Take a look at the action and exciting moments from Week 5’s high school football games on Friday night.
There were great matchups between top teams and rivals, and the Southern California News Group has images from games throughout the area. All of our coverage can be found online on the high school sports pages.
Quarterback Tobin O’dell #16 of Bishop Amat runs for a touchdown against Damien in the first half of a prep football game at Bishop Amat Memorial High School in La Puente on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Palos Verdes’ Niko Tsangaris intercepts a pass intended for Inglewood’s Greg McClendon in Palos Verdes, CA, on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)
Capistrano Valley’s Mark Hopkins hops over Cypress defender Devin Cobb while carrying the ball during a nonleague game between the two teams on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Mira Costa’s Brett McCalla stiff arms Loyola QB Joe Tatum after intercepting one of his passes. Loyola at Mira Costa non-league football game Friday September 24, 2021. (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Millikan’s Jaden Hunt (13) intercepts a ball intended for Long Beach Poly’s Donovan Poe (4) during the first half of a Moore League prep football game at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Long Beach, Calif. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer)
Kennedy’s Paulo Skochinski hauls in a pass for a touchdown under defensive pressure from Frank Garcia of Reseda Friday night.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Millikan’s Tacario Davis (5) attempts a catch against Long Beach Poly’s Daylen Austin (8) during the first half of a Moore League prep football game at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Long Beach, Calif. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer)
John Aragon #8 of Damien pressures quarterback Tobin O’dell #16 of Bishop Amat in the first half of a prep football game at Bishop Amat Memorial High School in La Puente on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
El Toro running back Carson Olsen, left, leaves Tesoro linebacker Jack Brundage, and other defenders behind as he sprints toward the end zone for a touchdown in Lake Forest on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Rancho Cucamonga running back Trent Dailey (#31), runs the ball against Cajon during Friday night’s non-league game at Cajon High School in San Bernardino, Ca., September 24, 2021. (Contributing Photographer/John Valenzuela)
Steve Chavez #25 of Damien runs for s touchdown against Bishop Amat in the first half of a prep football game at Bishop Amat Memorial High School in La Puente on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
El Toro wide receiver Collin Payne, left, keeps TesoroÕs Lance Guerrero at arms length as he returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown in Lake Forest on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Palos Verdes’ Michael Beresford tries to stop Inglewood’s Jamari Johnson, who crosses the ball over for a Sentinel touchdown as in Palos Verdes, CA, on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)
Mira Costa QB Casey Pavlick leaves pocket for nice gain in first half. Loyola at Mira Costa non-league football game Friday September 24, 2021. (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Millikan’s Jhae Drummer (18) looks to run past Long Beach Poly’s Daylen Austin (8) during the first half of a Moore League prep football game at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Long Beach, Calif. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer)
El Toro quarterback Blake Miller, left, celebrates with running back Carson Olsen, right, after Olsen scored a touchdown against Tesoro in Lake Forest on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Kennedy quarterback Ryan Avalos is sacked by Deji Olabode of Reseda High Friday night.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Inglewood’s Tharin Jenkins tries to take down Palos Verdes’ Eric Mulkey as the two teams battle it out in Palos Verdes, CA, on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)
Tesoro running back Lucas Pesak, right, is hit by El ToroÕs Carson Olsen as he gains some yardage in Lake Forest on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Long Beach Poly’s Darius Curry (1) runs the ball on a keeper as he evades a Millikan defensive player during the first half of a Moore League prep football game at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Long Beach, Calif. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer)
Inglewood’s Taariq Al-Uqdah pushes back Palos Verdes Carson Moore after catching an interception and runs it in for a Sentinel touchdown in Palos Verdes, CA, on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)
Mira Costa QB Casey Pavlick eyes receiver for quick strike. Loyola at Mira Costa non-league football game Friday September 24, 2021. (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Reseda’s Jason Wagner jr against Kennedy High School Friday night.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Quarterback Tobin O’dell #16 reacts with teammate Aiden Ramos #5 of Bishop Amat after running for a touchdown against Damien in the first half of a prep football game at Bishop Amat Memorial High School in La Puente on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Inglewood’s Jamari Johnson tries to push away Palos Verdes’ Daniel Olvera as the Sentinels take on the Sea Kings in Palos Verdes, CA, on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)
Reseda’s Kameran Charles looks on against Kennedy Friday night.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Loyola QB Joe Tatum is sacked by Mira Costa’s Isaac Lansky. Loyola at Mira Costa non-league football game Friday September 24, 2021. (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Roman Toilolo #2 of Damien catches a pass for first down again st Mark Thomas iii #6 of Bishop Amat in the first half of a prep football game at Bishop Amat Memorial High School in La Puente on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Head coach Steve Hagerty of Bishop Amat reacts against Damien in the first half of a prep football game at Bishop Amat Memorial High School in La Puente on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Capistrano Valley receiver Dane Benedix carries the ball for a touchdown after a catch at the 10-yard line during a nonleague game against Cypress on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Millikan’s Brodie Wojcik (22) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Long Beach Poly during the first half of a Moore League prep football game at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Long Beach, Calif. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer)
Rancho Cucamonga’s Isaiah Lopez, (#11), runs for extra yards between Cajon’s Rae Ford, (#19), and Jered Rennick, (#21), during Friday night’s non-league game at Cajon High School in San Bernardino, Ca., September 24, 2021. (Contributing Photographer/John Valenzuela)
Aiden Ramos #5 of Bishop Amat runs for yardage against Damien in the first half of a prep football game at Bishop Amat Memorial High School in La Puente on Friday, September 24, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Millikan’s Myles Jackson (9) throws the ball against Long Beach Poly during the first half of a Moore League prep football game at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Long Beach, Calif. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer)
Mira Costa’s Reese Leonard glides into end zone for TD. Loyola at Mira Costa non-league football game Friday September 24, 2021. (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Mira Costa coach Don Morrow talks to team during timeout. Loyola at Mira Costa non-league football game Friday September 24, 2021. (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)