Louis Johnson #6 of Mayfair dives for the first down against Downey in the first half of a prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Los Alamitos’ Lenny Ibarra (28) tackles Mission Viejo’s wide receiver Phillip Bell (1) as he runs the ball during a football game at Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Rebecca Villagracia, Contributing Photographer)
South Pasadena’s Jasper Heathfield (3) celebrates after making a successful defensive play against La Canada during a Rio Hondo League game at La Canada High School on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Matteo Tarca of Burroughs tries to gains yards against Burbank in a Pacific League game Nov. 1, 2024.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Mission Viejo’s defensive lineman Carter Wegis (90) tackles Los Alamitos’ running back Jerod Terry Jr. (1) as he runs the ball during a football game at Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Rebecca Villagracia, Contributing Photographer)
Serra High quarterback Jimmy Butler rushes the ball during the Cavaliers’ away game against Sierra Canyon on Nov. 1st, 2024. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Elijah Pendleton carries the ball for Burbank as they travel to Burroughs for a Pacific League game Nov. 1, 2024.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Louis Johnson #6 of Mayfair runs for a touchdown against Downey in the first half of a prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Serra High wide receiver CJ McBean runs with the ball during the Cavaliers’ away game against Sierra Canyon on Nov. 1st, 2024. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Members of La Canada’s football team warm-up before taking on South Pasadena during a Rio Hondo League game at La Canada High School on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
South Pasadena huddles together before taking on La Canada during a Rio Hondo League game at La Canada High School on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Damani Porras #4 of Downey runs for a touchdown against Jeromy Powell #9 of Mayfair in the first half of a prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
South Pasadena’s Jasper Heathfield, center, knocks to ball out of the hands of Jakob Kim, right, that resulted in an incomplete pass during a Rio Hondo League game at La Canada High School on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Burroughs quarterback Mingus Allen is is sacked by Burbank in a Pacific League game Nov. 1, 2024.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
La Canada’s Quest Swan (17) reaches out to make a catch in front of South Pasadena’s Toshio Matsuoka (2) during a Rio Hondo League game at La Canada High School on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
South Pasadena’s Toshio Matsuoka (2) tries to stiff-arm his way through the field during a Rio Hondo League game at La Canada High School on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Tustin tackle Jon Ioane, right, celebrates with running back Jeremiah Williams after scoring a touchdown against Capistrano Valley in a Delta League football game in Tustin on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Louis Johnson #6 of Mayfair takes the hand off by quarterback Jeremiah Calvin #17 of Mayfair against Downey in the first half of a prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Sierra Canyon running back Jaxsen Stokes rushes the ball during the Trailblazers’ away game against Serra High on Nov. 1st, 2024. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Beckman’s Sawyer Nickelson (12) celebrates his interception with teammates during a high school football game between Beckman high and Marina high in a Lambda League game at Westminster High School on Friday, Nov. 1…..(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Max Mitchell #5 of Mayfair runs for yardage against Downey in the first half of a prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
La Canada’s River Wokosin, right, pulls down South Pasadena’s Andrew Nott for a sack during a Rio Hondo League game at La Canada High School on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
La Canada’s Joe Bell (10) celebrates after carrying the ball against South Pasadena during a Rio Hondo League game at La Canada High School on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Capistrano Valley wide receiver Talon Spencer, right, takes the ball into the end zone after catching a pass in front of Tustin defensive back Amir Moorehead in a Delta League football game in Tustin on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Beckman’s Evan Navarro (54) brings the American flag to the field before a high school football game between Beckman high and Marina high in a Lambda League game at Westminster High School on Friday, Nov. 1…..(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Elijah Pendleton carries the ball for Burbank as they travel to Burroughs for a Pacific League game Nov. 1, 2024.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Bernardo Blanco #7 of Downey runs for a touchdown against Mayfair in the first half of a prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Los Alamitos’ center back Jackson Bennett (24), center, tackles Mission Viejo’s wide receiver Phillip Bell (1) as he runs the ball during a football game at Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Rebecca Villagracia, Contributing Photographer)
Tustin defensive back Amir Moorehead, right, breaks up a pass intended for Capistrano Valley wide receiver Talon Spencer in a Delta League football game in Tustin on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Louis Johnson #6 of Mayfair takes the hand off by quarterback Jeremiah Calvin #17 of Mayfair against Downey in the first half of a prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Marina’s football team takes the field before a high school football game between Beckman high and Marina high in a Lambda League game at Westminster High School on Friday, Nov. 1…..(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
South Pasadena’s Trey Freking (21) charges through La Canada’s defense during a Rio Hondo League game at La Canada High School on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Tustin running back Eimesse Essis, right, pushes Capistrano Valley outside linebacker Reily Walker away on his way to a big gain in a Delta League football game in Tustin on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
La Canada’s Sohan Garg (22) carries the ball against South Pasadena during a Rio Hondo League game at La Canada High School on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Max Mitchell #5 of Mayfair runs for yardage against Downey in the first half of a prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Beckman’s Noah Czaykowski (2) leaves Marina’s Shayden Sorochman (29) in his wake while running for a first down during a high school football game between Beckman high and Marina high in a Lambda League game at Westminster High School on Friday, Nov. 1…..(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Chaz Gilbreath #2 of Mayfair kncosck away a pass intended for Caleb Juregui #13 of Downey in the first half of a prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Bernardo Blanco #7 of Downey runs for a touchdown against Mayfair in the first half of a prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Quarterback Oscar Rios #9 of Downey runs for a touchdown against Mayfair in the first half of a prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Beckman’s Makhi Czaykowski (6) has eyes wide open for the approaching Marina’s Shayden Sorochman (29) during a high school football game between Beckman high and Marina high in a Lambda League game at Westminster High School on Friday, Nov. 1…..(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Louis Johnson #6 of Mayfair runs for a touchdown against Downey in the first half of a prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Max Mitchell #5 of Mayfair is tackled by Damani Porras #4 of Downey in the first half of a prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Beckman’s CJ Bertoni (10) tries to shed a defender during a high school football game between Beckman high and Marina high in a Lambda League game at Westminster High School on Friday, Nov. 1…..(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Capistrano Valley quarterback Tommy Acosta keeps the ball for a gain against Tustin in a Delta League football game in Tustin on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Beckman’s Sawyer Nickelson (12) follows his interception into his hands during a high school football game between Beckman high and Marina high in a Lambda League game at Westminster High School on Friday, Nov. 1…..(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)