In Southern California, the high school football scene is heating up as we reach the middle of October. With league play well underway, fans are keeping an eye on the upcoming Top 25 rankings that will be updated shortly after this weekend’s games.
This week, some exciting games took place, showcasing impressive talents and high scores. On Thursday, October 10, Corona Centennial dominated Vista Murrieta, winning the game 63-0. Husan Longstreet had a standout performance, completing 10 of 13 passes for 220 yards and three touchdown passes, in addition to rushing for another score.
Meanwhile, Newbury Park secured a 48-20 victory over Calabasas, led by Brady Smigiel who threw for 247 yards and four touchdowns while adding one of his own on the ground. Simi Valley also made headlines, defeating Camarillo 56-7. Tagg Harrison threw for impressive 313 yards and four touchdowns, helping his team move to 7-0 overall and maintaining their perfect league record.
On Friday, October 11, Mater Dei cruised past Servite with a score of 28-6, while St. John Bosco remained undefeated after beating Santa Margarita 13-0. Orange Lutheran won a nail-biter against JSerra, edging them out 23-17. Meanwhile, Sierra Canyon continued its winning streak, taking down Notre Dame/SO 50-17 after an impressive showing from their special teams.
In another highlight, Millikan handed Long Beach Poly its first Moore League loss since 2009 with a 53-40 win, while Jimmy Butler threw four touchdowns for Gardena Serra in their 33-21 win against Chaminade.
As the regular season progresses, keep an eye on both the scoreboard and the 2024 yearly awards watchlists, which highlight outstanding players in categories such as Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Breakout Player of the Year, and Freshman of the Year. Updates on the latest rankings will be available on Sunday, so fans should stay tuned as the competition heats up.
