Take a look at the great moments under the “Friday Night Lights” as the local high school football teams played their season-opening games.
It was an exciting night of action, and the Southern California News Group had photographers at the top games throughout the area. To see all of the SCNG coverage, go to the high school sports pages of our websites.
Idrique Carmichael #9 of Pasadena is tackled by La Serna in the first half of a prep football game at Maranatha High School in Pasadena on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Sierra Canyon wide receiver Lavon Brown, left, makes a one-hand catch in front of JSerra’s Grant Wood, right,for a touchdown with seconds left in the second quarter against JSerra in a non-league game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Cameron Mitchell #10 of Pasadena catches a pass for a first down against Aj Nambo #5 of La Serna in the first half of a prep football game at Maranatha High School in Pasadena on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Chaminade players wait to take they field as play Oaks Christian August 19, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Lakewood’s Abraham Sanchez is greeted by Lakewood’s U10 Lancers Pop Warner team before a non-league football game between Lakewood High and Orange Vista High at John Ford Stadium in Lakewood, CA on Friday August 19, 2022.
This is the first high school football at the newly renovated John Ford stadium.
(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Head coach Dejuan Shamburger of Pasadena against La Serna in the first half of a prep football game at Maranatha High School in Pasadena on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Lakewood’s Zion Smith (2) battles for extra yardage during a non-league football game between Lakewood High and Orange Vista High at John Ford Stadium in Lakewood, CA on Friday August 19, 2022.
This is the first high school football at the newly renovated John Ford stadium.
(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Rancho Cucamonga students cheer during a Week 0 non-league football game at Rancho Cucamonga HS stadium on Friday Aug. 19, 2022. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Idrique Carmichael, second from right, of Pasadena celebrates with teammates after catching a pass for a touchdown against La Serna in the first half of a prep football game at Maranatha High School in Pasadena on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Castaic High School Head Coach Anthony Uebelhardt (r) goes over a play with quarterback Dominic Espinoza (#10) during the first half Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Valencia High School. Castaic hosted its first ever Varsity Home Football Game against Adelanto High School. Adelanto beat Castaic 26 – 7. (Photo by Kevin Karzin)
Sierra Canyon wide receiver Jaylen’dai Sumlin pulls in a pass in the end zone for a touchdown against JSerra in a non-league game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Inglewood players are fired up before kickoff. St. Bonaventure vs Inglewood football game Friday August 19, 2022 at El Camino College. (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Quarterback Indiana Wijay #2 of Pasadena scrambles against La Serna in the first half of a prep football game at Maranatha High School in Pasadena on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Inglewood receiver Jamari Johnson gets a lift from Luke Bledsoe after his TD catch. St. Bonaventure vs Inglewood football game Friday August 19, 2022 at El Camino College. (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
The Ramona Rams enter the stadium prior to their game against the JW North Huskies at Ramona Stadium in Riverside on Friday. Photo by Nick Koon, Contributing Photographer
Rancho Cucamonga students react during a Week 0 non-league football game at Rancho Cucamonga HS stadium on Friday Aug. 19, 2022. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Orange Lutheran’s Khanrad Hernandez completes a pass for a first down against Serra during a nonleague game at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
JSerra quarterback Zander Singh, right, celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter on a keeper against Sierra Canyon in a non-league game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the Castaic High School Student Body enjoy the game and festivities during the school’s first ever Varsity Home Football Game against Adelanto High School Thursday, August 18, 2022. Adelanto went onto beat Castaic 26 – 7. (Photo by Kevin Karzin)
Serra of Gardena takes the field moments before a nonleague game against Orange Lutheran at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
Orange Vista’s William Matthew (55) applies pressure on Lakewood’s Brayden Downen (9) during a non-league football game between Lakewood High and Orange Vista High at John Ford Stadium in Lakewood, CA on Friday August 19, 2022.
This is the first high school football at the newly renovated John Ford stadium.
(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
St. Bonaventure RB Delon Thompson runs into Inglewood defenders. St. Bonaventure vs Inglewood football game Friday August 19, 2022 at El Camino College. (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Marcus Watson Jr. of Oaks Christian is tackled by Marquis Gallegos of Chaminade August 19, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Inglewood defender Jason Robinson chases St. Bonaventure QB to sideline. St. Bonaventure vs Inglewood football game Friday August 19, 2022 at El Camino College. (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
Lakewood’s Brayden Downen (9) loses the ball during a non-league football game between Lakewood High and Orange Vista High at John Ford Stadium in Lakewood, CA on Friday August 19, 2022.
This is the first high school football at the newly renovated John Ford stadium.
(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Johnny Thompson of Oaks Christian carries the ball against under pressure from Isaiah Chisom of Chaminade August 19, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
AUGUST 18, 2022 – VALENCIA, CA – – Castaic High School’s Manny Ortiz (with ball), runs for a big gain on the teams first play from scrimmage. Castaic held its first ever Varsity Home Football Game against Adelanto High School Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Valencia High School. (Photo by Kevin Karzin)
Ramona’s Emmanuel Villa scores a touchdown on a run against the JW North Huskies at Ramona Stadium in Riverside on Friday. Photo by Nick Koon, Contributing Photographer
Emma Riley (L), a junior cheerleader for Castaic High School leads the squad after the playing of the National Anthem at Castaic’s first ever Varsity Football game at Valencia High School Thursday, August 18, 2022. Adelanto High School beast Castaic 26 – 7. (Photo by Kevin Karzin)
Cameron Mitchell #10 of Pasadena catches a pass for a first down against La Serna in the first half of a prep football game at Maranatha High School in Pasadena on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Oaks Christian’s Matt Erhart looks on against Chaminade August 19, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
The Chaminade football team takes the field as they host Oaks Christian August 19, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Chaminade quarterback Javance Tupouata-Johnson hands the ball off to Noah Elliott as they host Oaks Christian August 19, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
The Chaminade football team takes the field as they host Oaks Christian August 19, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Orange Vista’s Sire Gaines (11)turns the corner on the opening kick-off during a non-league football game between Lakewood High and Orange Vista High at John Ford Stadium in Lakewood, CA on Friday August 19, 2022.
This is the first high school football at the newly renovated John Ford stadium.
(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Quarterback Indiana Wijay #2 of Pasadena is tackled by the La Serna defense in the first half of a prep football game at Maranatha High School in Pasadena on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Johnny Thompson of Oaks Christian carries the ball against Chaminade August 19, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Ramona’s Nathan Johnson evades tacklers in their game against the JW North Huskies at Ramona Stadium in Riverside on Friday. Photo by Nick Koon, Contributing Photographer
Oaks Christian players celebrate a first half touchdown against Chaminade August 19, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Rancho Cucamonga’s Nehemiah Harrison is tackled by Servite’s Quinn Rosenkranz during a Week 0 non-league football game at Rancho Cucamonga HS stadium on Friday Aug. 19, 2022. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Cameron Mitchell #10 of Pasadena runs for yardage against La Serna in the first half of a prep football game at Maranatha High School in Pasadena on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Cameron Mitchell #10 of Pasadena catches a pass for first down against La Serna in the first half of a prep football game at Maranatha High School in Pasadena on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Johnny Thompson of Oaks Christian carries the ball against Chaminade August 19, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)