Santa Margarita Wins Division I Crown

by Jeff Fisher
High School Football America

Santa Margarita quarterback Johnny Stanton had a stellar game in the Division I state championship game against Bellarmine.

The junior QB passed for four touchdowns and scored the game winning touchdown on a one-yard dive with 16 seconds left in the game to lead the Eagles to a 42-37 win.

It was the school's first state football title and gave head coach Harry Welch his third state title since 2006, all with different schools.

Helix Wins CIF Division II Championship

by Jeff Fisher
High School Football America

Helix captured the school's first state football championship Saturday beating Del Oro 35-24 in the Division II title game.

The Highlanders (13-2) were led by quarterback Bobby Heatherington who finished 19-of-30 for 179 yards and one touchdown.

Washington Union Captures CIF D-3 Title

by Jeff Fisher
High School Football America

Washington Union beat Campolindo 21-16 Saturday to capture the CIF Division III championship.

Campolindo, which was picked to finish last in the Diablo Foothill Athletic Conference, actually out-gained the state champs in total offense (336-301) and had more first downs (19-13).

Senior QB Chris Cain led the Washington Union attack with two rushing touchdowns, plus he threw for one.  Donald Phelps rushed for 185 yards.

Compolindo held Notre Dame-bound Deontay Greenberry to just four catches for 57 yards and one TD.  Greenberry finished the season with 109 catches for 2,206 yards and 33 touchdowns.

Third Year Program Wins CIF Division IV Title

by Jeff Fisher
High School Football America

Sierra Canyon is the 2011 CIF Division IV champs after a 34-13 win over Le Grand in the state title game.

Sierra Canyon, in just its third year of 11-man football, fell behind 13-7 in the second quarter, but then went on a 27-0 run to capture the school's first state title.

Le Grand, the Sac-Joaquin Valley Division V champ, suffered its first loss of the season.

Sierra Canyon is now 35-5 in three years of 11-man competition.