Dec. 04--High school football
Southern Section championship games, Friday
Thousand Oaks (11-2) at Camarillo (13-0), 7 p.m.: The Northern Division final is a rematch of Camarillo's 49-45 victory. The first team to 50 points might win this time. The offenses are outstanding. Thousand Oaks relies on California-bound quarterback Max Gilliam and Nevada-bound receiver Kevin Howell. Camarillo has several multiple-sport athletes who keep succeeding, led by quarterback Jake Constantine, who returns after a one-game ejection. The pick: Camarillo.
Mission Viejo (13-0) at Vista Murrieta (12-1), 7:30 p.m.: It's a rematch of last year's West Valley Division final won by Mission Viejo, which has a 25-game win streak. The Diablos' defense is physical and effective. Vista Murrieta relies on top receiver Kyle Williams. Quarterback Brock Johnson of Mission Viejo keeps delivering victories. The pick: Mission Viejo.
Other Southern Section championship games: Southwest Division (IV), San Clemente (11-2) vs. La Habra (12-1) at Cerritos College; Inland Division (VI), Citrus Hill (11-2) at Heritage (13-0); Eastern Division (IX), Serrano (11-2) at Oak Hills (8-5); Mid-Valley Division (X), Sierra Canyon (13-0) at San Dimas (10-3); Southern Division (XII), Anaheim Canyon (8-5) at Brea Olinda (8-5).
