Prep talk: City Section football championships offer new beginnings
The city section football championships Friday and Saturday featured matchups featuring teams trying to return to glory and others seeking their first titles. They are refreshing and new. Since 2005, City’s first division had not seen Narbonne or Birmingham play in the final.
Carson and Crenshaw will face off Saturday at 6 p.m. at LA Southwest College for the Open Division title. Carson has won 11 City titles but none since 2003. Crenshaw has won six City titles but none from the top division since 2013.
In Division I, South Gate faces Marquez on Saturday at 2 p.m. at LA Southwest College. Marquez never won a title and South Gate won it in 1988 and 1955.
In Division II, Cleveland faces San Fernando on Friday at 6 p.m. in Birmingham. San Fernando is an eight-time champion that was a powerhouse in the 1970s with its triangle offense, led by Heisman Trophy winner Charles White. Cleveland has never won a title.
In Division III, it’s Hawkins against Santee Friday at 2 p.m. in Birmingham. Hawkins is seeking its first title and Santee last won it in 2018.
The winners will advance to next week’s regional playoffs. State pairings will be announced Sunday. And they get to practice on Thanksgiving, which is always a good sign that the season is going well.
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