Southland high school football top performers

Several high school football players delivered standout performances in the Southland this week.

In rushing, Ceasar Reyes of Garfield led with 277 yards and five touchdowns against Montebello. Other notable rushers included Denzel Carter of La Salle, who recorded 254 yards and four touchdowns alongside two receiving touchdowns, and Tru Warrior Casas of Fairfax, who rushed for 251 yards and four touchdowns. Raphael Graham of Cathedral also had a significant game, rushing for 207 yards and four touchdowns.

In passing, Matthew Escobedo of Cantwell-Sacred Heart recorded 452 yards. Brady Edmunds of Huntington Beach completed 24 of 31 passes for 441 yards and six touchdowns. Other high-performing passers included Chase Curren of Crespi with 352 yards and three touchdowns, and Donovan Shirley of Salesian with 348 yards and five touchdowns.