{"id":908867,"date":"2026-11-07T07:26:09","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T07:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/908867\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T07:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T07:26:09","slug":"photos-hot-shots-from-fridays-high-school-football-playoff-games-orange-county-register","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/908867\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos: Hot shots from Friday\u2019s high school football playoff games \u2013 Orange County Register"},"content":{"rendered":"

The high school football action Friday night in Southern California included some of the season\u2019s best games and player performances.<\/p>\n

Check out the Southern California News Group\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/p>\n

Bishop Amat\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Palos<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Valley<\/p>\n

Valley View\u2019s 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 Ca\u00f1ada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Quartz<\/p>\n

Quartz Hill\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Valley<\/p>\n

Valley View\u2019s Dominic DuBois is guarded by St. Francis\u2019 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 Ca\u00f1ada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/p>\n

Bishop Amat\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Newbury<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Palos<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Huntington<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Downey<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/p>\n

Bishop Amat\u2019s Kj Paea (2) tackles Oxard Pacifica\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Hart\u2019s<\/p>\n

Hart\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Serra<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Quartz<\/p>\n

Quartz Hill\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Newbury<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/p>\n

Bishop Amat\u2019s Jaiden Combal (13) is tackled from behind by Oxnard Pacifica\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"St.<\/p>\n

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 Ca\u00f1ada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/p>\n

Bishop Amat\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Palos<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Quartz<\/p>\n

Quartz Hill\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"St.<\/p>\n

St. Francis\u2019 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 Ca\u00f1ada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/p>\n

Bishop Amat\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"St.<\/p>\n

St. Francis\u2019 Mason Maddox fights for extra yards under pressure from Valley View\u2019s Daryeon Scott during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs at St. Francis High School in La Ca\u00f1ada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Newbury<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"St.<\/p>\n

St. Francis\u2019 Mason Maddox breaks up a pass intended for Valley View\u2019s Dominic DuBois during a first-round matchup in the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs at St. Francis High School in La Ca\u00f1ada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Palos<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Downey<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Downey<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/p>\n

Bishop Amat\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Hart\u2019s<\/p>\n

Hart\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Palos<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Hart\u2019s<\/p>\n

Hart\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Downey<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Serra\u2019s<\/p>\n

Serra\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Newbury<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Downey<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/p>\n

Bishop Amat\u2019s Nico Roberts (27) is knocked out of bounds by Oxnard Pacifica\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Downey<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Palos<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Newbury<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"St.<\/p>\n

St. Francis\u2019 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 Ca\u00f1ada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Newbury<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Downey<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Valley<\/p>\n

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 Ca\u00f1ada on Nov. 6, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Downey<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/p>\n

Bishop Amat\u2019s Jaiden Combal is tackled from behind by Oxnard Pacifica\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/p>\n

Bishop Amat\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/p>\n

Bishop Amat\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Palos<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

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Bishop Amat\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

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