High school football fans were treated to an exciting night on November 10, 2023, as teams across California competed in the semifinals of the CIF Southern Section playoffs. The matchups showcased impressive performances, with several teams advancing to the championship rounds in their respective divisions.
CIF Southern Section Semifinal Results
In the Division 1 semifinals, Santa Margarita secured a commanding victory over Orange Lutheran with a score of 31 to 6. In a closely contested match, Centennial edged out Mater Dei 28 to 27, marking a significant moment in the playoffs.
Division 2 saw Los Alamitos defeat Murrieta Valley 23 to 10, while San Clemente dominated Leuzinger with a final score of 35 to 7. Meanwhile, in Division 3, Oxnard Pacifica triumphed over Chino Hills 42 to 24, and Palos Verdes secured their place in the final by beating Edison 23 to 10.
In Division 4, San Jacinto narrowly defeated Villa Park 18 to 15, and La Habra overcame Oaks Christian with a score of 20 to 7. Division 5 featured Redondo Union claiming victory against Loyola 21 to 7, and Rio Hondo Prep asserting dominance over La Serna with a final of 35 to 6.
Moving to Division 6, St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy decisively beat Roosevelt/E 39 to 6, while Ventura won against Agoura 28 to 14.
In Division 7, Barstow achieved a solid victory over Palm Springs 28 to 7, and Apple Valley defeated Saugus 21 to 7. Division 8 saw Beckman win against Palm Desert 28 to 14, and Brea Olinda take down Irvine 28 to 12.
The results continued with Division 9, where Ramona outperformed Hesperia 40 to 13, and Valley Christian/C beat San Dimas 28 to 12. In Division 10, Tahquitz narrowly defeated Santa Monica 41 to 35, while Hillcrest won against Pacifica/GG 39 to 20.
Division 11 had Baldwin Park defeating Western Christian 27 to 14, and Valley View winning against South Pasadena 28 to 21. In Division 12, Grace won a high-scoring match against Coachella Valley 49 to 42, while Santa Paula edged out Bellflower 17 to 14.
Lastly, Division 13 featured Woodbridge securing a narrow victory over Saddleback 24 to 21, and Montebello triumphed over La Puente 43 to 36. In Division 14, South El Monte defeated Miller 13 to 7, and Pioneer managed a close win against Anaheim 14 to 6.
L.A. City Section Highlights
In the L.A. City Section, the Open Division semifinals saw Carson overpower Garfield with a score of 40 to 7. Crenshaw also advanced by defeating Birmingham 12 to 7. In Division II, L.A. Marshall showcased an impressive performance, winning decisively against San Fernando 53 to 8.
These results set the stage for an exciting championship weekend as teams prepare for the final matches of the season. Fans and players alike look forward to the culmination of a thrilling playoff series, with many hoping to secure their place in high school football history.
