Southern Section Football 11/1/2024: Top Teams Cruise to Victory as Playoffs Loom

The CIF Southern Section football season reached its thrilling conclusion this past weekend, with several top teams solidifying their dominance and league championships decided in dramatic fashion. Here’s a recap of the action:

Undefeated Giants Remain Untouched:

• Mater Dei cemented their status as the team to beat with a commanding 38-14 victory over Orange Lutheran. Finishing the regular season undefeated, the Monarchs are poised for a deep playoff run.
• Mission Viejo also completed a perfect 10-0 season, dismantling Los Alamitos 40-14. The Diablos showcased their offensive firepower and will be a force to be reckoned with in the Division 1 playoffs.
• St. John Bosco, despite their earlier loss to Mater Dei, bounced back with a convincing 44-24 win over JSerra. The Braves secured second place in the highly competitive Trinity League and are eager to prove themselves in the postseason.

League Titles Decided in Dramatic Fashion:

• Sierra Canyon captured their third consecutive Mission League title in a nail-biter against Serra, winning 21-20. The game-winning touchdown came on a trick play, with defensive tackle Mikhal Johnson catching his first-ever pass for the score.
• San Juan Hills completed an undefeated run in the Bravo League, dominating Tesoro 42-7 in their final game.
• Downey secured the Gateway League title in a high-scoring shootout, edging Mayfair 49-44.

Notable Performances and Undefeated Seasons:

• Corona Centennial finished their season strong with an eight-game winning streak, capped off by a 54-12 rout of Chaparral.
• Inglewood and Newbury Park both completed perfect 10-0 seasons with impressive victories over Culver City (52-27) and Rio Mesa (41-27) respectively.

Playoff Picture Takes Shape:

With the regular season concluded, all eyes now turn to the CIF Southern Section playoffs. The brackets will be announced on Sunday, and anticipation is high as these top teams prepare for their quest for sectional and potentially state championships. The stage is set for an exciting postseason filled with intense competition and thrilling matchups. More scores below.

1. Mater Dei 38, Orange Lutheran 14
2. Mission Viejo 40, Los Alamitos 14
3. St. John Bosco 44, JSerra 24
4. Corona Centennial 54, Chaparral 12
5. Sierra Canyon 21, Serra 20
6. Santa Margarita 44, Servite 8
7. Inglewood 52, Culver City 27
8. Murrieta Valley 56, Roosevelt 3
9. Oak Hills 49, Ridgecrest Burroughs 0
10. Newbury Park 41, Rio Mesa 2
11. Downey 49, Mayfair 44
12. San Juan Hills 42, Tesoro 7
13. Leuzinger 56, Lawndale 0
14. Cathedral 16, St. Paul 14
15. Damien 34, Rancho Cucamonga 31
16. Yorba Linda 21, Corona del Mar 14
17. San Clemente 21, Edison 17
18. Tustin 21, Capo Valley 10
19. Simi Valley 28, Oaks Christian 23
20. Western 36, Trabuco Hills 35