Top photos from Saturday’s CIF Southern Regional football games

One of the CdM defensive standouts Mason Gecowets gets a hug from CdM assistant coach Mark Cunningham after the Sea Kings 14-7 victory over Oceanside. (Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone)

It was an exciting Saturday night for Orange County football squads as Corona del Mar, Marina, Esperanza and Sunny Hills battled for regional titles. We have pictures from three of the games, along with some bonus shots.

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CdM players celebrate after bringing home the CIF Southern Regional title Saturday.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

CdM coach Dan O'Shea holds the plaque that the Sea Kings won after defeating Oceanside 14-7.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

CdM receiver John Humphreys gets ready to catch the ball in Saturday's game vs. Oceanside.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Chandler Fincher had another big game on defense for the Sea Kings.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

CdM fans root for their team Saturday in the regional against Oceanside.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

CdM quarterback Ethan Garbers drops back to pass against Oceanside.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Corona del Mar players (from left) Vincent Provenza, Dane Voorhees and Riley Binnquist hold the championship plaque.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

CdM quarterback Ethan Garbers warms up before Saturday's game with Oceanside.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

CdM receiver Mark Redman warms up before Saturday's regional with Oceanside.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

CdM players, including Mark Redman (No. 81), Jack Johnston (No. 2) and Riley Binnquist (No. 31) hold the championship plaque.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Marina's Ryder Malloy reacts to Saturday's loss to La Jolla.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

Marina quarterback Gavin Del Toro drops back to pass Saturday.
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Marina fans show their spirit during Saturday's regional.

Gavin Del Toro of Marina extends over for a touchdown Saturday.

Marina players gather with Coach Jeff Turley who holds the runner-up regional plaque.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

Esperanza Coach Wes Choate applauds and his players look on after Reseda accepts the championship trophy.
Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Esperanza players acknowledge their fans after Saturday's loss to Reseda in the regional.
Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone