California High School Football Scoreboard - 2nd Round Playoffs

By Jeff Fisher
The High School Football Huddle

Long Beach Poly (#6 USA Today) had another close call Saturday. One week after surviving by four points in the opening round of the PAC-5 playoffs, the Jackrabbits just got by Esperanza. Poly's 17-10 win moves them into the semifinals where it will face Lakewood. Click here for a game story.



California High School Football Scores
Saturday, November 29, 2008

SOUTHERN SECTION
Quarterfinals

PAC-5 (I)
Long Beach Poly 17, Esperanza 10

MID-VALLEY (XI)
Paraclete 14, Northview 0

EAST VALLEY (XII)
Maranatha 23, Big Bear 22 (OT)

NORTHEAST (XIII)
Riverside Christian 49, St. Genevieve 28
Linfield Christian 26, Bell-Jeff 0

8 MAN DIVISION I
Semifinals
Faith Baptist 18, Thacher 14
Santa Clarita Christian 26, Windward 21

8 MAN DIVISION II
Semifinal
Desert Chapel 42, North County Christian 38

Crespi Knocks #18 Mater Dei Out of California High School Football Playoffs

From the opening whistle, Crespi let it be known that it wasn't intimidated by 18th ranked Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA). The Celts jumped out to a 24-0 lead and then withstood 19 unanswered points by the Monarchs on the way to a 48-26 win in the PAC 5 Division quarterfinals Friday night.

Crespi (9-2) had a balanced attacked with running backs Austin Shanks and E.J. Woods rushing for 171 and 125 yards respectively. Sophomore quarterback Bryan Bennett made no mistakes and tossed four touchdown passeses, while the Crespi defense shut down junior Matt Barkley.

Crespi advances to the semifinals where it will meet Servite next week.

To read a complete game recap, click here.