Week in Review
The opening week of the Southland high school football season proved anything but predictable, as traditional powerhouses stumbled and underdogs seized the spotlight.
Corona Centennial opened its campaign with a 41‑21 triumph over Servite and now prepares to host Santa Margarita on Friday, a matchup that could further cement its rise.
St. John Bosco fell 38‑28 to Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, while Orange Lutheran narrowly missed a win, dropping a 23‑22 decision to Miami Central before traveling to San Diego Cathedral.
Sierra Canyon rolled past JSerra 42‑21 and is set for a Thursday night test at Hollywood Chaminade, while Mater Dei dispatched American Fork 31‑11 and will head to Orem on August 29.
Other notable performances included a shutout by San Clemente over Tustin (17‑0) and a 55‑0 drubbing of St. Paul by Bishop Amat, both teams gearing up for Friday contests that will test their depth.
With a packed Friday schedule — featuring games such as Westlake versus Agoura, Corona del Mar against Santa Barbara, and Oxnard Pacifica facing San Diego Lincoln — the region’s playoff picture is beginning to take shape.