St. John Bosco vs. JSerra Catholic headlines this week's Top 10 high school football games

Two big-time games go down in Southern California that feature the four best teams in the Trinity League. No. 2 St. John Bosco (Bellflower) had a scare last week against Servite (Anaheim) but pulled out a 27-26 win and gets huge test this week against a 5-1 JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano) squad.

No. 1 Mater Dei (Santa Ana) hosts Servite at the Santa Ana Bowl in the other California game featured this week.

One of the best rivalries in high school football is going down in the Lone Star State between Lake Travis (Austin) and Westlake (Austin). This is the 15th meeting between the two since 2006. The Cavaliers have won 10 of the previous 14 but the Chaps have won the last two.

Two undefeated teams in the Arizona 6A Premier league face off with first place on the line. Brophy College Prep (Phoenix) hosts No. 21 Chandler and this one features an explosive offense against a stingy defense. The Wolves average 57 points per game while the Broncos allow 5.2 points per game.

The other states featured this week include New Jersey, Maryland/Washington D.C., Washington, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, and Ohio.

No. 2 St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) at JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)

• • 49
    St. John Bosco
  • 10
    JSerra Catholic

  10/11 Final

St. John Bosco: QB DJ Uiagalelei (6-4, 245), LB Kourt Williams II (6-1, 215), OL Drake Metcalf (6-2, 275), WR Kris Hutson (5-10, 175), WR Beaux Collins (6-2, 195)

JSerra Catholic: RB Chris Street (5-8, 190), OL Jeffrey Persi (6-7, 265), LB Jaden Genova (6-0, 195), S New Zealand Williams (6-2, 175), LB Malaki Te'o (5-11, 235)

St. John Bosco has dominated the series against JSerra. The Braves are 13-0 against the Lions but last year's game came down to the wire as they pulled out a 35-28 win. Expect Bosco to come out hungry after a one-point victory last week against Servite. JSerra Catholic has won four straight since losing to No. 22 St. Joseph Regional (Montvale, N.J.).

• • 25
    Westlake
  • 26
    Lake Travis

  10/11 Final

Westlake: WR Mason Mangum (5-11, 170), QB Kirkland Michaux (6-4, 200), WR Ryan Lindley (5-10, 160), S Leo Lowin (6-0, 185), WR Jaden Greathouse (6-3, 200)

Lake Travis: QB Hudson Card (6-2, 180), ATH Kyle Eaves (5-11, 160), Mauricio Trevino (5-11, 205), WR Grayson Sandlin (6-4, 205), DE Trey Sofia (6-5, 220)

Both Texas powers have produced a bunch of big-time players led by Drew Brees, Baker Mayfield, Garrett Wilson and Sam Ehlinger. Don't be shocked when some players on the field Friday night become marquee names down the road.

• • 28
    St. Joseph Regional
  • 10
    Bergen Catholic

  10/12 Final

St. Joseph Regional: OL Luke Wypler (6-3, 285), RB Audric Estime (6-1, 215), QB Michael Alaimo (6-4, 215), S Elijuwan Mack (6-0, 185), DE Amin Vanover (6-4, 260)

Bergen Catholic: S Jordan Morant (5-11, 210), DL Tywone Malone (6-4, 300), RB Ryan Butler (5-11, 210), OL Bryan Felter (6-2, 300), LB Esquire Boyce (5-10, 210)

This league was featured in our Top 10 toughest leagues in the country and a main reason why is these two New Jersey powers. They met in the Non-Public Group 4 championship last year with the Green Knights winning 13-0. This will be the 17th meeting since 2004 and the Crusaders have won nine of the previous 16.

• • 49
    Chandler
  • 0
    Brophy College Prep

  10/11 Final

Chandler: S Gunner Maldanado (5-11, 180), RB Daveon Hunter (5-10, 200), LB Malik Reed (6-2, 220), QB Mikey Keene (5-11, 165), LB Tate Romney (6-2, 200)

Brophy Prep: OL Andrew Milek (6-6, 295), LB Bryce Michael (6-1, 210), WR Ryan Mehio (5-11, 170), LB Jack Taylor (6-0, 195), QB Matthew Winter (6-2, 170)

The 6A Premier league made an appearance on the Top 10 toughest leagues too and the top two teams face off Friday with first place for the winner. The Wolves were the only new team to join the Top 25 this week after putting up 84 points on Perry (Gilbert). The three-time defending 6A state champs have won 19 games in a row and have outscored the opposition 342-87 in 2019.

• • 11
    Servite
  • 56
    Mater Dei

  10/11 Final

Servite: WR Tetairoa McMillan (6-3, 185), QB Noah Fifita (5-10, 170), WR Zedakiah Centers (5-10, 160), CB Karrington Dennis (5-8, 170), DE Tristen Wilson (6-2, 190)

Mater Dei: QB Bryce Young (5-11, 185), OL Myles Murao (6-2, 315), LB Raesjon Davis (6-1, 210), CB Jaylin Davies (5-11, 165), WR Kody Epps (5-10, 170)

Servite gets another crack at a Top 25 opponent and this time around it is the No. 1 team in the country. The Friars are 0-2 against ranked teams but almost pulled out a huge upset against St. John Bosco last week. The Monarchs have been the best team in high school football this season and are winning by nearly 40 points per game.

• • 42
    Our Lady of Good Counsel
  • 35
    Gonzaga

  10/11 Final

Good Counsel: OL Landon Tengwall (6-6, 300), LB Mitchell Melton (6-3, 235), DE Kris Jenkins (6-4, 240), CB Jason Scott (6-0, 170), CB Jalen McNair (5-9, 165)

Gonzaga: QB Caleb Williams, OL Olu Fashanu (6-5, 320), OL Luke Petitbon (6-3, 285), RB Malcolm Terry (5-9, 190), OL Jestus Johnson (6-3, 325)

League play begins this week for the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, which checked in as the second toughest league in the country. No. 9 Gonzaga brings in an eight game winning streak and won its first WCAC championship since 2002 last season. Williams has thrown his name in the mix to win the Player of the Year award in 2019. The Zags face its toughest test of the year on Friday as Good Counsel's lone loss came on the road in Southern California against No. 2 St. John Bosco.

• • 28
    O'Dea
  • 6
    Eastside Catholic

  10/11 Final

O'Dea: OL Owen Prentice (6-3, 280), DE Jalen Dixon (6-2, 255), RB Cameron Daniels (5-10, 200), QB Milton Hopkins (6-5, 200), LB Styles Siva-Tu'u (5-10, 205)

Eastside Catholic: WR Gee Scott Jr. (6-2, 205), DL J.T. Tuimoloau (6-4, 275), RB Sam Adams II (6-2, 200), CB Ayden Hector (6-0, 200), TE D.J. Rogers (6-3, 230)

• • 6
    Trinity Christian Academy
  • 45
    Colquitt County

  10/11 Final

Trinity Christian Academy: CB Fred Davis (6-0, 190), RB Kyjuan Herndon (5-9, 175), WR Marcus Burke (6-3, 170), DB Miles Brooks (6-2, 185), DL William Tippens (6-2, 295)

Colquitt County: RB Daijun Edwards (5-10, 200), WR Tajh Sanders (5-11, 165), WR Lemeke Brockington (5-11, 170), CB Nyquann Washington (5-11, 165), QB Jaycee Harden (6-1, 180)

Florida-Georgia bragging rights are on the line. Trinity Christian Academy has had one of the toughest schedules in the nation and is battle tested. The Packers are one of the first five teams out of the Top 25 and a statement win on Friday would give them a chance to jump into the rankings next week.

• • 3
    St. Ignatius
  • 7
    St. Edward

  10/12 Final

St. Ignatius: WR Connor Cmiel (6-2, 175), QB Griffin Hanna (6-2, 180), WR Henry Cook (5-10, 170), OL Nicholas Schwitzgebel (6-3, 285), RB Jack Welcsh (6-0, 195)

St. Edward: DE Jeff Pietrowski (6-1, 235), QB Conor O'Malley (6-0, 195), WR Montorie Foster (6-2, 175), RB Joey Formani (5-11, 205), LB CJ Hankins (6-0, 210)

The defending Ohio Division 1 state champs have won five straight since a season opening one point loss to No. 15 Mentor (Ohio). St. Ignatius enters 3-3 but two of those losses came against Top 25 opponents. This is the 20th meeting between the two Ohio powers since 2004 with the Wildcats winning 12 of the previous 19.

• • 7
    La Salle
  • 27
    Covington Catholic

  10/11 Final

Covington Catholic: TE Michael Mayer (6-5, 240), OL Lucas Jones (6-4, 270), QB Caleb Jacob (6-4, 210), RB Daniel Felix (6-0, 200), S Andy Molique (6-3, 190)