As the regular season nears its end, Week 9 of Southern California high school football delivered thrilling matchups and standout performances. Here’s a roundup of the key results from October 25, 2024:
Trinity League Showdown
The highly anticipated clash between top-ranked teams lived up to expectations as No. 1 Mater Dei (Santa Ana) dominated No. 2 St. John Bosco (Bellflower) with a resounding 59-14 victory. This win solidifies Mater Dei’s position at the top of the rankings and sets the stage for an exciting postseason.
In other Trinity League action:
– Orange Lutheran shut out Servite 38-0
– JSerra edged out Santa Margarita in a close 35-33 contest
Moore League Champions
Millikan High School secured the outright Moore League title with a commanding 51-0 win over Compton. This victory caps off an impressive 8-2 season for the Rams as they head into the Southern Section playoffs.
Top-Ranked Teams Deliver
Several other highly ranked teams showcased their prowess:
– No. 3 Mission Viejo defeated No. 20 Edison 49-24
– No. 5 Corona Centennial overpowered Norco 60-21
– No. 8 Sierra Canyon blanked Loyola 45-0
– No. 10 Oaks Christian dominated Camarillo 50-0
Alpha League Thriller
In a nail-biting Alpha League matchup, Los Alamitos (ranked No. 23) narrowly defeated San Clemente 28-27. This victory keeps Los Alamitos in contention and sets up an exciting finale against Mission Viejo next week.
Notable Performances
– Inglewood (ranked No. 13) continued their undefeated streak, beating Palos Verdes 37-3
– Chaparral (ranked No. 14) shut out Eastvale Roosevelt 49-0
– Oak Hills (ranked No. 15) maintained their perfect record with a 58-0 win over Sultana
– Newbury Park (ranked No. 16) remained undefeated, topping Thousand Oaks 38-0
Top Performer Spotlight:
Anthony League, RB, Millikan: The likely Moore League Player of the Year had a historic night, setting a new single-season rushing yards record for the Rams. League racked up 171 total yards on just six touches, including a 63-yard catch-and-run touchdown and an 84-yard rushing score.
Xavier Jones (Millikan RB): Amassed 138 yards on just three touches, breaking off TD runs of 60 and 48 yards to go along with a 30-yard catch
Ricky Cole (Inderkum QB): Completed 22 of 32 passes for 248 yards and seven touchdowns in a 64-21 win over Vista del Lago. He also rushed 11 times for 82 yards
Cody Cappelleti (Patrick Henry RB/QB): Rushed for 41 yards and three touchdowns, caught three passes for 61 yards, and completed 13 of 21 for 300 yards and three TDs in a 52-8 win over Morse
Brady Smigiel (Newbury Park QB): Threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns on 13 of 16 passing in a 38-0 win over Thousand Oaks
Dash Beierly (Mater Dei QB): Passed for three touchdowns and ran for another in the 59-14 victory over St. John Bosco
As the regular season concludes next week, teams are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting postseason. The performances this week have set the stage for intense playoff matchups and potential upsets in the Southern California high school football landscape.
Citations: MaxPreps Scores