High school football fans across Orange County filled stadiums and cheered on their teams Friday night – the first taste of “Friday Night Lights” of the 2017 season.
The games produced some great plays and dramatic action, and there were several surprising outcomes.
To see what happened, check out the OCVarsity slideshow.
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Corona del Mar gets pumped up before a season opening game against JSerra at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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Edison’s Ryan Osterkamp celebrates with teammates after the Chargers’ win over Tesoro in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Mater Dei’s JT Daniels throws his first touchdown of the season in the first quarter.Mater Dei was taking on Bishop Amat in the season-opening game for both teams at Bishop Amat Highin La Puente, CA on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Tesoro’s Joe Morenc, left, hangs on to a pass despite coverage by Edison’s McCade Barrett in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. Morenc ran it into the end zone for the score. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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JSerra’s Munir McClain during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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Pacifica’s Joe Meza runs the ball for a first down against Trabuco Hills during the season-opening football game in Mission Viejo on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
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Corona del Mar’s Nathaniel Espinoza celebrates with Sean Owens after a touch down during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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Trabuco Hills’ Aidan Armstrong throws a long pass for a first down against Pacifica during the season-opening football game in Mission Viejo on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
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Pacifica’s Joe Meza runs the ball for a short gain against Trabuco Hills during the season-opening football game in Mission Viejo on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
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Pacifica’s Nate Deaton catches the ball for a first down against Trabuco Hills during the season-opening football game in Mission Viejo on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
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Huntington BeachÕs Arick Mclawyer attempts an two point conversion but is stoped by Canyon in the first quarter of the season-opening football game at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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Edison’s Andrew Stevens (9) celebrates with teammates after Edison’s 1 point win over Tesoro in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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CanyonÕs Christian Downey completes a pass as Huntington Beach Andrew Blokdyk tries to block during the season-opening football game at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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CanyonÕs Max Meyers scores an extra point on a ball held by John Bader in the first quarter against Huntington Beach of the season-opening football game at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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Edison’s McCade Barrett, left, celebrates his touchdown against Tesoro in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Trabuco Hills’ Aidan Armstrong throws a short pass for a first down against Pacifica during the season-opening football game in Mission Viejo on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
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Tesoro High School fans check out a selfie the took of themselves before the start of the Titan’s game against Edison in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Tesoro’s Parker Marshall, right, breaks up a pass intended for Edison’s David Atencio in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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JSerra’s Matt Robinson throws during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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A Tesoro cheerleader gets a hug from a friend before the start of the game against Edison in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Huntington BeachÕs Isaac Bryant takes the ball to the 14-yard line and a first down as CanyonÕs Harrison Corlette, left, and Tyler Williams take him down in the second quarter of the season-opening football game at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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Corona del Mar’s Nathaniel Espinoza is first through the banner during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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Pacifica’s Hagen Foreman catches the ball for a first down against Trabuco Hills during the season-opening football game in Mission Viejo on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
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Huntington BeachÕs Jeremiah Flanagan, left, and Nick Napoli leap for the ball over CanyonÕs Marcus Gracy but in unable to hold onto the ball in the second quarter of the season-opening football game at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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Pacifica’s Ben Jefferson runs the ball for a first down against Trabuco Hills during the season-opening football game in Mission Viejo on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
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Trabuco Hills’ JC Montgomery runs the ball for a short gain against Pacifica during the season-opening football game in Mission Viejo on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
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CanyonÕs Carson Arcebido runs the ball in for a touchdown in the first quarter against Huntington Beach of the season-opening football game at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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The Huntington Beach Cheer and Song teams gather before the start of their season-opening football game against Canyon at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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JSerra’s Chris Castillo breaks down the sideline during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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Huntington BeachÕs Arick Mclawyer scores the first touchdown of the game against Canyon during the season-opening football game at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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Corona del Mar’s Nathaniel Espinoza throws during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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JSerra’s Tarik Luckett leaves a trail of defenders behind him as he moves downfield during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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The Huntington Beach flag team perform at the start of their season-opening football game against Canyon at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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The Canyon Cheer and Song teams gather between quarters of their season-opening football game at Huntington Beach High. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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CanyonÕs Quarterback Jacob Munro passes the ball in the second quarter against Huntington Beach during the season-opening football game at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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The Huntington Beach Marching Band march onto the field at the start of their season-opening football game against Canyon at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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Huntington BeachÕs Arick Mclawyer takes the ball in for a touchdown against Canyon in the second quarter of the season-opening football game at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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JSerra’s Tarik Luckett and MuNir McClain celebrate a touchdown during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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The Huntington Beach flag team perform at the start of their season-opening football game against Canyon at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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The Huntington Beach Marching Band play the National Anthem at the start of their season-opening football game against Canyon at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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JSerra’s Tarik Luckett can’t hang onto a deep ball as Corona del Mar’s Joey Flanigan falls during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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CanyonÕs Cole Nequette holds onto the ball as Huntington Beach moves in during the first quarter of the season-opening football game at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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Tesoro’s Joe Morenc, left, is congratulated by teammate Vinnie Vladic after Morenc scored a touchdown on a pass play against Edison in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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JSerra’s defense celebrates a sack during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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Mater Dei’s Bru McCoy was just inches short of a touchdown in the first halfMater Dei was taking on Bishop Amat in the season-opening game for both teams at Bishop Amat Highin La Puente, CA on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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The Tesoro High School band performs the National Anthem before the start of the game against Edison in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Mater Dei’s Alexander Arevalo gets by a tackle from Bishop Amat’s Dominic Barrera. Mater Dei was taking on Bishop Amat in the season-opening game for both teams at Bishop Amat High in La Puente, CA on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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CanyonÕs Josh Tarango completes a pass in the first quarter as Huntington BeachÕs Christian Moore takes him down during the season-opening football game at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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Megan Konishi, top, Huntington Beach frosh cheer, practices before the start of their season-opening football game against Canyon at Huntington Beach. Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer
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Tesoro quarterback Chase Petersen dives into the end zone to score a touchdown with seconds left in the game against Edison in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Corona del Mar’s Nathaniel Espinoza is sacked by JSerra’s Shawn Nielsen during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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Tesoro cheerleaders run off the field waving the school flags after pregame festivities in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Edison’s Jack Carmichael takes down Tesoro’s Vinnie Vladic (6) near the goal line late in the fourth quarter in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. The play set up a Tesoro touchdown. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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JSerra’s Al Fisher breaks a tackle attempt from Corona del Mar during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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Bishop Amat’s Isaiah Samano loses his helmet during a tackle against Mater Dei. Mater Dei was taking on Bishop Amat in the season-opening game for both teams at Bishop Amat High in La Puente, CA on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Corona del Mar’s Jt Murphy is brought down by JSerra’s Jamiel Henning in the second quarter during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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Edison’s McCade Barrett screams after scoring a touchdown against Tesoro late in the game in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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JSerra’s Eli Jefferson and Chris Castillo celebrate a sack during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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JSerra’s Al Fisher crosses the goaline for a score during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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Corona del Mar’s Jt Murphy jukes past JSerra’s Chris Castillo during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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Mater Dei’s Christopher Street leaps past Bishop Amat’s Dominic Barrera in the first half. Mater Dei was taking on Bishop Amat in the season-opening game for both teams at Bishop Amat High in La Puente, CA on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Corona del Mar’s Nathaniel Espinoza drops back to throw during a season opening game at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
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Edison’s Mateo Gallego, right, can’t get to a pass as Tesoro’s Joe Morenc defends in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Mater Dei quarterback JT Daniels takes off on a 35-yard touchdown run during Friday’s game.Mater Dei was taking on Bishop Amat in the season-opening game for both teams at Bishop Amat Highin La Puente, CA on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Tesoro band flag girls perform during the pregame ceremony in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Edison’s head coach Jeff Grady checks a play during the Charger’s game against Tesoro in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Edison quarterback Griffin OÕConnor, left, releases a pass before being taken down by Tesoro’s Ethan Hurst in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Edison head coach Jeff Grady barks out orders during Edison’s game against Tesoro in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Edison quarterback Griffin OÕConnor dives into the end zone for the touchdown against Tesoro in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Mater Dei’s Darion Green goes for extra yardage. Mater Dei was taking on Bishop Amat in the season-opening game for both teams at Bishop Amat High in La Puente, CA on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Tesoro’s Joe Morenc runs toward the end zone for the score on a pass play against Edison in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Bishop Amat’s Blake Archuleta slips by a tackle by Mater Dei’s Bru McCoy III. Mater Dei was taking on Bishop Amat in the season-opening game for both teams at Bishop Amat High in La Puente, CA on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Edison quarterback Griffin OÕConnor, left, is able to get off a pass with pressure from Tesoro’s Caden Stoker in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Tesoro quarterback Chase Petersen runs for a big gain early in the first quarter to set up a Tesoro touchdown against Edison in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Bishop Amat fans toss colored chalk dust into the air and shout “I believe that we will win.” Mater Dei was taking on Bishop Amat in the season-opening game for both teams at Bishop Amat High in La Puente, CA on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Bishop Amat’s Jaden Allen pushes forward for extra yardage. Mater Dei was taking on Bishop Amat in the season-opening game for both teams at Bishop Amat High in La Puente, CA on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Mater Dei’s Noah Guzman grabs the arm of mater Dei’s Darion Green. Mater Dei was taking on Bishop Amat in the season-opening game for both teams at Bishop Amat High in La Puente, CA on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Mater Dei’s Glenn Harper slips by Bishop Amat’s Seth Cloud during the first quarter. Mater Dei was taking on Bishop Amat in the season-opening game for both teams at Bishop Amat High in La Puente, CA on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Mater Dei quarterback JT Daniels takes off on a 35-yard touchdown run during Friday’s game.Mater Dei was taking on Bishop Amat in the season-opening game for both teams at Bishop Amat Highin La Puente, CA on Friday, August 25, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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