It was another Friday night filled with exciting high school football action across the Southern California region.
Check out the Southern California News Group’s large collection of photos from Week 4’s biggest games on Friday, Sept. 18.
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Mater Dei defensive lineman Viliami Sisifa, left, and defensive lineman Montana Toilolo, right, wrap their arms around Bishop Gorman running back Trey Washington to pull him down in Santa Ana on Friday, September 18, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer) -
Culver City’s Jonah Givens (6) breaks up a pass intended for Warren’s Julian Padin (3) during a non-league high school football game between Culver City High and Warren High at Warren High on September 18, 2026. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer) -
Carson High’s Jayden Tuioti forces a fumble during the Colts’ game against North Torrance on September 18, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Sierra Canyon’s Jaxsen Stokes dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Orange Lutheran during a game at Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth on Friday on Sept. 18, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) -
Culver City’s Jo’el la Foe (8) scores his first touchdown during a non-league high school football game between Culver City High and Warren High at Warren High on September 18, 2026. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer) -
Delano Rock #11 of the St. Francis catches a touchdown pass in front of Dominic Rodriguez #25 of the La Canada in the second quarter. St. Francis played La Canada in a boys football game on Sept. 18, 2026 in La Canada CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) -
Valley Christian Defenders quarterback Graham Lunzer (7) looks to pass the ball under pressure by St. Anthony Saints defenders in the first half of a prep football game at Valley Christian High School in Cerritos on Friday, September 18, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
St. Anthony Saints Evan Martinez (3) avoids a tackle by Valley Christian Defenders Sam Melcher (11) in the first half of a prep football game at Valley Christian High School in Cerritos on Friday, September 18, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Sierra Canyon’s Eli Zamorano tries to tackle Orange Lutheran’s Ryan Christianson during a game at Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth on Friday on Sept. 18, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) -
Grant Walker #4 of the St. Francis celebrates an interception in the second quarter. St. Francis played La Canada in a boys football game on Sept. 18, 2026 in La Canada CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) -
Delano Rock #11 of the St. Francis celebrates a touchdown with fans in the end zone while playing La Canada in the second quarter. St. Francis played La Canada in a boys football game on Sept. 18, 2026 in La Canada CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) -
Inglewood QB Lincoln Jahn is sacked by Long Beach Poly’s Jeionn Johnson in football game Friday September 18, 2026 at SoFi Stadium (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) -
Delano Rock #11 of the St. Francis runs past Dominic Rodriguez #25 of the La Canada for a touchdown in the second quarter.. St. Francis played La Canada in a boys football game on Sept. 18, 2026 in La Canada CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) -
Warren’s Jayvon Mayo (13) celebrates Dylan Thompson (8) touchdown during a non-league high school football game between Culver City High and Warren High at Warren High on September 18, 2026. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer) -
Mater Dei quarterback Paytyn Guess, left, scrambles away from Bishop Gorman outside linebacker Tausa’afia Taufa-Langi on a quarterback keeper in Santa Ana on Friday, September 18, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer) -
Mater Dei wide receiver Gavin Honore pulls in a pass against Bishop Gorman in the second quarter in Santa Ana on Friday, September 18, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer) -
Valley Christian Defenders Eli Zotewey (18) makes a catch for a first down under pressure by St. Anthony Saints Daniel Stover (42) in the first half of a prep football game at Valley Christian High School in Cerritos on Friday, September 18, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Valley Christian Defenders Sam Melcher (11) signals to his team after scoring in the first half of a prep football game against the St. Anthony Saints at Valley Christian High School in Cerritos on Friday, September 18, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Long Beach Poly receiver Zion Anderson gets grabbed by Inglewood defender Derion Long during football game Friday September 18, 2026 at SoFi Stadium (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) -
Warren’s Dylan Thompson (8) pulls in a touchdown pass as Culver City’s Jonah Givens (6) defends during a non-league high school football game between Culver City High and Warren High at Warren High on September 18, 2026. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer) -
Valley Christian Defenders Graham Lunzer (7) runs the ball for a gain of yards as he is tackled by St. Anthony Saints defenders in the first half of a prep football game at Valley Christian High School in Cerritos on Friday, September 18, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Warren’s head coach Adam Leonard during a non-league high school football game between Culver City High and Warren High at Warren High on September 18, 2026. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer) -
Vito Schiada #21 of the St. Francis throws a touchdown pass over CJ Mattmann #14 of the La Canada in the second quarter. St. Francis played La Canada in a boys football game on Sept. 18, 2026 in La Canada CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) -
St. Anthony Saints Juice Smith (12) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first half of a prep football game against the Valley Christian Defenders at Valley Christian High School in Cerritos on Friday, September 18, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Valley Christian Defenders quarterback Graham Lunzer (7) passes the ball in the first half of a prep football game against the St. Anthony Saints at Valley Christian High School in Cerritos on Friday, September 18, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Jermaine Thomas #7 of the St. Francis avoids Ross Piken #23 of the La Canada in the first half. St. Francis played La Canada in a boys football game on Sept. 18, 2026 in La Canada CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) -
North Torrance celebrates a touchdown during the Saxons’ game against Carson High on September 18, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
North Torrance quarterback Ezra Siitia gets the first down during the Saxons’ game against Carson High on September 18, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Carson High forces a fumble and scores a touchdown during the Colts’ game against North Torrance on September 18, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Valley Christian Defenders Levi Dean (12) runs for a touchdown in the first half of a prep football game against the Valley Christian Defenders at Valley Christian High School in Cerritos on Friday, September 18, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Ross Piken #23 of the La Canada is tackled by Jeff McDonough #40 of the St. Francis in the first quarter. St. Francis played La Canada in a boys football game on Sept. 18, 2026 in La Canada CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) -
Long Beach Poly punter Jonas Mendoza is tackled by Inglewood’s Jordan Williams after bad snap in football game Friday September 18, 2026 at SoFi Stadium (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) -
Warren’s Brandon Shade (2) runs to the 1-yard line in the closing seconds of the first half during a non-league high school football game between Culver City High and Warren High at Warren High on September 18, 2026. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer) -
Jermaine Thomas #7 of the St. Francis gets past La Canada defenders for a touchdown in the first half. St. Francis played La Canada in a boys football game on Sept. 18, 2026 in La Canada CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) -
Inglewood back Marlon Watson with big run in first hals against Long Beach Poly during football game Friday September 18, 2026 at SoFi Stadium (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) -
North Torrance quarterback Ezra Siitia rushes with the ball during the Saxons’ game against Carson High on September 18, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Valley Christian Defenders quarterback Graham Lunzer (7) passes under pressure by St. Anthony Saints Dion Myers (6) in the first half of a prep football game at Valley Christian High School in Cerritos on Friday, September 18, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) -
Matthew Moore #22 of the St. Francis is tackled by /v211/ in the first half. St. Francis played La Canada in a boys football game on Sept. 18, 2026 in La Canada CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) -
Long Beach Poly receiver Jayden Coley takes an awkward hit vs. Inglewood in football game Friday September 18, 2026 at SoFi Stadium (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) -
Ross Piken #23 of the La Canada intercepts a pass intended for Luke Danni #10 of the St. Francis in the first half. St. Francis played La Canada in a boys football game on Sept. 18, 2026 in La Canada CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) -
Inglewood QB Lincoln Jahn eyes receiver for TD pass against Long Beach Poly in football game Friday September 18, 2026 at SoFi Stadium (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) -
Carson High during the Colts’ game against North Torrance on September 18, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Will O’Connor #3 of the St. Francis try to get past Ethan Sui #22 of the La Canada in the first half. St. Francis played La Canada in a boys football game on Sept. 18, 2026 in La Canada CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) -
North Torrance’s defense comes in for a huddle during the Saxons’ game against Carson High on September 18, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
North Torrance quarterback Ezra Siitia passes the ball during the Saxons’ game against Carson High on September 18, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
North Torrance during the Saxons’ game against Carson High on September 18, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
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Mater Dei defensive lineman Viliami Sisifa, left, and defensive lineman Montana Toilolo, right, wrap their arms around Bishop Gorman running back Trey Washington to pull him down in Santa Ana on Friday, September 18, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
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