Daily Breeze football previews, predictions for Friday’s top Week 3 games

Gridiron Showdown: High School Football's Biggest Matchups

As the high school football season heats up, fans are eagerly anticipating the clash of titans on the gridiron. This week's slate of games promises to deliver thrilling action and intense rivalries, with teams vying for supremacy on the field. From the South Bay to the Westside, the stage is set for a weekend filled with hard-hitting, high-stakes football.

Prepare for an Electrifying Showdown on the Gridiron

Garfield Faces Tough Test Against Resurgent San Pedro

Garfield (2-1) will travel to San Pedro (2-1) for a highly anticipated matchup, as the Pirates look to build on their dominant 62-12 victory over Lawndale. Led by the dynamic duo of Pete Eneliko and Marcus Jeronymo, San Pedro's offense overwhelmed their opponents in the previous outing. However, Garfield, who fell to Narbonne in their season opener, has since bounced back with wins over Crespi and King-Drew. The teams met last season, with Garfield emerging victorious 38-21. This rematch promises to be a hard-fought battle, as San Pedro seeks to avenge their earlier loss and continue their winning ways.

Redondo Aims to Rebound Against Huntington Beach

Redondo (1-1) will host Huntington Beach (2-1) in a clash of teams looking to make a statement. The Sea Hawks suffered a heartbreaking 14-13 loss to rival Mira Costa last week, despite a strong defensive performance that included five sacks. Now, they must turn their attention to the Oilers and their standout sophomore quarterback, Brady Edmunds, who has been lighting up the scoreboard with his accurate passing and nine touchdown throws. Redondo will need to regroup and rely on their stifling defense to slow down Huntington Beach's high-powered offense.

Leuzinger Hosts Struggling Loyola in Intriguing Matchup

After a dominant start to the season, the Leuzinger Olympians (2-0) will welcome the Loyola Cubs (0-2) to their home field. The Olympians have been unstoppable, routing Kaiser 62-10 and Paraclete 58-13, with running back Journee Tonga already amassing an impressive 525 yards and seven touchdowns. Loyola, on the other hand, has faced a tough early schedule, losing close games to Cathedral and Damien. This clash of styles promises to be a physical battle, with the Olympians looking to continue their winning ways and the Cubs seeking to pull off an upset.

Mira Costa Faces Stern Test Against Undefeated Damien

The Mira Costa Mustangs (2-0) will travel to Damien (3-0) in a matchup of two teams with high aspirations. Mira Costa rallied to defeat rival Redondo last week, with Liam Meeker and Will Nammack leading the way. However, they now face a formidable challenge in the Spartans, who have already notched impressive wins over La Serna, Loyola, and St. Paul. Damien's offense, led by quarterback Isaiah Arriaza and receiver Travon Garrison, has been firing on all cylinders, and the Mustangs' defense will need to be at its best to slow them down.

Palos Verdes Looks to Continue Momentum Against Edison

Palos Verdes (2-1) will face off against Edison (1-2) in a battle of teams heading in different directions. The Sea Kings bounced back from their previous loss with a 21-17 victory over Corona del Mar, thanks to a strong performance from quarterback Ryan Rakowski and a pair of interceptions by Jon Sarmiento. Meanwhile, Edison has suffered two narrow defeats, but they will be looking to build on their recent 29-15 win over Lakewood. With Julius Gillick leading the Chargers' ground attack, this matchup promises to be a closely contested affair.