Bishop Amat defeats Mater Dei in Pac-5 playoff opener

Bishop Amat defeats Mater Dei in Pac-5 playoff opener

The combination of Jay Anderson, Jerry McClanahan and Rio Ruiz made major contributions in the Lancers' 28-21 victory on Friday night.

Southland teams' eyes are on the bowls

The 10 CIF section commissioners will meet Dec. 13 to determine the pairings for the five bowl games that pit Southern California teams against their counterparts from the northern part of the state.

Long Beach Poly beats Los Alamitos

Jackrabbits use a strong defensive effort in a 24-7 playoff win.

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Dorsey puts away San Pedro

Dons force four turnovers in a 33-17 win over the Pirates.

Player of the year? Oaks Christian's Malcolm Jones will make a run for it

Player of the year? Oaks Christian's Malcolm Jones will make a run for it

Especially if given more second-half playing time, the running back will be turning some heads in an expected four-game romp through the playoffs.

Mater Dei, Bishop Amat to meet in Pac-5 playoff

Mater Dei, Bishop Amat to meet in Pac-5 playoff

The game is considered the most evenly matched first-round game in the division.

Interesting matchups headline City Section playoffs

Interesting matchups headline City Section playoffs

Top-seeded and undefeated Crenshaw plays host to Lake Balboa Birmingham, which is highly dangerous for a 16th-seeded team.

Middlebrooks next to test Notre Dame defense

Middlebrooks next to test Notre Dame defense

Fountain Valley's speedy tailback will be trying for his ninth 100-yard rushing game this season.

Southern Section football playoffs promise excitement

Southern Section football playoffs promise excitement

The top teams might not necessarily have a clear path to title games, as a few dark horses are ready to pounce.

La Canada clinches final Rio Hondo League postseason berth

The Spartans play a doubleheader in which they defeat Temple City, 15-14, in an overtime-style playoff after beating South Pasadena, 39-20, on Friday night.

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The home of Trona Tornadoes football team isn't a grass field; here, high school football games are played on an unforgiving bed of sand, rocks and dirt.

Jordan Coach Elijah Asante thankful for lower playoff seeding

Jordan Coach Elijah Asante thankful for lower playoff seeding

The Bulldogs, who were edged by San Pedro for the City Section's fifth seeding, will be at the opposite side of the bracket from top-seeded Crenshaw.

Bishop Amat beats Notre Dame

Lancers clinch a share of the Serra League title with a 31-14 win.

Westlake wins league title

Westlake wins league title

Warriors prove they can challenge for Northern Division title with impressive victory over Marmonte League rival Moorpark.

Football is part of the healing process for Cathedral High star

Football is part of the healing process for Cathedral High star

Kyle Merrill escaped death in a 2006 car crash that killed his brother and two others. The support of family and a counselor helped keep him in the game. Cathedral faces Gardena Serra on Friday night.

Moorpark, Westlake to meet in battle of Ventura County unbeatens

Moorpark, Westlake to meet in battle of Ventura County unbeatens

The matchup is believed to be the first meeting of 9-0 football teams in the county.

Eight-man football star bound for the big time, thanks to YouTube

Eight-man football star bound for the big time, thanks to YouTube

Brigham Young coaches got an eyeful of Collin Keoshian of tiny Santa Clarita Christian School in Internet videos and offered him a full scholarship.

Dana Hills High is riding the crest of the wave

Dana Hills High is riding the crest of the wave

After tough times, this year's 8-1 Dolphins are playing Mission Viejo for the South Coast League championship.

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High school football rankings for the Southland by Ben Bolch:

San Marino teen prepares to paddle off to college

San Marino teen prepares to paddle off to college

Rebeca Felix, who will sign a letter of intent with Stanford this week, carries on a family tradition as a champion rower.

Two wins make a big difference for Lake Balboa Birmingham

Patriots (2-7 overall) could get playoff consideration with another victory.

Roosevelt beats Garfield, 28-16

Roughriders turn around a 9-7 halftime deficit to score a victory in rivalry game.

CIF to investigate possible rules violations in Dominguez High boys' basketball program

CIF to investigate possible rules violations in Dominguez High boys' basketball program

A Southern Section official says transcripts will be sought from the trial of former coach Russell Otis and a recent Compton school district investigation. 'The gravity of this is severe,' the officia

Crenshaw's defense dominates Dorsey in 44-7 win

Crenshaw's defense dominates Dorsey in 44-7 win

The Cougars held the Dons to three first downs in their quest to become the first L.A. City Section team to secure an invitation to a CIF state championship bowl game.

How the top 25 fared

The Times' high school football rankings, how they fared, and next game on the schedule:

These football rivalries are hard to rival

These football rivalries are hard to rival

Roosevelt vs. Garfield, Edison and Fountain Valley, Crenshaw against Dorsey are matchups that bring special intensity.

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