December 22, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

Fred Kelly Stadium a busy place for this weekend’s CIF football playoff games

Orange Coach Robert Pedroza talks to his players after last Friday’s 35-0 victory over Santa Ana that clinched the Orange Coast League title for the Panthers. (Photos: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone).

Newly-remodeled Fred Kelly Stadium on the El Modena High School campus is the site of three CIF football playoff games this weekend. The games start at 7 p.m.

The stadium is home to four high schools in the Orange Unified School District. It was totally renovated in 2020.

Here’s a quick look at the games:

THURSDAY NIGHT

El Modena 15, Pasadena 14, Division 3

Next game: El Modena vs. Friday’s Vista Murrieta vs. Bishop Diego game

FRIDAY NIGHT

Murrieta Mesa (6-4) vs. Villa Park (5-5), Division 5

Next game: Winner plays winner of St. Francis vs. Silverado game.

Note: VIlla Park is top seed.

SATURDAY NIGHT

Huntington Beach (5-5 ) vs. Orange (8-2), Division 6

Next game: Winner plays Palm Desert vs. San Juan Hills winner

Note: Orange won Orange Coast League title (Click here for photos and story)

FOR THE FULL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE CLICK HERE

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