Check out this week’s top high school football games in Southland:
Thursday
Oxnard Pacifica (4-0), Hamilton (2-2), 4pm
It’s the last final game after both schools drop out of the opposition. But it features what quarterback matchups. Pacifica’s Taylor Lee vs Hamilton freshman Thadeus Blow. Lee has 15 touchdown passes in the last two games. Pick: Pacifica.
Friday
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame (2-2) Culver City (3-1), 7pm
Basketball standout Tylan Stokes came out to play receiver last week. He was cleared to make his football debut. Also expected to play is Commit Commit Luc Weaver, another receiver who is on the sidelines due to a leg injury. The Knights want to challenge the top three spots in the Mission League, and Culver City offers a good challenge. Pick: Notre Dame.
Saturday
Bishop Gorman (4-1) vs Santa Margarita (3-1), Tesoro, 7pm
Bishop Gorman travels to face another Trinity League opponent after losing to Mother Day in Las Vegas last week. The Eagles are trying to stay healthy before they shatter league play. Pick: Bishop Gorman.