As the high school football season reaches its final three weeks, anticipation is building for some intense matchups. This week, the spotlight is on several key games, particularly the Servite vs. St. John Bosco clash at SoFi Stadium. Other notable games include Murrieta Valley vs. Corona Centennial, Oak Hills vs. Apple Valley, Los Alamitos vs. Edison, and Mission Viejo vs. San Clemente.
In the latest updates from Week 8, several scores from Top 25 teams in the CIF Southern Section have emerged. On Friday, Mater Dei defeated JSerra with a score of 41-17, thanks to Dash Beierly who threw for 164 yards and three touchdowns. St. John Bosco claimed victory over Servite with a score of 27-17, where freshman Koa Malau’ulu made an impressive debut throwing for two touchdowns.
Mission Viejo triumphed over San Clemente 23-7, highlighted by a strong defensive performance that netted seven sacks. In a close game, Orange Lutheran edged out Santa Margarita 13-10, with TJ Lateef completing 17 of 24 passes for 243 yards. Meanwhile, Sierra Canyon continues their unbeaten streak in the Mission League with a dominating 38-0 win against Bishop Amat.
In other games, Corona Centennial showcased their strength with a 28-9 victory over Murrieta Valley, led by Braylin Drake, who rushed for 126 yards and three touchdowns. Inglewood took first place in the Bay League after defeating Mira Costa 27-7. Oaks Christian and St. Bonaventure also dominated their opponents with convincing wins.
As the regular season winds down, excitement builds not just around the games but also for the upcoming 2024 yearly awards. The watchlists for Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Breakout Player of the Year, and Freshman of the Year have been released, shining a light on the season’s standout performers.
Check back for further updates as more games kick off through Friday night. Stay tuned to keep up with the latest scores and performances!
