Sierra Canyon downs Serra to stay unbeaten, clinch share of Mission League title

Sierra Canyon wins its second straight Mission League crown

Sierra Canyon is two for two.

The Trailblazers beat Gardena Serra 35-28 Friday night at home to clinch at least a share of the Mission League title heading into the final week of the regular season.

It’s the second straight season Sierra Canyon (9-0) has won a Mission League title since joining the league in 2022.

Junior running back Dane Dunn scored the go-ahead touchdown with a minute to go in the fourth quarter.

Junior Wyatt Becker threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns on 16 of 21 passing. He also added a rushing touchdown. Terrell Cooks had 12 carries for 75 yards and Dunn added 18 carries for 69 yards and two scores.

UCLA-bound wideout Kwazi Gilmer dazzled with five receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown.

Serra (6-3) took a quick 14-0 lead in the opening minutes after a quick score on offense and a pick-six from Tre’ Harrison. But the Trailblazers came roaring back to tie the game at 14-14.

Serra re-took the lead 21-14 before Sierra Canyon answered with a TD connection from Becker to Cole Crawford to make it 21-21 at halftime. 

Serra QB Jimmy Butler scored two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) including a pass to Zacharyus Williams to tie the game at 28-28 with 8:37 left in the game.

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