The national championship chase is looking a lot different after No. 6 St. John Bosco completely dominated No. 1 Mater Dei 28-0 Friday night before a sellout crowd of 6,000-plus in Bellflower, California.
After a scoreless first quarter, Bosco found the end zone twice in the second quarter to take a 14-0 halftime lead. UCLA-recruit Cameron Jones scored both touchdowns, one on the ground and one through the air from senior QB Caleb Sanchez.
The final nail in the coffin came in the third quarter on a flea-flicker.
Mater Dei fans can take some solace in the fact that their team will probably get another shot at the Braves in the postseason. And, history isn’t on the side of Bosco.
Four times since 2016, the Monarchs and Braves have met twice in the same season. Each time, the winner of the regular season game has lost in their playoff matchup.
Mater Dei vs. St. John Bosco Parts I & II
2023
Regular season – St. John Bosco 28, Mater Dei 0
Playoffs – ??
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
