In Los Angeles, the CIF-SS championship games brought thrilling matchups on Friday night. There were several exciting contests across different divisions, with teams battling for their titles.
In the Division 1 final, Mater Dei edged out St. John Bosco with a close score of 31-24. This victory marked back-to-back championships for Mater Dei. The game featured a late surge from St. John Bosco’s junior kicker, CJ Wallace, who drilled a 48-yard field goal, narrowing the gap. Mater Dei’s senior running back, Jordon Davison, who scored three touchdowns in the game, secured the win with a key first down in the closing minutes. Mater Dei led 17-14 at halftime.
Moving to Division 3, Edison took the crown after defeating Simi Valley 35-21. Quarterback Sam Thomson was instrumental, throwing for 224 yards and claiming four total touchdowns. Edison celebrated its first CIF title since 2016, showing strong offensive plays including a 35-yard touchdown pass before halftime.
In Division 5, Palos Verdes clinched the championship with a 23-7 victory over La Serna, while in Division 7, Rio Hondo Prep showcased a robust running game, dominating Warren 43-16. Noah Penunuri had an outstanding performance, racking up over 200 rushing yards.
St. Pius X-St. Matthias claimed the Division 8 title with a 38-19 win against Serrano. Their junior quarterback, Jassi Williams, threw for an impressive 444 yards, solidifying their spot with a strong finish. Portola triumphed in Division 11, defeating El Rancho 31-14, while Palmdale clinched the Division 12 title with a nail-biting 45-43 win over Carter.
In the L.A. City Section Open Division, Narbonne made headlines with a staggering 75-31 victory over San Pedro. Junior quarterback Jaden O’Neal had a spectacular game, throwing for 396 yards and six touchdowns, delivering a series of massive plays, including multiple touchdown connections of over 50 yards.
The CIF-SS championship games provided thrilling moments for teams and fans alike, showcasing the talent and determination of high school football in Southern California.
