Sondheimer: City Section football quarterfinal | College News

Narbonne High’s football staff, idle since Sept. 27 after 4 forfeits by Marine League opponents protesting alleged rule violations, is scheduled to return to the sector Friday evening with a home sport towards Dorsey within the City Section Open Division playoffs.

Coach Malcolm Manuel has continued to have his staff apply and keep in form whereas ready for this week to lastly arrive. Dorsey gained the Coliseum League championship. Manuel mentioned there may very well be some errors by his staff after weeks of inaction, however the Gauchos are healthy and hungry because the No. 1 seed within the Open Division. Freshman operating back Derrick Jackson might be powerful to stop. The choose: Narbonne.

Also unsure is whether or not something will come about from a Los Angeles Unified School District investigation. The City Section has turned over issues to LAUSD. The staff would nonetheless have the ability to play if any gamers are discovered ineligible this week. But if an ineligible participant is discovered after the Dorsey sport, then the staff would get replaced.

The relaxation of the schedule for Friday’s quarterfinals is right here.

Open Division

Gardena at Birmingham: The Patriots haven’t misplaced to a City Section staff since 2017 and gained City titles in 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023. With a 47-game part profitable streak, they began the season being the underdog after going 0-4 in nonleague video games towards Southern Section opponents. But a group of younger gamers have gotten higher, they usually have one of the best operating backs in Dredon Fowles. Birmingham should deal with Gardena operating back Xavier Grant. The choose: Birmingham.

Banning at San Pedro: These two groups went into time beyond regulation on the Coliseum on Oct. 18, and San Pedro gained 34-33. Stopping Steven Perez of Banning would be the Pirates’ problem. The choose: San Pedro.

Garfield at Carson: The Bulldogs in all probability should be in Division I, however they’ve a historical past of being an Open Division staff and positively can’t be missed offensively with sophomore Ceasar Reyes operating the ball. Carson gained the Marine League video games it performed and, like Birmingham, has a group of enhancing younger gamers. The choose: Carson.

Division I

Cleveland at Eagle Rock: The Cavaliers knocked off Bell with a sturdy defensive efficiency and steadiness on offense within the first spherical. They’ll need to do the identical towards Eagle Rock quarterback Liam Pasten, who has handed for more than 2,500 yards. The choose: Eagle Rock.

Palisades at North Hollywood: The Huskies are unbeaten and keep profitable with their double-wing assault. Palisades has a rising quarterback in Jack Thomas. Can North Hollywood play effectively enough on protection to win? The choose: Palisades.

Franklin at King/Drew: Franklin pulled off the largest upset of the opening spherical, eliminating No. 3-seeded Venice. King/Drew has made progress after its standard sluggish begin. The choose: Franklin.

Westchester at Kennedy: Junior quarterback Diego Montes continues to be a standout in operating and passing for the Golden Cougars. Westchester has tons of offensive weapons in operating backs Justen Key and Landon Davis. There might be tons of factors scored. The choose: Kennedy.

Division II

Angelou at Arleta: Erik Favela had a large sport offensively and defensively final week for Arleta in eliminating defending Division III champion Jordan. Angelou has a proficient operating back in Nicholas Quintanilla. The choose: Arleta.

Wilson at South Gate: Wilson has embraced the double wing, operating the ball again and again. South Gate has more steadiness and was toughened up taking part in within the Eastern League. The choose: Wilson.

Verdugo Hills at Chatsworth: The Chancellors’ offensive line has been performing effectively and creating alternatives for operating backs Chris Saucedo and Jahari Moore. Sophomore quarterback Jered Smith is nearing 2,000 yards passing for Verdugo Hills. The choose: Chatsworth.

Sylmar at El Camino Real: Receiver Rafael Cortez has been delivering for El Camino Real. Quarterback Jacob McDonald leads Sylmar. The choose: El Camino Real.

Division III

Washington Prep at Panorama: It’s rematch time. Panorama defeated the Generals 61-37 within the second sport of the season. Washington Prep shocked top-seeded Poly 33-26 final week. The choose: Panorama.

Fremont at Los Angeles: The Romans have standout linebacker Arturo Arguello, a four-year contributor with 134 tackles this season. Fremont has proven indicators of life with consecutive wins over Dymally and Manual Arts. The choose: Los Angeles.

Fulton at Chavez: It’s one other rematch, with Chavez having beat Fulton final month 20-0. Fulton opened the playoffs with a 14-6 win over University. The choose: Chavez.

Van Nuys at Taft: Seven wins this season is a enormous enchancment for a Van Nuys program that was 0-9, 2-8 and 4-7 the final three seasons. Carlos Herrera has handed for 20 touchdowns. Taft went 0-5 within the West Valley League however quarterback Nathan Swinson is exhibiting enchancment. The choose: Van Nuys.