Flag Football Game Preview: Mater Dei Monarchs vs. JSerra Catholic Lions

The Mater Dei Monarchs will face off against the JSerra Catholic Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Mater Dei has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while JSerra Catholic will arrive with 23 straight wins.

Mater Dei is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of California's top teams: Santa Margarita, who was ranked sixth at the time (Mater Dei was ranked 24th). The Monarchs fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 28-26 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Monarchs have suffered since August 15th.

Meanwhile, JSerra Catholic posted their closest victory since October 15, 2024 on Thursday. They pulled ahead with a 21-20 photo finish over Orange Lutheran.

Mater Dei's defeat dropped their record down to 12-10. As for JSerra Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 23-0.

Mater Dei took a serious blow against JSerra Catholic in their previous meeting last Thursday, falling 35-7. Will the Monarchs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more flag football content.