Dec. 05--Saturday's top high school football games:
CITY SECTION
Narbonne (9-4) vs. Carson (10-3), Division I, at the Coliseum, 7 p.m. (TWC SportsNet): Eleven-time City Section champion Carson will have to beat the three-time champion Gauchos for a second time this season, and that has been difficult in years past. But the Colts keep finding ways to win behind the versatile Jabari Minix and standout linebacker Manu Tui-Enesi. Narbonne appears to have fixed its defense after losing to the Colts, 39-35. Quarterback Roman Ale and running back Sean Riley lead the offense. The pick: Narbonne.
Sylmar (11-2) vs. Hamilton (10-3), Division II, at the Coliseum, 3 p.m. (TWC, Channel 84): With 6-foot-6 junior quarterback Armani Rogers leading the way along with a quick, powerful defense, Hamilton has cruised through the City Section Division II playoffs. But so has Sylmar, whose junior quarterback, Clarence Williams, has 99 touchdown passes in his career. Turnovers will be critical. The pick: Hamilton.
Monroe (10-3) vs. Los Angeles (11-2), Division III, at the Coliseum, 11 a.m. (TWC, Channel 84): Expect lots of scoring in this City Section Division III final. Monroe quarterback Luis Dorame has passed for 3,482 yards and 33 touchdowns. Romans quarterback Kaymen Cureton has 2,613 yards passing and 21 touchdowns. The pick: Los Angeles.
SOUTHERN SECTION
Corona Centennial (11-2) vs. Bellflower St. John Bosco (12-1), Pac-5 (I), at Angel Stadium, 8 p.m. (Fox Sports West): Last year's regional bowl game between these same schools saw St. John Bosco win, 70-49. Quarterback Josh Rosen and running back Sean McGrew are back for more in this Southern Section Pac-5 Division title game. Centennial has its own standout in receiver Javon McKinley, a junior who hasn't been stopped in three playoff victories. The pick: St. John Bosco.
Vista Murrieta (11-2) vs. Mission Viejo (11-2), West Valley (II), at Angel Stadium, 2 p.m.: This Southern Section West Valley Division final figures to be the opposite of the Pac-5 final, with defense and special teams playing major roles. Vista Murrieta quarterback Kyle Williams is a strong runner. Mission Viejo has an experienced offensive line that usually keys the ground game. Avoiding turnovers will be important. The pick: Vista Murrieta.
Other games (all 7:30 p.m.):
Central Division (VIII): Colony (11-2) vs. Los Altos (8-5) at Cerritos College.
Northwest Division (XI): Arrowhead Christian (12-1) at Nipomo (9-4).
Southern Division (XII): Rancho Alamitos (11-2) vs. Garden Grove (12-1) at Orange Coast College.
East Valley Division (XIII): Grace Brethren (13-0) at St. Margaret's (13-0).
