Serra (Gardena, Calif.) vs. Folsom (Calif.), SaturdayThis will probably be the toughest test of the season for Serra, which is 14-0 and ranked 18th in the Xcellent 25. The Cavaliers have one of the state's most talent-packed rosters but have yet to beat a team ranked higher than 33rd in the MaxPreps state rankings. Senior receiver
George Farmer committed to USC last Friday afternoon, then caught a 59-yard touchdown pass that evening in Serra's 35-10 win over Arroyo Grande in the CIF-SS Western Division championship. Launching the scoring strike was senior quarterback
Conner Preston, an SMU pledge who has more than 3,500 passing yards and 42 touchdowns this season. This is Serra's second straight trip to a state bowl game. It defeated Marin Catholic in last year's Division III tilt.
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Don't look for Folsom to be dazzled or intimidated by Serra's collection of Division I recruits or its propensity for pounding opponents into submission. The No. 20 Bulldogs' confidence is at an all-time high after beating powerful Grant (Sacramento), 41-20, two weeks ago in the Sac-Joaquin Division II final – avenging a 49-14 loss to the Pacers earlier this season. Despite playing on an injured knee, senior quarterback
Dano Graves threw four touchdown passes and managed 129 rushing yards against Grant's fast and physical defensive front. This is Folsom's first trip to a state bowl championship game.
Mitch Stephens: Serra 45, Folsom 44
Steve Montoya: Folsom 35, Serra 31
Stephen Spiewak: Serra 44, Folsom 41
Kevin Askeland: Folsom 35, Serra 28
Jamie DeMoney: Folsom 41, Serra 35
MaxPreps Projection: Folsom 34, Serra 31
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