High School Football Update: Friday Night Highlights

In Southern California, the high school football action was vibrant this past Friday, October 18, as teams battled it out for league supremacy. The atmosphere was electric, with many thrilling games and standout performances.

First up, in Santa Ana, the Mater Dei Monarchs dominated the JSerra Lions with a final score of 41-17. Senior quarterback Dash Beirly was instrumental, throwing for 164 yards and three touchdowns while also adding a rushing touchdown with 66 yards on the ground. The Monarchs’ defense was relentless, recording seven sacks throughout the game, helping them improve to a perfect 7-0 overall and 3-0 in the Trinity League. They will face their fierce rivals, St. John Bosco, next week in a highly anticipated matchup at the Santa Ana Bowl.

Speaking of St. John Bosco, they faced off against Servite at SoFi Stadium and came away with a 27-17 victory. Freshman quarterback Koa Malau’ulu had a breakout game, throwing for over 200 yards and three touchdown passes in his second start ever. The Braves currently boast an impressive 8-0 record and will prepare to battle Mater Dei in what promises to be a thrilling contest.

In other notable matches, Mission Viejo continued their winning streak, defeating San Clemente 23-7, bringing their overall record to 8-0. Meanwhile, Edison claimed a victory over Los Alamitos with a score of 21-10, and Orange Lutheran edged out Santa Margarita 13-10 thanks to a late field goal.

The excitement didn’t stop there. Irvine managed to squeeze out a win against El Toro with a close score of 22-17, while Aliso Niguel surprised previously undefeated Laguna Beach with a strong performance, winning 34-14. The Diablos of Mission Viejo, had another impressive showing, scoring over their rivals.

The week ahead promises more thrilling action as rivalries heat up in Southern California high school football. Fans can expect even more intense showdowns as teams aim for league titles and playoff positions.