Southern Section High School Football Playoffs Begin; St. John Bosco and Mater Dei in Focus

Top seeds St. John Bosco and Mater Dei to start playoffs at home on Nov. 10 while first-timer Sierra Canyon given No. 3 seed; Birmingham leads City Section with 39 straight victories.

Five of the six Trinity League teams, including top seeds St. John Bosco and Mater Dei, have made the Southern Section Division 1 playoff bracket.
First-time contender Sierra Canyon was given the No. 3 seed, marking its initial appearance in the Division 1 playoffs.
In the City Section Open Division, Birmingham leads with a remarkable 39 consecutive wins against City Section opponents.
Division 2 of the Southern Section playoffs is expected to be highly competitive, with team rankings and coaching capabilities suggesting potential upsets and high-interest games.
Among the teams to watch in Division 3 is Tustin, which is 10-0 and has impressively outmatched opponents throughout the season.