The high school football semifinals on November 3, 2023, showcased a series of intense matchups across various divisions in the CIF Southern Section and L.A. City Section. Schools competed fiercely, with several teams advancing to the finals after a day filled with excitement and standout performances.
CIF Southern Section Results
In the Division 1 semifinals, **Santa Margarita** triumphed over **Orange Lutheran** with a decisive score of **31-6**, while **Centennial** edged out **Mater Dei** in a nail-biting finish, winning **28-27**. The Division 2 matches saw **Los Alamitos** secure a **23-10** victory against **Murrieta Valley**, and **San Clemente** dominated **Leuzinger** with a score of **35-7**.
As the day progressed, **Oxnard Pacifica** emerged victorious in Division 3, defeating **Chino Hills** **42-24**. **Palos Verdes** also advanced by beating **Edison** with a score of **23-10**. The Division 4 semifinals featured a close contest where **San Jacinto** narrowly defeated **Villa Park** **18-15**, while **La Habra** claimed a solid victory over **Oaks Christian**, ending the match at **20-7**.
In Division 5, **Redondo Union** secured a **21-7** win against **Loyola**, and **Rio Hondo Prep** dominated **La Serna**, finishing the match at **35-6**. The Division 6 matchups included **St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy** defeating **Roosevelt/E** **39-6**, and **Ventura** winning against **Agoura** with a score of **28-14**.
The excitement continued in Division 7, where **Barstow** beat **Palm Springs** **28-7** and **Apple Valley** narrowly defeated **Saugus** **21-7**. The Division 8 semifinals saw **Beckman** win against **Palm Desert** **28-14**, and **Brea Olinda** also advanced with a score of **28-12**.
In Division 9, **Ramona** secured a dominant victory over **Hesperia** with a score of **40-13**, while **Valley Christian/C** defeated **San Dimas** **28-12**. Division 10 featured **Tahquitz** winning a thrilling matchup against **Santa Monica** **41-35**, and **Hillcrest** advancing over **Pacifica/GG** **39-20**.
The Division 11 semifinals included **Baldwin Park** defeating **Western Christian** **27-14**, and **Valley View** edging past **South Pasadena** **28-21**. In Division 12, **Grace** triumphed over **Coachella Valley** **49-42**, while **Santa Paula** won against **Bellflower** **17-14**.
In Division 13, **Woodbridge** secured a close victory over **Saddleback** **24-21**, and **Montebello** advanced with a **43-36** win against **La Puente**. The final matches of the CIF Southern Section saw **South El Monte** narrowly defeat **Miller** **13-7**, while **Pioneer** triumphed over **Anaheim** **14-6**.
L.A. City Section Results
The L.A. City Section featured action-packed games as well. In the Open Division, **Carson** showcased their dominance by defeating **Garfield** **40-7**, while **Crenshaw** managed a tight win over **Birmingham**, finishing **12-7**.
In Division II, **L.A. Marshall** displayed an impressive performance, overwhelming **San Fernando** with a score of **53-8**.
The results from these semifinals set the stage for an exciting championship lineup, with teams vying for the coveted titles in their respective divisions. This weekend promises more thrilling action as players and fans look forward to the finals.
