaining their undefeated records. St. John Bosco triumphed over Honolulu St. Louis, while Corona Centennial beat Rancho Cucamonga convincingly. Other noteworthy matches included Mater Dei edging out Bishop Gorman and Vista Murrieta defeating Beaumont. As teams prepare for upcoming challenges, the competitive landscape of the season is becoming increasingly exciting.
Southern California high school football teams showcased their skills in Week 5, with several matches reflecting impressive performance across the board. Top teams such as St. John Bosco and Sierra Canyon continued their undefeated streaks, while others encountered tough losses, shaping the competitive landscape as the season progresses.
St. John Bosco (5-0) secured a decisive victory over Honolulu St. Louis with a score of 49-20. They will face JSerra on October 3 in their upcoming match. Sierra Canyon (5-0) also maintained their perfect record by dominating Orange Lutheran 41-9 and will meet Gardena Serra on October 3.
In a surprising turn of events, Mission Viejo (4-1) suffered a setback against Chattanooga (Tenn.) McCallie, falling 25-14. They are scheduled to play at Chaparral this Friday. Meanwhile, Corona Centennial (4-1) triumphed over Rancho Cucamonga with a convincing 42-14 score, and they will next play against Eastvale Roosevelt on October 2.
Mater Dei (4-1) edged out Las Vegas Bishop Gorman 27-24 in a thrilling match, preparing to take on Orange Lutheran on October 3. Santa Margarita (3-1) did not play this week and will square off against Bishop Gorman on September 27.
On the other hand, Orange Lutheran (3-2) faced defeat at the hands of Sierra Canyon and will have a challenging matchup against Mater Dei on October 3. Los Alamitos (6-0) continued their winning streak, narrowly defeating El Cajon Granite Hills 49-42. They will face Calabasas this Friday.
Vista Murrieta (4-0) triumphed over Beaumont 21-14, with their next game set for Oceanside El Camino on Friday. Yorba Linda (4-1) encountered a setback, losing 21-7 to Tustin, and will play at Villa Park on October 3.
Several other teams also made headlines this week. Servite (3-1) did not play but will play at St. Paul on Friday. Damien (5-0) secured a solid victory against Salesian, winning 40-18, and looks ahead to a matchup against Rancho Cucamonga on October 3. Edison (4-1) shut out Fountain Valley 34-0 and will go up against La Serna on Friday.
Beaumont’s loss to Vista Murrieta drops them to 4-1, and they will compete against Redlands on October 3. San Juan Hills (3-1) defeated Mira Costa 38-28 and will face Corona del Mar on October 3. Gardena Serra (3-2) had success against Oaks Christian, winning 19-10, and will prepare for their game at Sierra Canyon on October 3.
Meanwhile, Downey (4-1) claimed a close victory over Inglewood, winning 21-20. They will travel to Mayfair on October 3. Corona del Mar (4-0) did not play this week but will compete against Trabuco Hills on Friday. JSerra (3-2) defeated Leuzinger 39-35 and looks forward to their game against St. John Bosco on October 3.
Oxnard Pacifica (5-0) won via forfeit against Bishop Montgomery and will next face Oaks Christian on October 3. Leuzinger (3-1) is set to play Hawthorne this Friday after their narrow loss to JSerra. Murrieta Valley (3-1) showed dominance by defeating Riverside King 49-7 and will compete at San Clemente on Friday.
Palos Verdes (3-2) had an impressive victory against Wilmington Banning, winning 52-0. They will face Culver City on October 3. Mira Costa (3-1) struggled with San Juan Hills and lost 38-28, with their next game scheduled against Villa Park this Friday.
This week, notable games included Tustin’s victory over the previously unbeaten Yorba Linda, scoring 21-7. As the season continues, anticipation mounts for the upcoming games, promising more thrilling plays and defining moments in Southern California high school football.
Upcoming games on Friday at 7 p.m. include:
- Bell at South East
- Garfield at Huntington Park
- South Gate at Legacy
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Additional Resources
- SI: Top 25 California High School Football Rankings (9/21)
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- LA Times: Southland High School Football Scores (9/19)
- Google Search: High School Football California
- SI: California High School Football Final Scores (9/19)
- Google Scholar: California High School Football
- LA Times: High School Football Week 5 Schedule
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
- SI: Top 25 California High School Football Rankings (9/14)
- Google News: California High School Football News
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