October 6, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

Rounding up a memorable opening week of the CIF football playoffs

Andrew Schouw of Segerstrom tries to break free Friday night. The Jaguars defeated Pomona 52-14 and move on to face Katella Friday night at Segerstrom. No. 7 is Nathan Tagaloa. (Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone)

It was an exciting opening weekend of the CIF football playoffs for Orange County squads.

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Calvary Chapel won a thrilling 28-20 victory over Santa Ana Valley in Division 13, Segerstrom and Orange notched wins in Division 10, Cypress won in Division 9 and top-seeded Corona del Mar advanced in Division 3 defeating Santiago Corona 49-0. The Sea Kings will host Cajon Saturday at 7 p.m. at Newport Harbor.

Defending Division 11 champion Western was stunned by Simi Valley 37-32 in a Division 10 opener and Sunny Hills, the top-seeded team in Division 8 rallied to defeat Tustin 21-14. Foothill, the top seed in Division 9, defeated Troy 45-7 and moves on to face San Dimas on the road Friday night.

Portola, in its first CIF playoff game won a penalty-filled hard-fought game over Capo Valley Christian 33-19 in Division 14 to move into the quarterfinals against South Torrance Friday night in Torrance.

OC Sports Zone provided coverage of a number of games and will have more this week for the quarterfinals.

We also have the updated brackets below.

Just click on the story links to see our weekend coverage and check back throughout the week for more on the playoffs!