It was another Friday night filled with exciting high school football action across the Southern California region.
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Check out the Southern California News Group’s large collection of photos from the biggest games and featuring some of the amazing plays on Friday, Oct. 9.
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Hart High School’s Matix Frithsmith (4) carries the ball for a big gain but is tackled just short of the goal line against West Ranch High School during their football game at College of the Canyons in Valencia, CA, on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
La Mirada Matadores quarterback Isaac Cuevas (12) prepares to pass the ball under pressure by La Serna Lancers players during the first half of a prep football game at California High School in Whittier on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Simi Valley’s Brody Samon tackles Oaks Christian quarterback Cody Bird during a football game at Simi Valley High School on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Huntington Beach quarterback Brady Edmunds (9) dives for a first down, but comes up inches short, during a Delta League game against Dana Hills in Dana Point on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
El Segundo quarterback Ryan Wiacek runs with the ball during the Eagles game against Torrance High on October 9th, 2026. (Photos by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Simi Valley’s Salvador E. Villa tries to get past Oaks Christian’s Alifeleti Tuihalamaka during a football game at Simi Valley High School on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
La Serna Lancers Kenai Summage (4) is tackled by La Mirada Matadores defenders during the first half of a prep football game at California High School in Whittier on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Huntington Beach’s Dylin Bruce (2) hurdles a defender as he carries the ball during a Delta League game against Dana Hills in Dana Point on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Hart High School’s Matix Frithsmith (4) carries the ball for a gain against West Ranch High School during their football game at College of the Canyons in Valencia, CA, on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Huntington Beach’s Dylin Bruce (2) makes a leaping touchdown catch as the clock winds down on the first half during a Delta League game against Dana Hills in Dana Point on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dana Hills wide receiver Jack Norman (6) makes a catch during a Delta League home game against Huntington Beach in Dana Point on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Huntington Beach’s Dylin Bruce (2) carries the ball during a Delta League game against Dana Hills in Dana Point on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
La Mirada Matadores Jaylen Scott (6) breaks up a pass intended for La Serna Lancers Landon Armenta (10) during the first half of a prep football game at California High School in Whittier on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
West Ranch High School’s Matthew Steen (1) carries the ball against Hart High School during their football game at College of the Canyons in Valencia, CA, on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Oaks Christian’s Alifeleti Tuihalamaka tries to tackle Simi Valley’s Salvador E. Villa during a football game at Simi Valley High School on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Hart High School’s Matix Frithsmith (4) is tackled by West Ranch High School’s Shane Miller (17) during their football game at College of the Canyons in Valencia, CA, on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
La Mirada Matadores running back Josiah Fregoso (1) is tackled by La Serna Lancers Jonas O’Neil (8) during the first half of a prep football game at California High School in Whittier on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
La Serna Lancers Landon Armenta (10) runs for a touchdown during the first half of a prep football game against the La Mirada Matadores at California High School in Whittier on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Huntington Beach running back Dallas “DJ” Miller (5) carries the ball during a Delta League game against Dana Hills in Dana Point on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Simi Valley’s Brody Samon tackles Oaks Christian quarterback Cody Bird during a football game at Simi Valley High School on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
West Ranch High School’s Matthew Steen (1) carries the ball against Hart High School during their football game at College of the Canyons in Valencia, CA, on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Huntington Beach’s Dylin Bruce (2) carries the ball during a Delta League game against Dana Hills in Dana Point on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Huntington Beach quarterback Brady Edmunds (9) throws the ball during a Delta League game against Dana Hills in Dana Point on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dana Hills running back Enzo Gallo (84) carries the ball for a touchdown during a Delta League home game against Huntington Beach in Dana Point on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Hart High School’s Matix Frithsmith (4) carries the ball for a gain against West Ranch High School during their football game at College of the Canyons in Valencia, CA, on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
West Ranch High School’s Mesziah Ramos (0) avoids a tackle by Hart High School’s Bailey Hill (14) during their football game at College of the Canyons in Valencia, CA, on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
El Segundo quarterback Ryan Wiacek runs with the ball during the Eagles game against Torrance High on October 9th, 2026. (Photos by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Simi Valley’s Isaiah Arreola tries to bring down Oaks Christian’s Xavier Burkett during a football game at Simi Valley High School on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Hart High School’s Matix Frithsmith (4) carries the ball against West Ranch High School during their football game at College of the Canyons in Valencia, CA, on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
El Segundo quarterback Ryan Wiacek runs with the ball during the Eagles game against Torrance High on October 9th, 2026. (Photos by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Huntington Beach quarterback Brady Edmunds (9) throws the ball during a Delta League game against Dana Hills in Dana Point on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Hart High School’s Matix Frithsmith (4) is tackled by West Ranch High School’s Shane Miller (17) during their football game at College of the Canyons in Valencia, CA, on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Dana Hills quarterback Carter Anderson (10) carries the ball on a quarterback keeper play during a Delta League home game against Huntington Beach in Dana Point on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Torrance High defense brings down the opposing runner during the Tartars’ game against El Segundo on October 9th, 2026. (Photos by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
El Segundo running back Rocco Taylor rushes with the ball during the Eagles game against Torrance High on October 9th, 2026. (Photos by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
La Serna Lancers defensive lineman Douglas Deleon (12) hands off to La Mirada Matadores running back Josiah Fregoso (1) under pressure by La Serna Lancers Nathan Christiansen (19) during the first half of a prep football game at California High School in Whittier on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
La Mirada Matadores quarterback Isaac Cuevas (12) passes under pressure by La Serna Lancers defensive end Wyatt Leuschner (13) during the first half of a prep football game at California High School in Whittier on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
El Segundo running back Rocco Taylor rushes with the ball during the Eagles game against Torrance High on October 9th, 2026. (Photos by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
El Segundo wide receiver Ezekiel Sea runs with the ball after making a catch during the Eagles game against Torrance High on October 9th, 2026. (Photos by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Torrance High’s sideline during the Tartars’ game against El Segundo on October 9th, 2026. (Photos by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Torrance High running back Sonny Gomez rushes with the ball during the Tartars’ game against El Segundo on October 9th, 2026. (Photos by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Former NFL player Hank Baskett helps coach Oaks Christian during a game against Simi Valley at Simi Valley High School on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Hart High School’s Matix Frithsmith (4) carries the ball for a big gain but is tackled just short of the goal line against West Ranch High School during their football game at College of the Canyons in Valencia, CA, on Friday, October 9, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
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