Both teams defenses were stifling in the first half with the first quarter finishing 0-0. Neither team could do much on offense due to solid defensive performances from both teams.

Harried by Westlake's swarming defense all game, Santa Margarita quarterback KJ Costello did well to cap the first half with an excellent 25-yard run to put Santa Margarita up 7-0 at the half.

The Burbank Bulldogs defeated the Canyon Cowboys 35-6 Thursday night at Burroughs High School. After falling behind 6-0, Burbank settled in and took control of the contest.

The Bulldogs were led on offense by Darnell Williams. Burbank took a 14-6 lead into halftime. The Burbank special teams came up with a huge play in the third quarter, blocking a punt and returning it to the house.

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The Loyola Cubs rolled to a 52-22 road victory over the Salesian Mustangs Thursday night. Both teams lit up the scoreboard in the first quarter.

Loyola led 28-14 heading into the second quarter. The Cubs seized control of the game from there and added two more touchdowns to take a 42-14 advantage into the locker room.

Salesian came out fighting in the second half but were unable to claw back into the game. With the victory, Loyola improves to 3-0 and appears poised for a run at the Mission league crown.

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Premium prep football and support for our armed forces will be in full force this weekend in Oceanside at the 2015 Honor Bowl. The opening contest in the Honor Bowl Friday night features the Alemany Warriors and the Colony Titans.

Alemany comes into the contest fresh off a dominating 61-7 home victory over Garfield from the City Section. Led by super sophomore quarterback Brevin White, the Warriors are poised to put up big numbers offensively this season. On defense, Alemany is loaded with talent as well.

Mater Dei Holds on 24-21 vs Bishop Amat

Mater Dei held on to win 24-21 after an early battle turned into a game of turnovers. Several players stood out for Mater Dei including: RB Brandon LaMarche (3 TD), senior WR Andre Collins, junior QB Matthew McDonald, offensive linemen Frank Martin (USC commit) and newcomer Tommy Brown (2018, 6'7 315).

Junior DL Chris Green was a force along with defensive backs Jalen Cole, Quentin Lake and Roman Kafentzis.

The 2015 Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year Award Ceremony featured the top high school athletes in the nation at their respective sports being honored for their exemplary athletic performance. The award recipients shined in the classroom as well. The 13th annual star studded event was held at the luxurious The L.A. Hotel Downtown.

Texas A&M freshman quarterback Kyler Murray took home the Male Athlete of the Year award after leading Allen High (TX) to a 43-0 record and three straight state titles.

Class of 2017 WR Donovan Peoples-Jones Captures Nike Football Rating Championship at The Opening

Class of 2017 wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones shined on day one of The Opening Finals, claiming the Nike Football Rating National Championship with a 149.79 total score in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, agility shuttle and kneeling power ball toss. Peoples-Jones holds several scholarship offers including Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State.

So really my decision came down to Long Beach Poly and IMG. I just thought IMG would prepare me better for the next level. Chris Weinke is the coach there. He won the Heisman, led them to their undefeated season and he wore number 16.

Hopefully I'll go to a couple games at Florida State next year.

I'd love to play in front of my family and friends in Long Beach but this was the best decision for me.