UPDATE: The first round of the City Section high school flag football playoffs concluded with dramatic upsets and thrilling victories. Key matchups unfolded on Wednesday, setting the stage for an exciting quarterfinal round this Friday.
In Division I, the #16 seed Venice stunned the top-ranked Jefferson with a score of 20-13. Meanwhile, #8 Carson triumphed over #9 LA Roosevelt, winning 20-7. Notable performances included #5 Franklin blanking #12 Granada Hills Kennedy 12-0 and #13 Sylmar overcoming #4 Legacy with a surprising 20-6 victory. The #3 Birmingham team also secured a solid win against #14 GALA, finishing 32-13, while #11 El Camino Real edged out #6 King/Drew 25-16.
In Division II, the top seed, #1 Sun Valley Magnet, dominated #16 Dorsey, winning 33-6. #9 South East showcased their strength with a convincing 34-12 victory over #8 Bernstein. Additional highlights included #13 Mendez’s impressive win against #4 Stern, where they scored 38-6, and #3 San Fernando obliterating #14 Fremont 35-0.
Division III saw #1 South Gate narrowly defeat #16 Hollywood 13-6, while #9 Van Nuys edged #8 Taft 12-6. #12 Monroe overwhelmed #5 Orthopaedic, winning 31-12, and #3 LA Hamilton triumphed over #14 WISH Academy 32-18. Not to be overlooked, #6 Arleta dominated #11 Roybal 39-0, and #2 Hawkins delivered a decisive 50-18 victory against #15 Marquez.
Looking ahead, the quarterfinals are set for Friday, November 10 at 3 p.m. All eyes will be on these pivotal matchups:
OPEN DIVISION:
– #8 Verdugo Hills at #1 San Pedro
– #5 Wilmington Banning at #4 LA Marshall
– #6 LA Wilson at #3 Panorama
– #7 Narbonne at #2 Eagle Rock
DIVISION I:
– #16 Venice at #8 Carson
– #13 Sylmar at #5 Franklin
– #11 El Camino Real at #3 Birmingham
– #7 Garfield at #2 Bell
DIVISION II:
– #9 South East at #1 Sun Valley Magnet
– #13 Mendez at #5 Sotomayor/#12 Angelou
– #6 Lincoln/#11 Huntington Park at #3 San Fernando
– #7 Sherman Oaks CES vs. #2 Crenshaw/#15 Foshay
DIVISION III:
– #9 Van Nuys at #1 South Gate
– #13 Westchester at #12 Monroe
– #6 Arleta at #3 LA Hamilton
– #7 Chatsworth at #2 Hawkins
The semifinals are scheduled for November 12 at the higher seeds, culminating in the finals on November 15 at Garfield High. Fans are urged to keep an eye on these matchups as teams fight for glory and the chance to advance in the playoffs.
Stay tuned for the latest updates and results, as the excitement of high school flag football continues to capture the community’s heart!
