South Bay Football: Inglewood and Lawndale enter playoffs with top seeds
Inglewood's undefeated season and Lawndale's league championship set the stage for the first round of the CIF Southern Section tournament.
By Sanjay Caldwell ·
Inglewood enters the CIF Southern Section playoffs as the No. 1 seed after completing a perfect 9-1 regular season. The Sentinels captured the Bay League title, extending a streak of dominance in the South Bay that includes a 32-2 record since 2019. Their playoff run begins Friday against Huntington Beach in Division 2.
Lawndale also secured a top seed for its division. The Cardinals finished as Ocean League champions and will face Ocean View Friday in the Division 9 playoffs. Their 9-1 record places them at the head of the Division 9 bracket.
Carson prepares to defend its L.A. City Section Open Division title with a 9-1 record. Quarterback Chris Fields III threw for three touchdowns and rushed for two in a 45-42 nonleague victory over Mary Star. The Colts have a week off before hosting Palisades on Nov. 13.
Mary Star holds the top seed in CIF-SS Division 5 with a 9-1 record. The Stars received their first loss of the season in the 45-42 defeat to Carson. They will wait for an opponent to be determined before their Division 5 opener on Nov. 13.
Palos Verdes and Serra meet Friday in a Division 2 rematch. The Sea Kings finished 9-1 after a 45-0 victory over Leuzinger. Serra, which finished 5-5, earned a playoff spot by placing third in the Mission League. Derrick Coleman Jr. rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown in a 20-13 win over Notre Dame last week.
Torrance, which finished 7-3, will face Agoura Friday in Division 5. The Tartars finished second in the Pioneer League. Gibson Turner threw for two touchdowns, while Sonny Gomez and Vaughn Reinert each rushed for a score in a 27-7 win over North Torrance.
San Pedro enters the L.A. City Open Division playoffs as the No. 2 seed. The Pirates concluded the regular season with a 62-13 victory over Narbonne. Seth Solorio threw for four passing touchdowns in that final game. San Pedro will play Dorsey on Nov. 13.
Mira Costa and Redondo Union end their seasons without advancing to the CIF-SS playoffs. Mira Costa, which finished 3-7, defeated rival Redondo Union for the ninth consecutive year. Redondo Union, which finished 5-5, lost its final three games to Inglewood, Palos Verdes, and Mira Costa.
