Over the weekend of September 19-20, 2026, high school flag football teams across California engaged in a series of competitive matchups, delivering thrilling performances and notable victories. This summary compiles the results from both the City and Southern Sections, highlighting the intensity and skill displayed by young athletes. Spectators witnessed a spectrum of games, from closely contested battles to decisive wins, underscoring the growing popularity and competitive spirit of flag football at the scholastic level.
On Friday, September 19, the City Section saw several teams secure impressive shutout victories. Granada Hills Kennedy triumphed over Van Nuys with a score of 30-0, while Lincoln defeated Manual Arts 12-0. Maywood Academy narrowly beat West Adams 6-0, and New Designs University Park posted a strong 26-0 win against Valley Oaks CES. North Hollywood delivered a commanding performance, shutting out Monroe 42-0. In other City Section action, San Fernando defeated Reseda 26-0, and Verdugo Hills showcased its prowess with two victories over San Fernando Arroyo, scoring 32-6 and 33-0 respectively.
The Southern Section also featured a number of exciting contests on Friday. Camarillo achieved a dominant 53-0 victory against Rio Mesa. Chaminade overcame Alemany with a final score of 33-12. Fullerton secured a 40-0 shutout against Brea Olinda, and Glenn edged out Norwalk 13-6. JSerra defeated Corona del Mar 21-6, while Oxford Academy bested Whitney 19-0. Palos Verdes recorded a 33-6 win over Torrance, and Vasquez emerged victorious against Compton Early College with a score of 30-6.
Saturday, September 20, continued the action with more Southern Section and Intersectional games. Alhambra won a close match against Montebello 12-6, and Aquinas shut out Riverside Notre Dame 33-0. Banning defeated Nuview Bridge 26-0, and Beaumont secured a 27-19 victory over Beckman. Capistrano Valley triumphed over South El Monte 28-0. Chadwick delivered a dominant 44-0 performance against Legacy College Prep, and Chaparral defeated Great Oak 43-7. Covina beat San Dimas 34-12, and Cypress narrowly won against Mira Costa 6-0. Other notable Saturday results include Desert Hot Springs over Arrowhead Christian 32-12, Downey with two wins against El Toro (26-13) and Western Christian (13-6), and Edison defeating Inglewood 27-0 and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 20-14. Glendora beat Hacienda Heights Wilson 28-6, and Harvard-Westlake shut out Immaculate Heart 46-0. Huntington Beach had a successful day with victories over Cajon (41-12), Cypress (35-0), and El Toro (28-6). Irvine University secured two shutouts against Capistrano Valley (12-0) and Dana Hills (50-0). La Sierra also earned two wins, defeating Banning 31-7 and Arroyo Valley 12-6. Lawndale beat Wiseburn-Da Vinci 14-0. Mater Dei had two hard-fought wins against St. Margaret's (27-26) and Etiwanda (26-14). Mission Viejo also achieved two victories, defeating Ramona 30-6 and South El Monte 34-0. Murrieta Mesa overcame Temecula Valley 28-20, and Ramona defeated Dana Hills 20-12. St. Margaret's narrowly beat Cajon 24-23. Tesoro had a particularly strong showing with three wins against Mira Costa (32-18), Northwood (33-0), and Santa Margarita (21-19). Finally, Western Christian defeated Northwood 20-13.
In Intersectional play, Bonita Vista demonstrated remarkable dominance, shutting out Long Beach Poly 18-0 and then delivering a decisive 52-0 victory against Schurr. These results reflect a weekend filled with spirited competition and impressive athletic achievements across various high school divisions.
