December 18, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

CIF DIVISION 9: Top-seeded Foothill joined by Newport Harbor, Brea Olinda and Troy

Foothill’s undefeated football team is top seeded in the CIF Division 9 playoffs. The Knights Luke Caress celebrated after a win over Tustin. (Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone)

Foothill’s football team, the North Hills League champion, is top seeded in the CIF Division 9 playoffs.

The Knights, coached by Doug Case, will take on Troy, an at-large team from the Freeway League, in the opener this week at Tustin. Foothill is 10-0 and Troy 3-7.

Highland (7-3), the Golden League champion, is the No. 2 seed, Monrovia (9-1), the Rio Hondo League champion, is the third seed and Palm Springs (6-4), the Desert Empire League runner-up, is the fourth seed.

First round games

(Day and location to be announced)

Troy at Foothill (Tustin High)

La Salle at San Dimas

El Dorado at North Torrance

Hillcrest at Palm Springs

Santa Fe at Monrovia

Newport Harbor at St. Anthony Long Beach

Lakewood at Brea Olinda

Bonita at Highland