By M.Bady – RepMax Media
Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your seats because we’re about to witness the most electrifying weekend of high school football this season! The CIF Southern Section Championships are here, and boy, do we have some absolutely EXPLOSIVE matchups that will shake the foundations of Southern California prep sports!
MAIN EVENT ALERT: DIVISION 1 TITANS CLASH #1 MATER DEI MONARCHS vs. ST. JOHN BOSCO BRAVES
Veterans Stadium, Long Beach – Friday, 7 PM
Holy smokes, folks! If you only watch one game this year, THIS IS IT! The titans of high school football are set to collide in what promises to be an absolute WAR at Veterans Stadium! The Monarchs and Braves have been on a collision course all season, and now they’ll battle for the crown jewel of Southern California football!
Key Storylines:
- Both teams LOADED with D1 college commits
- Electric atmosphere expected with 8,000+ fans
- National implications for USA Today Super 25 rankings
- Legacy-defining moment for both powerhouse programs
Coach Bruce Rollinson’s Monarchs bring their high-octane offense averaging 45 points per game, while Coach Jason Negro’s Braves counter with that SUFFOCATING defense that’s only allowing 10 points per contest. Something’s gotta give, and I can’t wait to see which side breaks first!
DIVISION 2-6 HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLES:
DIVISION 2: Newbury Park Panthers vs. Murrieta Valley Nighthawks Saturday’s prime-time showdown features two offensive juggernauts! The Panthers’ air raid offense meets the Nighthawks’ ground-and-pound attack. Expect FIREWORKS!
DIVISION 3: Simi Valley Pioneers vs. Edison Chargers Talk about contrast! The inland empire powerhouse Pioneers bringing their smashmouth style to challenge the coastal kings of Edison. This one’s gonna be PHYSICAL!
DIVISION 4: Oxnard Pacifica vs. St. Bonaventure Public vs. Private! City vs. Catholic! The storylines write themselves in this clash of cultures and styles!
DIVISION 5: La Serna vs. Palos Verdes The Sea Kings’ defense hasn’t allowed a touchdown in 3 weeks, but La Serna’s offense is averaging 42 points in the playoffs. Something’s gotta give!
DIVISION 6: Murrieta Mesa vs. Glendora The Cinderella story meets the traditional power! Mesa’s first-ever championship appearance has the whole valley buzzing!
DIVISION 7-12 CHAMPIONSHIP DRAMA:
Each of these matchups brings its own incredible narrative:
DIVISION 7: Warren vs. Rio Hondo Prep The Bears’ explosive offense meets the Kares’ iron curtain defense!
DIVISION 8: Serrano vs. St. Pius X-St. Matthias The Warriors seeking their first title while Serrano aims for their fourth!
DIVISION 9: Long Beach Wilson vs. Highland The Bruins’ miracle run continues against the Bulldogs’ exciting season!
DIVISION 10: Silverado vs. St. Anthony Desert champions meet beach town heroes in this cross-region classic!DIVISION 11: El Rancho vs. Portola The Dons’ legendary program faces the upstart Bulldogs!
DIVISION 12: Palmdale vs. Carter Speed vs. Power in this fascinating contrast of styles!
🎟️ TICKET INFO 🎟️
- All games: $15 General Admission
- Students with ID: $10
- Children under 5: Free
- Premium seating available for Division 1 game: $25
PREDICTION CORNER: Division 1: Mater Dei over St. John Bosco in an INSTANT CLASSIC, 28-24 Watch for a fourth-quarter drive that’ll be talked about for years!
The rest? Too close to call, but expect multiple games to come down to the final possession! This is what high school football is all about, folks!
Remember, these aren’t just games – they’re memories being made, legacies being built, and dreams being realized! Don’t miss out on what promises to be one of the most exciting weekends in Southern California high school football history!
See you under the Friday night lights!
This is M.Bady, signing off until kickoff!
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Forecast: Perfect football weather! Clear skies, 65°F at kickoff for all games!
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