Take a look at three of the best high school football games this week in the Southland:
THURSDAY
Leuzinger (4-1, 1-0) vs. Palos Verdes (4-2, 1-0) at SoFi Stadium, 8:30 p.m.
It will be a late night in Inglewood as these two schools compete for the critical game that will determine the Bay League championship. Both have standout defensemen in Palos Verdes' Ryan Rakowski and Leuzinger's Russell Sekona. Both schools have challenging schedules. Everything can be decided by a field goal. Loyola will play Gardena Serra at 5 p.m. Choice: Leuzinger.
FRIDAY
Wife Marria Islariya (4, 1-0 Al day (4-1) Bye Santa, Sanansist, 7 DD ?
If first-year coach Carson Palmer of Santa Margarita doesn't know about the physicality of the Trinity League, he's going to find out. Mater Dei's defense will target quarterback Trace Johnson. If the Eagles can establish a run game, that will help. Santa Margarita has an outstanding secondary that could test Mater Dei's talented receiving group. Choice: Mater Dei.
Palisades (6-0, 1-0) vs. Venice (3-3, 1-0), 7 p.m.
It's a Western League showdown pitting Venice's stingy defense against a Palisades offense that hasn't been held below 35 points this season. Quarterback Jack Thomas of Palisades threw 23 touchdown passes and two interceptions. Venice has the speed to prevent big games. Choice: Venice.
