The top-seeded St. John Bosco Braves (9-1) will begin their quest for another CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship when they host Trinity League rival Orange Lutheran Lancers (2-8) Friday night at Panish Family Stadium in Bellflower.

The matchup features a stark contrast in momentum, with powerhouse St. John Bosco riding a commanding 17-game winning streak against the Lancers, including a dominant 48-0 shutout victory in mid-October.

Despite the regular season mismatch, playoff intensity often creates unexpected challenges, though St. John Bosco enters as the overwhelming favorite to advance to the semifinals as they look to maintain their status among California’s elite programs. Orange Lutheran faces the daunting task of engineering what would be one of the most improbable wins

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