Don’t get it twisted. Even though Mater Dei (California) is coming off a 43-36 loss to Centennial (Corona, California) on Sept. 12, the Monarchs are still one of the top high school football teams in the country.

“They’re really good,” Bishop Gorman coach Brent Browner said. “Those things happen. They lost a game. That doesn’t make them not a really, really good football team.”

The Gaels (4-0) will get a reminder Friday night. The Gaels, ranked No. 1 nationally by USA Today , host No. 9 Mater Dei (2-1) at 7 p.m. at Fertitta Field.

The game will be streamed on MaxPreps’ website and YouTube channel, as well as the NFHS Network. Gorman is ranked No. 2 by MaxPreps behind St. John Bosco (California), while Mater Dei is No. 8.

The Gaels and Monarchs will be meeting for the fifth time. Mater

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