High school football: Top photos from first round of the playoffs Friday, Nov. 8

Western wide receiver JJ Amezcua, right, beats Huntington Beach defender Nicolas Navarrete to make the over the shoulder catch and runs it into the end zone for a touchdown against Huntington Beach in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round playoffs in Huntington Beach on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Muir’s Zion McDonald (4) charges his way past Schurr’s Albert Chavez (6) and Nate Valle (9) during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 football playoffs at Muir High School in Pasadena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Downey QB Oscar Rios throws pass under pressure against Serra in CIFSS Division 2 football playoff game Friday Nov. 8, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Millikans Kylen Hart looks to take down Crean Lutherans Ben Byszewski in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)

Serra DB Devohn Moutra looks back as he returns fumble for TD against Downey in CIFSS Division 2 football playoff game Friday Nov. 8, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Huntington Beach wide receiver Gabe Bryant finds a clear path to the end zone to score a touchdown against Western in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round playoffs in Huntington Beach on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Santa Margarita quarterback John Gazzaniga throws the ball during a first round CIF-SS Division 1 playoff game against Inglewood on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Western’s Mark Williams breaks up a pass intended for Huntington Beach wide receiver Troy Foster, left, in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round playoffs in Huntington Beach on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Huntington Beach wide receiver Troy Foster runs toward the end zone to score on a pass play against Western in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round playoffs in Huntington Beach on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Muir’s Alijah Parker (5) races ahead of Schurr’s Gabriel Sulaiman (1) during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 football playoffs at Muir High School in Pasadena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Players from Huntington Beach, right, and Western watch as the official makes the coin toss before the start of the CIF-SS Division 5 first round playoffs in Huntington Beach on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Serra running back Devohn Moutra gets stopped short of goal line against Downey in CIFSS Division 2 football playoff game Friday Nov. 8, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Santa Margarita running back Jayden Crowder carries the ball during a first round CIF-SS Division 1 playoff game against Inglewood on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Crean Lutherans Eli Bray celebrates his touchdown with teammates as they take on Millikan in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)

Western wide receiver JJ Amezcua, right, head butts running back Makhai Hayes after scoring on a pass play against Huntington Beach in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round playoffs in Huntington Beach on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Huntington Beach defender Nicolas Navarrete is at left. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Schurr’s Elias Navarro (4) balances on one leg as he’s stopped by Muir’s defense during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 football playoffs at Muir High School in Pasadena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Downey quarterback Oscar Rios can’t escape Serra defensive back Devohn Moutra who caused fumble on play and returned it for TD during CIFSS Division 2 football playoff game Friday Nov. 8, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Schurr’s Elias Navarro (4) celebrates his touchdown with Erik Henderson during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 football playoffs at Muir High School in Pasadena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Muir’s captains head out to the center of the field for the coin toss before taking on Schurr in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 football playoffs at Muir High School in Pasadena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Northview senior Gabriel Velasco (52) goes up to block a pass by Poly quarterback Deuce Jefferson (11) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in CIF-SS Division 4 football playoff action at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Schurr’s Joseph Alvarado (12) tosses the ball during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 football playoffs at Muir High School in Pasadena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Schurr’s Brian Velez, left, kneels for a prayer as his teammates line up for the National Anthem during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 football playoffs at Muir High School in Pasadena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Muir’s Arturo Ayers, left, is knocked off his feet by Schurr’s Albert Chavez during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 football playoffs at Muir High School in Pasadena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Downey QB Oscar Rios gets flushed out of the pocket by Serra defensive back Devohn Moutra in CIFSS Division 2 football playoff game Friday Nov. 8, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Downey QB Oscar Rios finds seam in Serra defense and runs for TD during CIFSS Division 2 football playoff game Friday Nov. 8, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Serra running back Devohn Moutra gets stopped on fourth and one at the goal line against Downey in CIFSS Division 2 football playoff game Friday Nov. 8, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Crean Lutherans Ben Byszewski tries to get through Millikans defense as the two teams battle it out in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)

Muir’s Zion McDonald (4) carries the ball during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 football playoffs against Schurr at Muir High School in Pasadena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Millikans Anthony League scores a touchdown for the rams as they take on Crean Lutheran in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)

Serra receiver Duvay Williams looks back to see Downey DB Damani Porras closing for tackle in CIFSS Division 2 football playoff game Friday Nov. 8, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Serra running back Devohn Moutra breaks loose for TD against Downey in CIFSS Division 2 football playoff game Friday Nov. 8, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Millikans Anthony League pushes for yards as they take on Crean Lutheran in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)

Muir’s Head Coach, Lance Mitchell, left, leads his coaching staff in a huddle before his team played Schurr in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 football playoffs at Muir High School in Pasadena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Long Beach Poly’s Tristan Ventura carries the ball towards Northview’s Gabriel Velasco (52) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in CIF-SS Division 4 football playoff action at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Crean Lutherans Drew Deese goes up for the catch in front of Millikans Malik Stacy in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)

Long Beach Poly sophomore Benjamin Harris (6) scores a first quarter touchdown on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in CIF-SS Division 4 football playoff action against Northview at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Serra QB Jimmy Butler with quick toss against Downey in CIFSS Division 2 football playoff game Friday Nov. 8, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Northview senior running back Keanu Tauvao (8) breaks past the defense for a touchdown in the opening moments on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in CIF-SS Division 4 football playoff action against Long Beach Poly at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Downey running back Desmin Joshway -Fairley is stopped for loss by Serra defenders in CIFSS Division 2 football playoff game Friday Nov. 8, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)