Friday Night Lights: Week 2 High School Football Highlights
As high school football season heats up, Friday nights are filled with thrilling matchups and standout performances. The Southern California News Group is set to cover over 30 games, ensuring you stay updated with live scores and exciting photos throughout the event.
Players to Watch
Dominik Hardy, QB, Calabasas
- Stats: 74% completion rate, 266 passing yards per game, 5 TDs, 2 rushing TDs.
- Matchup: Facing Burbank, which struggled defensively last week.
Gabriel Degl’innocenti, DL, Hart
- Stats: 4.5 sacks and 7 tackles per game.
- Objective: Pressure Pacifica’s quarterback, Taylor Lee, for an upset victory.
Matt Milazzo, DB/WR, Bonita
- Stats: Team leader in interceptions and receiving yards with 2 TDs.
- Matchup: Going against a Western team that struggled with turnovers.
Charlie Ancich, RB, Whittier
- Stats: 262 rushing yards, 5 TDs.
- Historical Note: His grandfather was a legendary coach at St. Paul.
AJ McBean, RB, Serra
- Stats: 135 rushing yards, 3 TDs last week.
- Challenge: Short rushing game against Los Alamitos, which recently gave up significant yardage.
Jesiah Soro, DB, Redondo Union
- Task: Guarding Culver City’s prolific quarterback, Nicholas Hoang.
James Munro, LB, Canyon (Anaheim)
- Stats: Leads team with 24 tackles.
- Matchup: Facing Pacifica’s Zack Dickison, who had five touchdowns last week.
Predictions: Huntley’s Six Picks
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Brentwood vs. Oak Park:
- Pick: Brentwood
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St. Francis vs. Crespi:
- Pick: Crespi
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Riverside Poly vs. Redlands East Valley:
- Pick: Riverside Poly
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Loyola vs. Mira Costa:
- Pick: Mira Costa
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Cerritos vs. Valley Christian:
- Pick: Valley Christian
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Troy vs. Fullerton:
- Pick: Troy
Stay tuned for in-depth coverage, live updates, and highlights from these exciting matchups as players strive to etch their names into the history books this season!
