California high school football playoff action delivered a seismic shock on Friday, Nov. 13, as Centennial dismantled Mater Dei 45-15 in the CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinals. The blowout eliminated the Monarchs from the postseason, marking their earliest exit and first season without a playoff win since 2011. This defeat also extends Mater Dei’s losing streak to three games, the most since their 4-5 campaign in 2011, signaling a significant shift in the program’s recent dominance.
Centennial’s 45-15 rout ends Monarchs’ streak, reshaping CIF-SS playoff landscape
The upset has triggered a major reshuffle in the USA TODAY Sports Super 10 rankings for California high school football. In addition to Mater Dei’s drop, two other teams from the previous week’s top 10 have fallen out of the rankings following their respective playoff exits. The updated standings reflect the volatility of the postseason, where established powers face immediate consequences for underperformance against determined challengers.
Other notable results from the weekend further solidified the competitive depth of the state’s top tier. Santa Margarita secured a decisive 7-0 victory over San Clemente, while St. John Bosco dominated Orange Lutheran with a 38-0 shutout. These wins underscore the resilience of the remaining contenders as the CIF-SS playoffs progress, setting the stage for high-stakes matchups in the upcoming rounds.
Source: Yahoo Sports
