Photos: Check out the action from Friday’s high school football playoffs
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November 8, 2025, 05:10 AM
Take a look at some of the Southern California News Group’s top photos from the high school football playoff games Friday, Nov. 7.
Huntington Beach wide receiver Troy Foster leaps over a would-be-tackler while carrying the ball during a CIF-SS Division 3 playoff game against Edison on Friday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Aaron Guillen #0 of Northview is tackled by Isaiah Lazarus #8 of Bonita. Bonita played Northview in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round game on Nov. 7, 2025 in La Vern CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Notre Dame quarterback Wyatt Brown (7) runs the ball against Laguna Beach during their CIF-SS Div. 3 Round 1 playoff game at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Torrance defensive back Morgan Dixon breaks up pass intended for Redondo’s Tyler Harper in first round CIFSS Div 5 playoff football game Friday Nov. 7, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda’s Thomas Knutson (38) celebrates his interception during a game between Yorba Linda and Los Alamitos in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. on Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Huntington Beach wide receiver Jimmel Champion makes a leaping touchdown catch during a CIF-SS Division 3 playoff game against Edison on Friday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Charter Oak’s Damian Huff (3) gets a fingertip on the ball but was unable to secure it in front of Muir’s Noah Bozeman, left, during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 4 football playoffs at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Matt Milazzo #6 of Bonita catches a pass in front of Andrew Ramos #11 of Northview. Bonita played Northview in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round game on Nov. 7, 2025 in La Vern CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Ryder Grosenbach #4 of Bonita celebrates breaking up a pass intended for Jaishon Bledsoe #5 of Northview. Bonita played Northview in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round game on Nov. 7, 2025 in La Vern CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Isaiah Lucero #1 of Northview is tackled by Ryder Grosenbach #4 of Bonita. Bonita played Northview in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round game on Nov. 7, 2025 in La Vern CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Edison running back Maddox Thomas carries the ball for a touchdown during a CIF-SS Division 3 playoff game against Huntington Beach on Friday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
St. Anthony senior Andres Mendoza picks up 18-yards on a reception against El Monte in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 11 playoffs at the St. Anthony High School Athletic Complex in Long Beach on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda’s Michael Saucedo (80) pulls in a long pass behind Los Alamitos’ Lenny Ibarra (28) during a game between Yorba Linda and Los Alamitos in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. on Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Robert Lucero #2 of Northview is tackled by Matthew Mijares #50 of Bonita. Bonita played Northview in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round game on Nov. 7, 2025 in La Vern CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
McCoy Browner #0 of Bonita picks off a ball intended for Isaiah Lucero #1 of Northview. Bonita played Northview in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round game on Nov. 7, 2025 in La Vern CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Redondo Union’s football team takes the field shortly before their contest with South Torrance, Thursday. Redondo steamrolled past South, clinching a spot for the postseason after their 58-21 victory. (Photo by Greg Fontanilla)
Redondo Union DB Kyle Westbrook goes head to head with Torrance RB Kaeson Pressley in first round CIFSS Div 5 playoff football game Friday Nov. 7, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda’s Troy Roberts (47) can’t shake Los Alamitos’ Lenny Ibarra (28) during a game between Yorba Linda and Los Alamitos in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. on Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
El Monte senior Andrew Lopez picks up yards against St. Anthony in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 11 playoffs at the St. Anthony High School Athletic Complex in Long Beach on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Jaishon Bledsoe #5 of Northview runs past Josh Perez #5 of Bonita. Bonita played Northview in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round game on Nov. 7, 2025 in La Vern CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda’s Caleb Zamora (18) pulls a long first down pass during a game between Yorba Linda and Los Alamitos in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. on Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Notre Dame’s Luc Weaver (8) gets by Laguna Beach defender Grayson Kazmouz (16) and scores a touchdown in their CIF-SS Div. 3 Round 1 playoff game at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Charter Oak’s Corin Berry (7) scans the field for an open player to toss the ball to during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 4 football playoffs against Muir at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Sebastian Vasquez #22 of Bonita follows a block by John Shahine #65. Bonita played Northview in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round game on Nov. 7, 2025 in La Vern CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda’s Isaiah Trujillo (30) scores during a game between Yorba Linda and Los Alamitos in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. on Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Huntington Beach wide receiver Troy Foster makes a touchdown catch during a CIF-SS Division 3 playoff game against Edison on Friday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Rudy Velazquez #4 of Northview pursues Isaiah Lazarus #8 of Bonita. Bonita played Northview in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round game on Nov. 7, 2025 in La Vern CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Muir’s Trey Gamble (9) chucks the ball to Alijha Smith, left, during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 4 football playoffs at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Notre Dame’s Emmanuel Pullins (3) runs the ball against Laguna Beach in their CIF-SS Div. 3 Round 1 playoff game at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Redondo Union linebacker Brock Herrera stops Torrance receiver Morgan Dixon in first round CIFSS Div 5 playoff football game Friday Nov. 7, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Torrance High takes the field. Redondo Union vs.Torrance in first round CIFSS Div 5 playoff football game Friday Nov. 7, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
St. Anthony senior Andres Mendoza makes an 18-yard reception against El Monte in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 11 playoffs at the St. Anthony High School Athletic Complex in Long Beach on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Alamitos’ Beckham Hofland (84) heads for the end zone for a Los Alamitos touchdown during a game between Yorba Linda and Los Alamitos in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. on Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Muir’s Ezekiel Rodriguez (43) is congratulated by Diego Delgado (25) after coming up with a tackled against Charter Oak during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 4 football playoffs at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Redondo Union RB Christian Zeno gets folded up by Torrance defenders Vaughn Reinert (22) and Elias Emerson in first round CIFSS Div 5 playoff football game Friday Nov. 7, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Sebastian Vasquez #22 of Bonita celebrates a first half touchdown. Bonita played Northview in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round game on Nov. 7, 2025 in La Vern CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
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Notre Dame quarterback Wyatt Brown (7) looks for an open receiver as they play Laguna Beach in a CIF-SS Div. 3 Round 1 playoff game at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Redondo Union receiver Tyler Harper pulls in long pass vs.Torrance in first round CIFSS Div 5 playoff football game Friday Nov. 7, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda’s Caleb Zamora (18) finds a hole on a kickoff return during a game between Yorba Linda and Los Alamitos in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. on Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Edison wide receiver Matthew AuAu carries the ball after making a catch during a CIF-SS Division 3 playoff game against Huntington Beach on Friday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Muir’s Zion McDonald (4) carries the ball behind Noah Bozeman (6) while he’s chased by Charter Oak’s Jayden Harris (36) during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 4 football playoffs at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Isaiah Lucero #1 of Northview avoids McCoy Browner #0 of Bonita and Jacob Maddox #7. Bonita played Northview in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round game on Nov. 7, 2025 in La Vern CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
St. Anthony’s Andres Mendoza runs a kickoff back for a touchdown against El Monte in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 11 playoffs at the St. Anthony High School Athletic Complex in Long Beach on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Torrance High cheer fire up fans. Redondo Union vs.Torrance in first round CIFSS Div 5 playoff football game Friday Nov. 7, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Charter Oak’s Antonio Reasby (4) hangs onto the ball as he’s tackled during the first round of the CIF-SS Division 4 football playoffs against Muir at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Torrance RB Kaeson Pressley leaves Redondo player in his wake during first round CIFSS Div 5 playoff football game Friday Nov. 7, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Huntington Beach quarterback Brady Edmunds throws the ball during a CIF-SS Division 3 playoff game against Edison on Friday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Redondo Union back Bo Ausmus breaks free down sideline vs.Torrance in first round CIFSS Div 5 playoff football game Friday Nov. 7, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Robert Lucero #2 of Northview drops back to pass the ball. Bonita played Northview in the CIF-SS Division 5 first round game on Nov. 7, 2025 in La Vern CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
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Huntington Beach wide receiver Troy Foster leaps over a would-be-tackler while carrying the ball during a CIF-SS Division 3 playoff game against Edison on Friday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
