The high school football action Friday night in Southern California included some of the season’s best games and player performances.
Check out the Southern California News Group’s large collection of photos from the biggest games Friday. Also, make sure you take a look at all of our coverage in the high school sports section.
Bishop Amat’s Kanan Khansarinia (9) signals for the ball during warm-ups ahead of the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 football playoffs against Oxnard Pacifica at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Palos Verdes receiver Jalen Flowers pulls in TD catch. Serra at Palos Verdes CIFSS Division 2 1st round football playoff game Friday November 6, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Valley View’s Dominic DuBois is swarmed by St. Francis defenders during a first-round CIF-SS Division 6 playoff game at St. Francis High School in La Cañada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Quartz Hill’s Kemir Smith (2) is swarmed by the Hart High School defense during their CIF Southern Section Division 4 playoff game in Quartz Hill, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Valley View’s Dominic DuBois is guarded by St. Francis’ Anthony Matthews III as he tries to make a catch during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs at St. Francis High School in La Cañada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat’s Ayden Bias (18) carries the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown against Oxnard Pacifica during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 football playoffs at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Newbury Park Panthers Darrien Johnson (4) holds up a number one sign after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a Division 4 CIF-SS playoff prep football game against the Downey Vikings at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, November 6, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Palos Verdes QB Ryan Rakowski struggles to stay inbounds. Serra at Palos Verdes CIFSS Division 2 1st round football playoff game Friday November 6, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Huntington Beach quarterback Brady Edmunds (9) is under pressure against Inglewood in a CIF-SS Division 2 first-round playoff game at Coleman Stadium on Friday November 6, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat head coach, Kory Minor, center, rallies his team before they take on Oxnard Pacifica in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 football playoffs at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Downey Vikings running back Max Acosta (26) scores a touchdown during the first half of a Division 4 CIF-SS playoff prep football game against the Newbury Park Panthers at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, November 6, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat’s Kj Paea (2) tackles Oxard Pacifica’s Lorenzo Lee (10) during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 football playoffs at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Hart’s Camren Ketner (5) carries the ball for a gain against Quartz Hill High School during their CIF Southern Section Division 4 playoff game in Quartz Hill, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Serra receiver Ikeem Crawford runs thru traffic. Serra at Palos Verdes CIFSS Division 2 1st round football playoff game Friday November 6, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Quartz Hill’s Jaivyn Nelson (0) carries the ball for a big gain during their CIF Southern Section Division 4 playoff game against Hart High School in Quartz Hill, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Newbury Park Panthers Tyler Stromsoe (2) runs the ball during the first half of a Division 4 CIF-SS playoff prep football game against the Downey Vikings at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, November 6, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat’s Jaiden Combal (13) is tackled from behind by Oxnard Pacifica’s Jamarcus Harmon (9) during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 football playoffs at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
St. Francis quarterback Vito Schiada launches a touchdown pass against Valley View during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs at St. Francis High School in La Cañada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat’s Jaiden Combal (13) runs the ball across the field during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 football playoffs against Oxnard Pacifica at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Palos Verdes DB Andrew Peterson near interception in Serra at Palos Verdes CIFSS Division 2 1st round football playoff game Friday November 6, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Quartz Hill’s Jaivyn Nelson (0) carries the ball for a big gain during their CIF Southern Section Division 4 playoff game against Hart in Quartz Hill, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
St. Francis’ Grant Walker carries the ball against Valley View during a first-round matchup in the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs at St. Francis High School in La Cañada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat’s Jairus Suani (30) kneels for a prayer before the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 football playoffs against Oxnard Pacifica at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
St. Francis’ Mason Maddox fights for extra yards under pressure from Valley View’s Daryeon Scott during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs at St. Francis High School in La Cañada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Newbury Park Panthers Dylan Miramontes (14) stretches out to make a catch during the first half of a Division 4 CIF-SS playoff prep football game against the Downey Vikings at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, November 6, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
St. Francis’ Mason Maddox breaks up a pass intended for Valley View’s Dominic DuBois during a first-round matchup in the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs at St. Francis High School in La Cañada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Palos Verdes Jeremy Roe sacks QB Hassir Houston. Serra at Palos Verdes CIFSS Division 2 1st round football playoff game Friday November 6, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Downey Vikings running back Max Acosta (26) slips through a tackle by Newbury Park Panthers defensive back Tyler Wirtz (3) during the first half of a Division 4 CIF-SS playoff prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, November 6, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Downey Vikings Jayden Diaz (10) is tackled by Newbury Park Panthers Merrick McClure (16) during the first half of a Division 4 CIF-SS playoff prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, November 6, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat’s Ayden Bias (18) hops into the air as he carries the ball against Oxnard Pacifica during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 football playoffs at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat celebrates after Ayden Bias (18) scored a touchdown against Oxnard Pacifica during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 football playoffs at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Hart’s Camren Ketner (5) carries the ball for a gain against Quartz Hill High School during their CIF Southern Section Division 4 playoff game in Quartz Hill, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Palos Verdes receiver Jalen Flowers pulls in TD catch. Serra at Palos Verdes CIFSS Division 2 1st round football playoff game Friday November 6, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Hart’s Camren Ketner (5) carries the ball for a gain against Quartz Hill High School during their CIF Southern Section Division 4 playoff game in Quartz Hill, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Downey Vikings Joshua Leon (1) is upended by Newbury Park Panthers Isaiah Garcia (20) during the first half of a Division 4 CIF-SS playoff prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, November 6, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Serra’s Derrick Coleman returns kickoff. Serra at Palos Verdes CIFSS Division 2 1st round football playoff game Friday November 6, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Newbury Park Panthers Caleb Perry (24) makes a catch in the end zone during the first half of a Division 4 CIF-SS playoff prep football game against the Downey Vikings at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, November 6, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Downey Vikings quarterback Kale Murphy (6) hands off the ball to Downey Vikings running back Max Acosta (26) during the first half of a Division 4 CIF-SS playoff prep football game against the Newbury Park Panthers at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, November 6, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat’s Nico Roberts (27) is knocked out of bounds by Oxnard Pacifica’s Isaiah Phelps (0) after recovering a fumble during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 football playoffs at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Downey Vikings David Asturias (14) returns the ball on the opening kick off against the Newbury Park Panthers during the first half of a Division 4 CIF-SS playoff prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, November 6, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Palos Verdes QB Ryan Rakowski breaks big run. Serra at Palos Verdes CIFSS Division 2 1st round football playoff game Friday November 6, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Newbury Park Panthers Tyler Stromsoe (2) is tackled by Downey Vikings players during the first half of a Division 4 CIF-SS playoff prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, November 6, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
St. Francis’ Teranus Synncere Pitts II carries the ball against Valley View during a first-round CIF-SS Division 6 playoff game at St. Francis High School in La Cañada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Newbury Park Panthers Darrien Johnson (4) runs down the the field on a kick off return to score during the first half of a Division 4 CIF-SS playoff prep football game against the Downey Vikings at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, November 6, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Downey Vikings running back Max Acosta (26) is tackled by Newbury Park Panthers Charlie Ward (17) during the first half of a Division 4 CIF-SS playoff prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, November 6, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Valley View quarterback Robert Dunlap Jr. scrambles against St. Francis during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs at St. Francis High School in La Cañada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Downey Vikings running back Max Acosta (26) slips through a tackle by Newbury Park Panthers defensive back Devin Ortega (29) during the first half of a Division 4 CIF-SS playoff prep football game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, November 6, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat’s Jaiden Combal is tackled from behind by Oxnard Pacifica’s Tadd Mitchell during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 football playoffs at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat’s Ayden Bias (18) carries the ball against Oxnard Pacifica during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 football playoffs at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat’s Justin Clinton (6) carries the ball against Oxnard Pacifica during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 football playoffs at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Palos Verdes receiver Kevin Owens returns kickoff. Serra at Palos Verdes CIFSS Division 2 1st round football playoff game Friday November 6, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
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Bishop Amat’s Kanan Khansarinia (9) signals for the ball during warm-ups ahead of the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 football playoffs against Oxnard Pacifica at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)