Watch: No. 1 Mater Dei's defense dominates in 27-7 Southern Section championship win over Servite
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Mater Dei put on a dominant defensive performance to defeat rival Servite 27-7 for a CIF Southern Section Division 1 football title Friday night in Southern California.
OLB Tanner Williams (2 sacks) and DE/OLB David Bailey (1.5 sacks) led an explosive attack by Mater Dei's front seven. RB/DB Quincy Craig ran for a touchdown and forced a fumble, which was recovered by CB Cameron Sidney, who also had multiple pass break-ups. DB Jeilani Davis grabbed an interception in the fourth quarter as well.
RB Raleek Brown led Mater Dei's offense by rushing for 164 yards and a touchdown. QB Elijah Brown and WR C.J. Williams connected for a touchdown, and RB Ajon Bryant ran for a 27-yard TD as well.
Servite WR/S Tetairoa McMillan caught for 68 yards and a touchdown thrown by QB Noah Fifita, and also recorded an interception. OLB Zion Sims also grabbed a pick for Servite.
Mater Dei will advance to the CIF State Open Division finals as the heavy favorite to secure an undefeated season, state title, and undisputed national championship.
Here are all of the highlights from the game:
