CdM players hold the state championship plaque Saturday night. (Photos: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone)
Saturday night will be one that Corona del Mar fans, football players and coaches will remember for a long time.
It was the night that CdM defeated Serra 35-27 at Cerritos College to win the 1A state title, capping the CIF Division 3 crown the Sea Kings won two weeks earlier on their way to a 16-0 season.
We’ve put together the top photos from Saturday’s game along with some added celebration shots in a special and final edition (for this season) of our top photos. Also, you can find the story links below from our extended coverage.
To see the slide show, please click on the first photo
CdM players and Coach Dan O'Shea celebrate after Saturday's win.
CdM players including John Humphreys (No. 6), Ethan Garbers (No. 4), Mark Redman (No. 81) and Mason Gecowets (No. 7) and look on as Coach Dan O'Shea is interviewed on the telecast after the game. O'Shea's son Peter high fives Humphreys.
CdM's Dane Voorhees (left) and Cole MacKinnon celebrate after the game.
Mark Redman (No. 81) and Thomas Bouda celebrate after CdM's win in the state final.
Quarterback Ethan Garbers (left) and Zack Green enjoy the post-game activities.
CdM players (from left) Jack Johnston, Ryder Haupt, Zack Green and Connor McDonald celebrate the victory.
CdM's Sean Turner (left) and Nathan Bloom join in the post-game celebration.
CdM's Ethan Garbers punts the ball for the Sea Kings.
CdM fans root on the Sea Kings in Saturday's game.
CdM Coach Dan O'Shea follows the action Saturday night.
CdM players (from left) Bradley Schlom, John Humphreys and Michael Wein celebrate.
CdM's Scott Giuliano (left) is congratulated by Mark Redman after Giuliano's TD catch.
CdM quarterback Ethan Garbers drops back to pass against Serra.
Bradley Schlom gains yards for CdM in Saturday's championship game.
CdM's John Humphreys (No.6) and Ethan Garbers (No. 4) celebrate a big play.
CdM cheerleaders root on the Sea Kings Saturday night.
CdM quarterback Ethan Garbers drops back to pass against Serra.
The Corona del Mar Sea Kings head out onto the field at Cerritos College.
CdM's John Humphreys after pre-game warm-ups Saturday night.
CdM's Mark Redman prepares for the state final with Serra.
CdM's middle linebacker Cole Rener prepares to face Serra.
Corona del Mar's Mason Gecowets goes through pre-game drills on defense.
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