The Daily Breeze’s coverage of Week 2 high school football spotlights the most compelling storylines across the South Bay, where freshmen quarterbacks, veteran running backs and emerging talents are poised to shape the early season narrative.
Week 2 Preview
Serra (1-1) hosts Los Alamitos (0-2) in a rematch that last season ended with a 41-21 victory for the Griffins, and this year the returning freshman quarterback Hassir Houston will look to build on his 9‑of‑11 passing performance that yielded 94 yards and two touchdowns, while workhorse running back AJ McBean continues his surge after recording 135 yards and three scores on eight carries.
Across town, the traditional rivalry between Loyola (1-1) and No. 8 Mira Costa (0-2) unfolds, with Mira Costa still searching for its first win since 2008, while Loyola, after a loss to Crean Lutheran, rebounded by beating Millikan, setting the stage for a contest that could redefine the series’ historical balance.
North Torrance (1-1) meets Mary Star (1-0) for the first time, a matchup that follows a loss to Orange for the Torrance squad; junior quarterback Ezra Siitia answered the bell with 12 completions out of 20 for 165 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions, underscoring his readiness to lead the offense.
Torrance’s bounce‑back opportunity arrives against Northview after a 35‑14 setback to Redondo Union, and the return of standout two‑way player Elias Emerson, who excelled on both sides of the ball last season, adds a layer of intrigue for the Marauders.
Meanwhile, No. 5 Redondo Union (2-0) travels to face Culver City (1-0), a rivalry that has seen Culver City win the last four encounters; Culver City’s quarterback Nicholas Hoang threw for 546 yards and six touchdowns on 34 of 50 attempts, while running back Rocky Martinez powered the rushing attack with 230 yards and three scores, and the defense has already limited opponents to just 14 points.
With freshmen stepping into starting roles, seasoned athletes pushing their limits and classic rivalries reigniting, the second week of high school football promises plenty of drama, standout performances and pivotal moments that could shape the playoff picture in the weeks ahead.