TOP PHOTOS: A look back at 2019 week zero Orange County high school football

Newport Harbor’s Mason Walkers tries to gain yards during an opening game against Woodbridge in 2019. (File photo: Fernando M. Donado, FOr OC Sports Zone)

Many fans, coaches and players in Orange County are undoubtedly anticipating the return of high school football, although it hasn’t been determined when that will be.

CIF officials indicated this week that a status report on football and other fall sports will be made by Monday, July 20.

We have lots of great memories from 2019 and this week, we take a look at some of the top photos from week zero games.

To see the slide show, please click on the first photo:

Corona del Mar quarterback Ethan Garbers drops back to pass. Garbers threw a school record eight TD passes for the Sea Kings in a 57-20 season opening victory over Downey.
Photo courtesy Jim Tomlin, For OC Sports Zone

John Humphreys of CdM hauls in one of his two touchdown catches against Downey.
Photo courtesy Jim Tomlin, For OC Sports Zone

Newport Harbor and Woodbridge captains meet for the coin toss.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Sailors' quarterback Cole Lavin drops back to pass against Woodbridge.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Woodbridge Coach Rick Gibson looks out onto the field during the opening.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

The Woodbridge band performs during the opening game.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Isaac Larrirva sprints 38 yards on a pass from Aldo Leyva for a touchdown with 52 seconds to play to lead his Santa Ana Saints to a 33-26 season-opening victory over Buena Park.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone

Playing its first game in its new stadium, Buena Park scored the first time one of its players touched the ball when Danez Maxey returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown in the Coyotes' game with Santa Ana.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone

Northwood quarterback Jaden Piazza drops back to pass in the opening game against Saddleback Valley Christian. The Timberwolves won 54-0.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Northwood coach Paige Nobles celebrated his first victory in the game against Saddleback Valley Christian.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Segerstrom players take the field for the season opener against Bell Gardens. Segerstrom won 42-0.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

Jacob Rodriguez (No. 3) and Douglas Lopez make a stop on a Bell Gardens player.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

Beckman's football team takes the field for the opener against Troy. The Patriots won 27-18.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

Beckman quarterback Jason Cheng picks up yards against Troy.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

Matthew Frisbie of Troy tries to break a tackle against Beckman.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone