The high school football season in Los Angeles is heating up as teams enter Week 3 with lively nonleague matchups across the area. Exciting games kept fans on the edge of their seats with tight scores and thrilling comebacks.
In a nail-biter, the Grace Lancers edged out the Ridgeview Ravens with a final score of 22-21, improving their record to 3-1 for the season. Meanwhile, the Nordhoff Rangers flexed their strength, dominating the Vasquez Cougars with a commanding 35-0 victory, bringing them to 3-0.
Certainly, one of the more heartbreaking outcomes came from the Westlake Warriors, who fell again, losing to Paraclete with a close score of 21-14. The meeting marked Westlake’s fourth straight defeat, although they have only lost by a total of 18 points across those games.
In a dramatic finish, the Buena Bulldogs defeated the San Marcos Royals 21-20 after stopping a critical 2-point conversion attempt late in the game. The Bulldogs had a commanding lead of 21-0 before San Marcos rallied in the final quarter.
The Agoura Chargers claimed victory in the Las Virgenes Cup by narrowly defeating the Calabasas Coyotes 20-17, marking their second straight win in the rivalry since 2012-13. Both teams now hold a 3-1 record this season. Meanwhile, the Pacifica Tritons found their stride again, rallying to beat Rio Mesa 28-21.
From Ventura, the Cougars celebrated their first win of the season by overcoming a 14-point deficit against Camarillo, finishing strong at 35-34. This comeback included a last-second touchdown and a successful extra point. The Santa Margarita Lions also secured a solid win over Oaks Christian 37-17.
As teams continue to battle it out, the excitement only amplifies heading into the next week of play. Fans can look forward to more thrilling matchups as the season unfolds.
