The high school football action Friday night in Southern California included some of the best games and player performances of the season.
Check out the Southern California News Group’s large collection of photos from the biggest games on Friday, and make sure you take a look at all of our coverage in the high school sports section.
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St. John Bosco wide receiver Kuika Moaalii beats Santa Margarita cornerback Ca’ron Williams to catch a pass for a touchdown in a Trinity League football game in Bellflower on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer) -
Glendora Tartans quarterback Sebastian Lawrence (12) prepares to pass during the first half of a prep football game against the Charter Oak Chargers at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Santa Margarita running back Adrian Petero, left, is congratulated by wide receiver Grant van Raaphorst after scoring a touchdown against St. John Bosco in a Trinity League football game in Bellflower on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer) -
Glendora Tartans prepare to hike the ball against the Charter Oak Chargers during the first half of a prep football game at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Charter Oak Chargers Jamareah Cobb (19) reaches for a pass intended for Glendora Tartans Tyson Rush (1) during the first half of a prep football game at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Charter Oak Chargers defensive end Aiona Key (44) prepares to tackle Glendora Tartans quarterback Sebastian Lawrence (12) during the first half of a prep football game at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
St. John Bosco quarterback Koa Malau’ulu looks for a receiver against Santa Margarita in a Trinity League football game in Bellflower on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer) -
Redondo Union QB Brady Grow barely gets ball past Inglewood linebacker Khamari Garnett during Bay League football game Friday October 16, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) -
Redondo Union back Rocky Martinez scrambles to recover fumble against Inglewood in Bay League football game Friday October 16, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) -
Santa Margarita defensive back Rayshawn Brandon intercepts a pass intended for St. John Bosco wide receiver Kuika Moaalii in a Trinity League football game in Bellflower on Friday, October 16, 2026. Brandon turned the interception into a touchdown. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer) -
Inglewood back Marlon Watson darts in for TD in first half of Bay League football game against Redondo Union Friday October 16, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) -
Glendora Tartans Nazir McGlothen (2) runs for a first down during the first half of a prep football game against the Charter Oak Chargers at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Charter Oak Chargers Julian Minor (7) leads the team onto the field prior to the first half of a prep football game against the Glendora Tartans at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Redondo Union back Jerrell Railey runs ball against Inglewood in Bay League football game Friday October 16, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) -
Santa Margarita defensive back Rayshawn Brandon runs an interception to the end zone for a touchdown against St. John Bosco in a Trinity League football game in Bellflower on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer) -
Glendora Tartans Johnny Jabbour (4) runs with the ball after recovering the ball in the end zone during the first half of a prep football game against the Charter Oak Chargers at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Charter Oak Chargers tight end Delano King (6) is tackled by Glendora Tartans Tyson Rush (1) during the first half of a prep football game at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Glendora Tartans Johnny Jabbour (4) recovers the ball in the end zone on a turnover during the first half of a prep football game against the Charter Oak Chargers at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Glendora Tartans quarterback Sebastian Lawrence (12) throws a pass intended for Glendora Tartans Quinn Thompson (11) during the first half of a prep football game against the Charter Oak Chargers at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Glendora Tartans Nazir McGlothen (2) runs for a first down past Charter Oak Chargers defenders during the first half of a prep football game at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Redondo Union back Rocky Martinez cuts back behind teammate Conor Reilly against Inglewood in Bay League football game Friday October 16, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) -
Charter Oak Chargers Dom Campos (23) and Charter Oak Chargers CJ Meza (29) tackle Glendora Tartans quarterback Sebastian Lawrence (12)during the first half of a prep football game at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Charter Oak Chargers Elias Jauregui (2) runs with the ball during the first half of a prep football game against the Glendora Tartans at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Inglewood QB Lincoln Jahn gets sacked by Redondo Union’s Adrien Trembley during Bay League football game Friday October 16, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) -
Charter Oak Chargers quarterback Dutch Burbidge (9) during the first half of a prep football game at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Charter Oak Chargers running back Jay Johnson (28) reacts after scoring during the first half of a prep football game against the Glendora Tartans at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Redondo Union back Rocky Martinez runs ball against Inglewood in Bay League football game Friday October 16, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) -
Glendora Tartans quarterback Sebastian Lawrence (12) prepares to throw the ball under pressure by Charter Oak Chargers Julian Minor (7) during the first half of a prep football game at Charter Oak High School in Covina on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Inglewood back Semaj Welch breaks long run against Redondo Union in Bay League football game Friday October 16, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) -
Inglewood QB Lincoln Jahn runs away from Redondo Union defenders in Bay League football game Friday October 16, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
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St. John Bosco wide receiver Kuika Moaalii beats Santa Margarita cornerback Ca’ron Williams to catch a pass for a touchdown in a Trinity League football game in Bellflower on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)