Take a look at the Southern California News Group’s photos from the high school football games Friday night, Nov. 18.
These were the semifinals of the playoffs, and the night produced lots of drama and amazing plays as teams tried to move on to the championship games. Take a look at the highlights in our photo gallery, and make sure you see all of our coverage online.
Mater Dei’s head coach Bruce Rollison leads his players on to the field before the game between Los Alamitos High and Mater Dei High in the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 1 football playoffs at Santa Ana Stadium in Santa Ana California on Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo by Michael Goulding)
Calabasas’s Quarterback Alonzo Contrera runs for yardage
during their CIF Southern Section Division 6 football semifinal game against San Jacinto Friday night at San Jacinto High School. (Photo by Nick Koon, Contributing Photographer)
St. John Bosco wide receiver DeAndre Moore, center, jumps to avoid a tackle by Mission Viejo middle linebacker Tommy Reese, left, and strong safety Mikey Damato, right, in the CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal in Mission Viejo on Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Faith Baptist’s Jackson Simon, left, intercepts a pass intended for California School for the Deaf-Riverside’s Jory Valencia during the CIF Southern Section 8-Man, Division 1 championship, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Birmingham High School. (Photo by Michael Owen Baker, contributing photographer)
Muir prepares to face Baldwin Park in a CIF-SS Division 10 football semifinal game at Baldwin Park High School in Baldwin Park on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Mater Dei’s Jordon Davison (0) scores on a short run for the first touchdown of the game during the first half of the game between Los Alamitos High and Mater Dei High in the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 1 football playoffs at Santa Ana Stadium in Santa Ana California on Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo by Michael Goulding)
Baldwin Park races onto the field to take on Muir in a CIF-SS Division 10 football semifinal game at Baldwin Park High School in Baldwin Park on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Mission Viejo quarterback Kadin Semonza, left, gets his pass just by Bosco defensive lineman Jailen Perkins in the first quarter of the CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal in Mission Viejo on Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Upland’s Dominic Cox, (#2) runs with the ball after catching a pass against Bishop Diego during the first half of Friday’s CIF Southern Section Division 3 football semifinal game at
Upland High School in Upland, Ca., November 18, 2022(Contributing Photographer/John Valenzuela)
Jusyis Solis of Aquinas scores against St. Francis in the CIF Southern Section Division 5 semifinal game November 18, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Mater Dei’s Nathaniel Frazier (6) out runs a couple of Los Alamitos’ defenders for a touchdown during the first half of the game between Los Alamitos High and Mater Dei High in the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 1 football playoffs at Santa Ana Stadium in Santa Ana California on Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo by Michael Goulding)
California School for the Deaf-Riverside’s Jory Valencia breaks up a pass intended for Faith Baptist’s Parker Mills during the CIF Southern Section 8-Man, Division 1 championship, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Birmingham High School. (Photo by Michael Owen Baker, contributing photographer)
Downey’s Ian Hernandez stretches as he’s tackled to score a touchdown against Cathedral in Downey on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. CIF-SS Div 4 semifinals. (Photo by Scott Varley, Contributing Photographer)
St. John Bosco running back Cameron Jones, center, breaks into the open and sprints to the end zone for a touchdown against Mission Viejo in the opening minutes of the CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal in Mission Viejo on Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Chaminade QB Javance Johnson with one of his big first half gains. Chaminade vs.Inglewood CIF-SS Div 2 football playoff semifinal Friday November 18, 2022 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Birmingham’s Ronnell Hewitt (21) evades Steven Perez’ (29) tackle for a touchdown in second quarter play during the City Section Open Division semifinal at Banning on Friday, November 18, 2022.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Muir’s Turran Williams (8) tries to stay on his feet as he charges through Baldwin Park’s defense during a CIF-SS Division 10 football semifinal game at Baldwin Park High School in Baldwin Park on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
California School for the Deaf-Riverside’s Kaden Adams (5) tries for the end zone against
Faith Baptist during the CIF Southern Section 8-Man, Division 1 championship, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Birmingham High School. (Photo by Michael Owen Baker, contributing photographer)
Inglewood RB Dane Reed gets wrapped up by Chaminade defense. Chaminade vs.Inglewood CIF-SS Div 2 football playoff semifinal Friday November 18, 2022 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
The Downey Vikings takes the field before their game against Cathedral in Downey on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. CIF-SS Div 4 semifinals. (Photo by Scott Varley, Contributing Photographer)
Faith Baptist’s Parker Mills is tackled by California School for the Deaf-Riverside’s Kaden Adams (5) during the CIF Southern Section 8-Man, Division 1 championship, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Birmingham High School. (Photo by Michael Owen Baker, contributing photographer)
San Jacinto’s Quarterback Dereun Dortch gets tackled near the end zone after a long run during the CIF Southern Section Division 6 football semifinal game between San Jacinto and Calabasas Friday night at San Jacinto High School. (Photo by Nick Koon, Contributing Photographer)
Bosco running back Cameron Jones celebrates his touchdown against Mission Viejo in the first quarter with wide receiver DeAndre Moore (3) in the CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal in Mission Viejo on Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Mater Dei’s Zeus Venegas (74) pressures Los Alamitos’ Malachi Nelson (7) during the first half of the game between Los Alamitos High and Mater Dei High in the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 1 football playoffs at Santa Ana Stadium in Santa Ana California on Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo by Michael Goulding)
Calabasas’s Aaron Butler. Breaks away for yardage during their CIF Southern Section Division 6 football semifinal game against San Jacinto Friday night at San Jacinto High School. (Photo by Nick Koon, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda’s William Saucedo falls forward for maximum yardage in the CIF game against Corona Del Mar.
Photographed on Friday, Nov, 18, 2022 in Yorba Linda, California by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Baldwin Park’s Drew Knight (12) charges through Muir’s defense during a CIF-SS Division 10 football semifinal game at Baldwin Park High School in Baldwin Park on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
California School for the Deaf-Riverside quarterback Trevin Adams pumps up the crowd after his touchdown against Faith Baptist during the CIF Southern Section 8-Man, Division 1 championship, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Birmingham High School. (Photo by Michael Owen Baker, contributing photographer)
Chaminade RB Jaelon Barbarin leaves ball behind on botched handoff. Chaminade recovered. Chaminade vs.Inglewood CIF-SS Div 2 football playoff semifinal Friday November 18, 2022 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Downey’s kicker Isaac Madrid celebrates a 2-point conversion against Cathedral in Downey on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. CIF-SS Div 4 semifinals. (Photo by Scott Varley, Contributing Photographer)
Baldwin Park’s Caleb Calvin (2) tries to make his way through Muir’s defense during a CIF-SS Division 10 football semifinal game at Baldwin Park High School in Baldwin Park on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Inglewood RB Caleb Harper is stopped by Chaminade’s Cody Franck. Chaminade vs.Inglewood CIF-SS Div 2 football playoff semifinal Friday November 18, 2022 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Chaminade QB Javance Johnson dives on bad handoff. Chaminade vs.Inglewood CIF-SS Div 2 football playoff semifinal Friday November 18, 2022 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Banning quarterback Robert Guerrero (7) is under pressure in first-half play during the City Section Open Division semifinal against Birmingham at Banning on Friday, November 18, 2022.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
St. Francis quarterback Jack Jacobs against Aquinas in the CIF Southern Section Division 5 semifinal game November 18, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Calabasas’s Domata Peko Jr. grabs a loose ball for a turnover and runs for yardage during their CIF Southern Section Division 6 football semifinal game against San Jacinto Friday night at San Jacinto High School. (Photo by Nick Koon, Contributing Photographer)
California School for the Deaf-Riverside quarterback Trevin Adams (4) tries to escape Faith Baptist’s Cade Cashman during the CIF Southern Section 8-Man, Division 1 championship, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Birmingham High School. (Photo by Michael Owen Baker, contributing photographer)
Devyn Turner carries the ball for St. Francis as they host Aquinas in the CIF Southern Section Division 5 semifinal game November 18, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Inglewood TE Jamari Johnson runs ball in for TD. Chaminade vs.Inglewood CIF-SS Div 2 football playoff semifinal Friday November 18, 2022 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Chaminade RB Jaelon Barbarin picks up big gain. Chaminade vs.Inglewood CIF-SS Div 2 football playoff semifinal Friday November 18, 2022 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Upland running back Rickey Allen, (#8), celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against Bishop Diego during the first half of Friday’s CIF Southern Section Division 3 football semifinal game at Upland High School in Upland, Ca., November 18, 2022(Contributing Photographer/John Valenzuela)
Chaminade receiver Logan Carpenter breaks loose outside of defense. Chaminade vs.Inglewood CIF-SS Div 2 football playoff semifinal Friday November 18, 2022 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
John Calmette carries the ball for St. Francis against Aquinas in the CIF Southern Section Division 5 semifinal game November 18, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Upland’s Dominic Cox, (#2) runs with the ball after catching a pass as Bishop Diego’s Misa Paiau, (#22), reaches to tackle him during the first half of Friday’s CIF Southern Section Division 3 football semifinal game at
Upland High School in Upland, Ca., November 18, 2022(Contributing Photographer/John Valenzuela)
Chaminade QB Javance Johnson picks up big yards with his legs. Chaminade vs.Inglewood CIF-SS Div 2 football playoff semifinal Friday November 18, 2022 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
St. Francis quarterback Jack Jacobs throws a pass against Aquinas in the CIF Southern Section Division 5 semifinal game November 18, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Muir’s Jaachai Pulley , right, charges through the field during a CIF-SS Division 10 football semifinal game at Baldwin Park High School in Baldwin Park on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
California School for the Deaf-Riverside head coach Keith Adams talks with Cody Metzner, left, and quarterback Trevin Adams during their CIF Southern Section 8-Man, Division 1 championship against Faith Baptist, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Birmingham High School. (Photo by Michael Owen Baker, contributing photographer)
Downey quarterback Aidan Chiles throws the ball down the field against Cathedral in Downey on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. CIF-SS Div 4 semifinals. (Photo by Scott Varley, Contributing Photographer)
Corona Del Mar’s Colin Pene races downfield late in the second quarter of his team’s game against Yorba Linda.
Photographed on Friday, Nov, 18, 2022 in Yorba Linda, California by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Preston Jernegan of St. Francis carries the ball against Aquinas in the CIF Southern Section Division 5 semifinal game November 18, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda’s William Saucedo breaks through the Corona Del Mar defense.
Photographed on Friday, Nov, 18, 2022 in Yorba Linda, California by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Banning’s Caleb Nuhi-Yandall (4) is tackled by Dominick Jefferson (14) during the City Section Open Division semifinal against Birmingham at Banning on Friday, November 18, 2022.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Downey’s Byrant Carey finds running room for a big gain against Cathedral in Downey on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. CIF-SS Div 4 semifinals. (Photo by Scott Varley, Contributing Photographer)
Downey defenders swarm Cathedral’s Ramon Galvez III in Downey on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. CIF-SS Div 4 semifinals. (Photo by Scott Varley, Contributing Photographer)
St. Francis football coach Dean Herrington against Aquinas in the CIF Southern Section Division 5 semifinal game November 18, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Downey’s Jaylen Crutchfield brushes aside a Cathedral defender as he runs for a first down in Downey on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. CIF-SS Div 4 semifinals. (Photo by Scott Varley, Contributing Photographer)
Devyn Turner carries the ball for St. Francis as they host Aquinas in the CIF Southern Section Division 5 semifinal game November 18, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Ronnie Roberts carries the ball for Aquinas against St. Francis in the CIF Southern Section Division 5 semifinal game November 18, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Birmingham running back Naiim Morgan (26) carries for a touchdown in second quarter play during the City Section Open Division semifinal at Banning on Friday, November 18, 2022.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
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