Mater Dei pulls away late to win CIF Open Division state football title
LA TimesThat was the story of the CIF Open Division state championship bowl game on Saturday night. To have Marcus going to the same place as me is really cool, especially being on the same side of the ball.” Mater Dei running back Jordon Davison heads to the end zone against De La Salle through a big hole in the offensive line during the CIF Open Division state championship bowl game on Saturday night at Saddleback College. Mater Dei defensive back Ace Leutele makes a one-handed interception against De La Salle in the fourth quarter Saturday in the CIF Open Division state championship bowl game at Saddleback College. I knew we’d be in a battle and they gave us a battle.” Mater Dei quarterback Dash Beierly attempts a pass against De La Salle during the CIF Open Division state championship game on Saturday night at Saddleback College. Mater Dei captured its fifth state bowl championship since 2017 — all in the Open Division — and tied Folsom for the second-most victories behind De La Salle.