Excitement Builds in California for CIF Championship Showdown
In California, the hype is building as No. 1 Mater Dei prepares for a significant match against No. 18 De La Salle in the CIF Open Division state championship game. After enjoying a week off to focus on their strategy, the Monarchs are looking to finish the season with an impressive 13-0 record. A win not only seals their spot as state champions but likely secures them a second consecutive national championship.
If De La Salle manages an upset, they will face a fierce competition from No. 2 Duncanville, who is on the hunt for their third straight UIL 6A Division I title. For those eager to see other contenders, No. 3 Bishop Gorman and No. 4 Milton are braced to capitalize on any missteps from the top teams.
Last week, many teams wrapped up their seasons with several fallouts in the rankings. Notably, former Power 25 members No. 13 Baylor, No. 17 Archbishop Moeller, and No. 22 Lee County all dropped out of contention. New entries into the rankings include Avon at No. 15 after clinching the Ohio Division II title, along with No. 21 Venice (Fla.) and No. 25 DeMatha, fresh off winning the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title.
This week’s rankings offer a view into the significant games ahead. Mater Dei will be taking the field against De La Salle on December 14, while Duncanville preps to face North Crowley. In other matchups, Milton carries a powerful season with a 24-game winning streak into their Georgia 5A final.
As we count down to these thrilling championship games, football fans have plenty to look forward to as the battle for national glory heats up.
