Top photos: a look back at Sept. 2018…big games for Mater Dei, Segerstrom and Santa Ana

Jacob Rodriguez of Segerstrom celebrates after a touchdown during the Jaguars 29-7 victory over Troy. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone).

We continue our look at the top photos of 2018 with the best of September, which featured many exciting non-league football games, including Mater Dei’s battle with No. 1 IMG Academy and the debut of Santa Ana’s sensational running back Patrick McMorris.

Also, Segerstrom’s Natalie Castro was named her school’s homecoming queen.

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Woodbridge players from left Kyle Hurry, Jacob Nash, Colin Turner and Mathew Ploof get ready for a game against Pacifica.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Jonathan Rochester of Troy drops back to pass during a game against Segerstrom. Segerstrom won 29-7.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Beckman Coach Marcello Giuliano talks to his team after a 35-14 victory over Crean Lutheran.
Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Northwood quarterback Jaden Piazza drops back to pass in a game against Santa Ana Valley which the Timberwolves won 41-10.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Players from Woodbridge (light uniforms) and Santa Ana (red) meet before the game on Sept. 13. Santa Ana won 41-20.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Santa Ana's band performs during the Woodbridge-Santa Ana game at Santa Ana Valley.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Mater Dei Coach Bruce Rollinson congratulates Myles Murao after the Monarchs 28-24 victory over No. 1 IMG Academy Sept. 21.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Mater Dei quarterback Bryce Young looks for signals during the game with IMG Academy.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Mater Dei fans packed their side of Santa Ana Stadium for the showdown with IMG Academy.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Patrick McMorris of Santa Ana celebrates with his teammates on Sept. 27. The Saints won by a big margin in the first game that McMorris was eligible after transferring.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Irvine quarterback Marc "Bubba" Filia tries to elude a Dana Hills defender on Sept. 14. Irvine won 22-9.
Photo courtesy James Tomlin, For OC Sports Zone

Members of the Beckman baseball team gather for a picture in front of the Great Park Baseball Stadium in January.
Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

The Great Park Baseball Stadium opened in January with exhibition games and an opening ceremony.
Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Northwood's football team got a post-game pep talk from quarterback Seth Locke after defeating Cerritos 51-20 on Sept. 20.
Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Portola Coach Peter Abe leads his team in a game against Beckman. Beckman won the PCL game 37-13 at Tustin.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Woodbridge players celebrate after a 23-17 Pacific Coast League victory over Irvine.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Natalie Castro, a kicker on the Segerstrom football team, was named the school's homecoming queen and the Jaguars beat Artesia 54-13.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

University Coach Scott Meyer looks on during his team's PCL game with Northwood. Northwood won 29-12.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Orange's mayor Teresa Smith congratulates the Panthers after a 62-0 victory over Saddleback.
Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Former Irvine Coach Terry Henigan (left) met with then coach Erik Terry after a game.
Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Segerstrom's Iverson Fuiava reaches for a ball during the Jaguars 54-13 victory over Artesia.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

University students in the Trojan Army try to get the football team fired up against Northwood.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Portola players get ready for a Pacific Coast League game against Beckman.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Jett Daviss of Beckman picks up yards for the Patriots against Portola. Beckman won 37-13.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

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