Column: City Section football quarterfinal playoff predictions
LA TimesThe power running of freshman Derrick Jackson was key in Narbonne’s 35-31 win over Cathedral earlier this season. Narbonne High’s football team, idle since Sept. 27 after four forfeits by Marine League opponents protesting alleged rule violations, is scheduled to return to the field Friday night with a home game against Dorsey in the City Section Open Division playoffs. Open Division Gardena at Birmingham: The Patriots haven’t lost to a City Section team since 2017 and won City titles in 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Division II Angelou at Arleta: Erik Favela had a big game offensively and defensively last week for Arleta in eliminating defending Division III champion Jordan. Verdugo Hills at Chatsworth: The Chancellors’ offensive line has been performing well and creating opportunities for running backs Chris Saucedo and Jahari Moore.