The high school football season delivered another memorable Friday night that was filled with exciting games across the Southern California region.
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Check out the Southern California News Group’s large collection of photos from the best games Friday, Oct. 2.
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Servite’s Benjamin Harris (6) finds himself surrounded by Orange Lutheran defenders during a high school football game between Servite High and Orange Lutheran High in a Trinity League contest at Orange Coast College on October 2, 2026.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Chaminade High School’s Elijah Washington (3) reacts after tackling Notre Dame High School’s Noel Washington (27) during their football game at Chaminade in West Hills, CA, on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Mater Dei quarterback Paytyn Guess (13) throws the ball during a Trinity League game against Santa Margarita at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Chaminade High School’s Marquis Jones (4) carries the ball as Captain Alexander (72) throws a block against Notre Dame High School during their football game at Chaminade in West Hills, CA, on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Serra running back AJ McBean runs thru Bishop Amat defense in Mission League football game Friday October 2, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Damien Spartans Dupri Stevenson-Dorsey (5) runs the ball back on a kickoff for a touchdown during the first half of a prep football game against the Chino Hills Huskies at Damien High School in La Verne on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Santa Margarita running back Adrian Petero (26) carries the ball during a Trinity League game against Mater Dei at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mater Dei wide receiver Tristan Brown (26) carries the ball after a catch during a Trinity League game against Santa Margarita at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Serra running back AJ McBean does Heisman pose after 34yd TD vs. Bishop Amat in Mission League football game Friday October 2, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Damien Spartans Malcolm Isaac (21) runs the ball for a gain of yards during the first half of a prep football game against the Chino Hills Huskies at Damien High School in La Verne on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Chaminade High School’s Andrew Cordero (12) is wrapped up by Notre Dame High School’s Judge Monroe (9) during their football game at Chaminade in West Hills, CA, on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat back Ayden Bias big run vs.Serra in Mission League football game Friday October 2, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Santa Margarita quarterback Fletch Palmer (3) throws the ball during a Trinity League game against Mater Dei at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Chino Hills Huskies wide receiver Makhi Cook (19) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first half of a prep football game against the Damien Spartans at Damien High School in La Verne on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Servite’s Gino Wang (3) gets sandwiched by two Orange Lutheran defenders during a high school football game between Servite High and Orange Lutheran High in a Trinity League contest at Orange Coast College on October 2, 2026.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Damien Spartans Dupri Stevenson-Dorsey (5) runs the ball in for a touchdown on a kickoff return during the first half of a prep football game against the Chino Hills Huskies at Damien High School in La Verne on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Chaminade High School’s Andrew Cordero (12) is wrapped up by Notre Dame High School’s Judge Monroe (9) during their football game at Chaminade in West Hills, CA, on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Mater Dei quarterback Paytyn Guess (13) carries the ball on a quarterback keeper play during a Trinity League game against Santa Margarita at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Bishop Amat receiver Devin Robert with acrobatic TD catch vs. Serra in Mission League football game Friday October 2, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Santa Margarita wide receiver Kiyan Callis (10) carries the ball during a Trinity League game against Mater Dei at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Bishop Amat receiver Jaiden Combal gets stopped by Serra DB Dion Edwards in Mission League football game Friday October 2, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Chaminade High School’s Andrew Cordero (12) attempts to elude a tackle by Notre Dame High School’s Judge Monroe (9) during their football game at Chaminade in West Hills, CA, on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Servite’s Kenneth Ashley Jr. (27) grabs the face mask of Orange Lutheran’s Ryan Christianson (28) during a high school football game between Servite High and Orange Lutheran High in a Trinity League contest at Orange Coast College on October 2, 2026.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Serra back AJ McBean cuts across Bishop Amat defense for TD in first half of Mission League football game Friday October 2, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat DB Dallas McGowan returns an interception vs. Serra in Mission League football game Friday October 2, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Notre Dame High School’s Noel Washington (27) carries the ball as he is tackled by Chaminade High School’s Elijah Washington (3) and Elijah Williams (6) during their football game at Chaminade in West Hills, CA, on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Serra running back James Robinson gets tackled by Bishop Amat defenders in Mission League football game Friday October 2, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Mater Dei quarterback Paytyn Guess (13) carries the ball on a quarterback keeper play during a Trinity League game against Santa Margarita at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Orange Lutheran’s Raiden Velasquez (11) enjoys his touchdown with Orange Lutheran’s Hudson Ploog (10) during a high school football game between Servite High and Orange Lutheran High in a Trinity League contest at Orange Coast College on October 2, 2026.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Santa Margarita quarterback Fletch Palmer (3) throws the ball during a Trinity League game against Mater Dei at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Chaminade High School’s Hendrix Coleman (17) drops back to pass against Notre Dame High School during their football game at Chaminade in West Hills, CA, on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Serra QB Hassir Houston runs free vs. Bishop Amat in Mission League football game Friday October 2, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Mater Dei running back Asir Nembhard (20) carries the ball during a Trinity League game against Santa Margarita at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Chaminade High School’s Cameron Blackman (5) is tackled by Notre Dame High School’s Tahj Skinner (5) during their football game at Chaminade in West Hills, CA, on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Servites’ Kenneth Ashley Jr. (27) throws Orange Lutheran’s Ryan Christianson (28) down by the facemark during a high school football game between Servite High and Orange Lutheran High in a Trinity League contest at Orange Coast College on October 2, 2026.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Damien Spartans Malcolm Isaac (21) runs the ball during the first half of a prep football game against the Chino Hills Huskies at Damien High School in La Verne on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Bishop Amat back Justin Clinton gets swarmed by defenders vs. Serra in Mission League football game Friday October 2, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Chino Hills Huskies quarterback Daniel Mielke II (13) hands off the ball to Chino Hills Huskies running back William Bryant (20) during the first half of a prep football game against the Damien Spartans at Damien High School in La Verne on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Chaminade High School’s Marquis Jones (4) carries the ball as Captain Alexander (72) throws a block against Notre Dame High School during their football game at Chaminade in West Hills, CA, on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Chaminade High School’s Marquis Jones (4) attempts to break through Notre Dame High School’s defensive line during their football game at Chaminade in West Hills, CA, on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Rob Curtis, Contributing Photographer)
Damien Spartans quarterback Anthony Randolph (4) makes a pass during the first half of a prep football game against the Chino Hills Huskies at Damien High School in La Verne on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Servite’s Benjamin Harris (6) finds himself surrounded by Orange Lutheran defenders during a high school football game between Servite High and Orange Lutheran High in a Trinity League contest at Orange Coast College on October 2, 2026.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
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