The Southern California News Group has photos from several of the top high school football games on Friday, Sept. 13. This was Week 3 of the season, and there were some exciting rivalry games and matchups between ranked teams.
To see all of the stories, scores and more from Friday’s games, go to the online High School Sports section.
The Hart High School football team prepares for their first home game in 51 years Sept. 13, 2024.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Hart High School quarterback Jacob Paisano tires to get a pass off under pressure from Birmingham’s Andy Bailon during a non-league game at Hart High School Sept. 13, 2024. This was the first Varsity football game hosted at Hart High School since 1973.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Keanu Tauvao #8 celebrates with teammate William Labra #65 of Northview after running for a touchdown against Covina in the first half of a prep football game at Covina District Field in Covina on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
West Torrance High School’s Brody Bargar breaks a tackle from North Torrance High School’s Kingston Anetema during a nonleague game in Torrance, CA, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. Bargar scored a touchdown on the play. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer, Contributing Photographer)
San Clemente’s Colin Kohl can’t hang on to the ball during a game between San Clemente vs Corona del Mar at Newport Harbor Harbor Hugh School. Photographed on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
North Torrance High School’s Kingston Anetema breaks a tackle from West Torrance High School’s Tyler Valle during a nonleague game in Torrance, CA, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer, Contributing Photographer)
The sun sets as San Dimas warms-up ahead of the annual Smudge Pot rivalry game against Bonita at Citrus College in Glendora on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Alexander Morales #56 of Covina reaches for the football against Ezekiel Lucero #50 of Northview in the first half of a prep football game at Covina District Field in Covina on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. The play was ruled an incomplete pass and turnover on downs to Northview. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
The Hart High School football team takes the field as they host Birmingham High School Sept. 13, 2024.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Matthew Olivas Jr #7 of Covina runs for yardage against Northview in the first half of a prep football game at Covina District Field in Covina on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
San Clemente’s Max Kotiranta, right, misses the completion as Corona Del Mar’s Tucker Murray, left, knocks the ball loose during the game between San Clemente vs. Corona del Mar at Newport Harbo Harbor Hugh School. Photographed on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Crean Lutheran quarterback Dylan D’epifanio carries the ball on a quarterback keeper play during a nonleague game against San Juan Hills on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Santa Margarita’s Trent Mosley runs the ball for a touchdown against Oaks Christian during a non-league game in Santa Ana on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
Dredon Fowles carries the ball for Birmingham as they travel to Hart High School for a nonleague game Sept. 13, 2024. The game was the first Varsity football game at Hart High School since 1973.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Signs are hung up along the San Dimas bleachers during the annual Smudge Pot rivalry game against Bonita at Citrus College in Glendora on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Leuzinger QB Russell Sekona breaks free from Loyola linebacker Henry Casani during nonleague Football game Friday Sept. 13, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
San Juan Hills running back Elijah Ayala dives to pick up a first down after getting tripped up while carrying the ball during a nonleague game against Crean Lutheran on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Isaiah Lucero #1 of Northview can’t catch a pass over Devean Urrea #5 of Covina in the first half of a prep football game at Covina District Field in Covina on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Leuzinger QB Russell Sekona throws pass against Loyola in nonleague Football game Friday Sept. 13, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Robert Lucero #2 of Northview tackles Matthew Chavez #15 of Covina in the first half of a prep football game at Covina District Field in Covina on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
North Torrance High School’s Kingston Anetema upfield during a game against West Torrance High School in Torrance, CA, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer, Contributing Photographer)
Loyola QB Thomas Knyal gets pass off as Leuzinger defensive back Jamaal Fay closes in during nonleague Football game Friday Sept. 13, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Millikans Anthony League tries to get past Uplands Skylier Capbell and Roman Ponce as the two teams battle it out in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)
North Torrance High School’s Boogie Anetema throws upfield during a game against West Torrance High School in Torrance, CA, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer, Contributing Photographer)
San Clemente’s Colin Kohl celebrates with teammates after scoring late in the second quarter in a game between San Clemente vs. Corona del Mar at Newport Harbor Harbor Hugh School. Photographed on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Kwame Parrish #32 of Covina runs for first down against Northview in the first half of a prep football game at Covina District Field in Covina on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
North Torrance High School’s Kingston Anetema breaks a tackle from West Torrance High School’s Tyler Valle during a nonleague game in Torrance, CA, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer, Contributing Photographer)
Quarterback Jacob Duronslet #1 of Covina scrambles past Aj Flores #25 of Northview in the first half of a prep football game at Covina District Field in Covina on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Bonita’s Dylan Robinson (9) looks back to make a catch during the annual Smudge Pot rivalry game against San Dimas at Citrus College in Glendora on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Santa Margarita’s Jack Junker tries to complete a long pass during a non-league game against Oaks Christian in Santa Ana on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
Corona Del Mar’s Breck Clemmer, right, is brought down by San Clemente’s Mason Evans, left, during a game between San Clemente vs. Corona del Mar game at Newport Harbor Harbor Hugh School. Photographed on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Leuzinger running back Journee Tonga escapes a Loyola tackler in nonleague Football game Friday Sept. 13, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Bonita’s Joseph Lara (2) charges through the field during the annual Smudge Pot rivalry game against San Dimas at Citrus College in Glendora on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Erik Jimenez #6 of Northview reacts after a touchdown against Covina in the first half of a prep football game at Covina District Field in Covina on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Keanu Tauvao #8 of Northview runs for touchdown against Covina in the first half of a prep football game at Covina District Field in Covina on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Bonita’s fans cheer on their team during the annual Smudge Pot rivalry game at Citrus College in Glendora on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Kwame Parrish #32 of Covina runs for a touchdown against Northview in the first half of a prep football game at Covina District Field in Covina on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
San Clemente’s Max Kotiranta, right, fakes out Corona Del Mar’s Nick Telesco, left, during the game between San Clemente vs Corona Del Mar game at Newport Harbor.. Photographed on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Corona Del Mar’s Max Nashed is brought down by the San Clemente defense. Photographed on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Millikans Anthony League gets in the end zone for a Rams touchdown as they take on Upland in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)
Leuzinger QB Russell Sekona turns corner as Loyola defender Daequan Jeffes closes in during nonleague Football game Friday Sept. 13, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
San Juan Hills quarterback Timmy Herr throws the ball during a nonleague game against Crean Lutheran on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Leuzinger QB Russell Sekona runs thru Loyola safety Gage Santos during nonleague Football game Friday Sept. 13, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Kwame Parrish #32 of Covina runs for a touchdown against Northview in the first half of a prep football game at Covina District Field in Covina on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Leuzinger running back Journee Tonga cuts back against Loyola defense during nonleague Football game Friday Sept. 13, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Millikans Jude Nelson races for the end zone as Uplands Nick Bester looks to take him down in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)
San Juan Hills quarterback Timmy Herr throws the ball during a nonleague game against Crean Lutheran on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Crean Lutheran wide receiver Robert Smith carries a punt return for the Saints’ first touchdown during a nonleague game against San Juan Hills on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Bonita’s Cole Parra (5) carries the ball during the annual Smudge Pot rivalry game against San Dimas at Citrus College in Glendora on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
From right, Oaks Christian’s Chase Moss is pushed out of bounds by Santa Margarita’s Jordan Hicks during a non-league game in Santa Ana on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
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The Hart High School football team prepares for their first home game in 51 years Sept. 13, 2024.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
