La Habra 45, Troy 0
Hillman’s 220 all-purpose yards, five TDs, complement another stellar defensive effort for 5-2, 2-0 defending Freeway League champions.
La Serna 31, Whittier 14
Burke, Burke and Co. keep impressive 7-0, 2-0 season on track against stubborn Cardinals.
Santa Fe 31, El Rancho 21
RB Turner ‘held’ to 90 yards rushing but Jackson’s late forced fumble and recovery sets up Bomer touchdown to secure victory over upset-minded Dons.
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 35, St. Paul 0
Did Swordsmen find a way to step up or did Knights shut it down in scoreless second half as St. Paul’s rugged preleague schedule finally comes to an end.
California 58, Pioneer 13
Condors not flashy, just steady as their all-around game continues to make them look like legitimate title contenders.
Montebello 41, Alhambra 34
The defense forced five turnovers and Marron-Espinosa combo rushed for 270 yards, five touchdowns, but Higa’s second fumble recovery blunts Moors’ late bid and preserves win.
Cantwell Sacred Heart 28, Mary Star of the Sea 7
Cardinals QB Hernandez only nine for 20, 112 yards passing, but for three touchdowns to help earn win in Camino Real League opener.
Norwalk 41, La Mirada 24
Winner’s ground game produces ‘only’ 442 yards (48 below season average), but it was sufficient to get past struggling-but-improving Matadores (1-6, 1-2).
Cerritos Valley Christian 38, Whittier Christian 21
Heralds QB Anderson 17 for 24 for 251 yards, three touchdowns — off the bench – but effort is wasted when defense can’t keep Crusaders out of the end zone.
Schurr v38, Mark Keppel 8
NOTE: Spartans won the game that was moved from Friday night to Thursday.