Mater Dei sent a message to the rest of high school football Friday night that the national championship is there’s the lose. The Monarchs, No. 1 in the High School Football America 300, powered by NFL Play Football, blasted No. 2 St. John Bosco 59-14 at Santa Ana Stadium. It’s the most points scored by one team and the largest margin over victory in the rivalry that dates back to 1966.
Not only does the win give MD at least a piece of the Trinity League title, it gives the Monarchs the inside track to their fifth HSFA national championship since 2017. The Monarchs also own a 31-15 win over No. 3 Bishop Gorman of Nevada.
This one was never in-doubt with Mater Dei scoring on all six of its first half possessions.
Dash Beierly finished 294 yards with four touchdown passes, plus he rushed for a 45-yard touchdown.
Now, the big question is will their be a Part II?
In the last two seasons, these two heavyweight titans played twice each year with the loser of the regular season game, winning in the playoff matchup.
Mater Dei vs. St. John Bosco Parts I & II
2023
Regular season – St. John Bosco 28, Mater Dei 0
Playoffs – Mater Dei 35, St. John Bosco 7
2022
Regular season – Mater Dei 17, St. John Bosco 7
Playoffs – St. John Bosco 24, Mater Dei 22
2019
Regular Season – Mater Dei 38, St. John Bosco 24
Playoffs – St. John Bosco 39, Mater Dei 34
2018
Regular Season – St. John Bosco 41, Mater Dei 18
Playoffs – Mater Dei 17, St. John Bosco 13
2017
Regular Season – Mater Dei 31, St. John Bosco 21
Playoffs – Mater Dei 49, St. John Bosco 24
2016
Regular Season – Mater Dei 26, St. John Bosco 21
Playoffs – St. John Bosco 42, Mater Dei 28
2013
Regular Season – St. John Bosco 24, Mater Dei 2
Playoffs – St. John Bosco 34, Mater Dei 7
Mater Dei is now 8-0 overall and 4-0 in the Trinity League. The Monarchs will close out the regular season next week against No. 11 Orange Lutheran.
Bosco drops to 8-1 and 3-1 in the league. SJB will face No. 35 JSerra next Friday.
Mater Dei now leads the all-time series 30-13.
