Carlsbad vs Cathedral Catholic

On the other side of the bracket, the Cathedral Catholic Dons (8-2, 3-1) are no strangers to big-time games. After a recent and stunning loss to the Lincoln Hornets (24-19), experienced head coach Sean Doyle will bring a prepared team to face the Avocado League force, Carlsbad Lancers at home Friday.

With the injury of veteran quarterback DJ Ralph, sophomore signal caller Charlie Mirer will have the task of running the offense. The run based offense includes wide-receiver Coleman Smith (351 YDs, 4 TDs) while running back Zavien Watson will keep defenses honest with his 1461 yards rushing and a staggering 19 touchdowns.

The Don’s defense is led by the highly recruited senior Jordan Allen (64 tackles, 7 sacks). Assisting him at linebacker is Devin Dye, who adds a physical 42 tackles to the Don’s defensive resume. The junior tackling machine, Lukas Otineru, will also get assistance from free safety Malachi Williams and flex superstar Dee’Shon Swafford, who simply produces in several positions.

Some may argue that the Avocado League is the toughest division in the San Diego section. And at the top of the Avocado League stands the Lancers.

Former Lancer football player and head coach, Thadd Macneal, brings a tested team (9-1,6-0) that is on a 7-game winning streak after an early season loss to Lawndale High School (9-2).

The Don’s will have their defensive schemes focused on Lancer quarterback Aidan Sayin who was not shy on the gridiron in 2019 (1971 YDs, 20 TDs). The Lancer offense will be augmented by wide-out Cole Wright with close to 900 yards receiving and 9 touchdowns, and running back DJ Young (717 YDS, 5 TDs).

The heart and soul of the stringent Lancers defensive unit is linebacker Kyle Vassau (pictured) (74 tackles,15 TFLs, 8 sacks). He will be assisted by two-way standout DJ Young and his 53 tackles, fellow linebacker LB Coleby Whillock (40 tackles 8.5 TFLs) and sophomore defensive back Josh Davis.

(PC:Eduardo Contreras/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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Open Division Carlsbad vs Cathedral

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