Best performances in third week of Southern California high school football (Sep. 5-7)

Madden Williams scored three touchdowns on Saturday to help St. John Bosco remain unbeaten

St. John Bosco’s Madden Williams was standout in the Braves victory over Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth, Calif. on Sept. 7, 2024. / Tarek Fattal

The third week of the 2024 Southern California high school football season included several big performances across several sections.

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Here’s a quick look at some of the top stars and best individual performances from the third week of games across Southern California.

Note: Entries are based on information provided by coaches, statisticians, media members and high school football fans. Don’t see any details for your team’s game? Email some notes and/or stats to bodie@scorebooklive.com

SEPTEMBER 5-7 TOP STARS

Madden Williams, St. John Bosco: Williams caught seven passes for 252 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's win at Sierra Canyon.

Gino Marchetti, Foothill: Marchetti had 223 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and four rushing touchdowns in Thursday's win over Orange.

James Johnson, Santa Margarita: Johnson had 246 passing yards and five touchdown passes in Friday's win over Bakersfield-Liberty.

Koen Glover, St. Bonaventure: Glover had 202 rushing yards and five total touchdowns in Friday's win over Archbishop Riordan.

Oscar Rios, Downey: Rios had 351 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in a 69-68 win over Millikan. He also rushed for 141 yards and three touchdowns.

Brandon Rivers, Cajon: Rivers rushed for 185 yards and two touchdowns to help the Cowboys beat Etiwanda 30-24.

Braylin Drake, Corona Centennial: Drake rushed for 156 yards and four touchdowns on just 12 carries in Friday's win over Timpview (UT).

Isaiah Arriaza, Damien: Arriaza completed 16 of 22 passes for 308 yards and three touchdowns in Friday's win over St. Paul.

Wyatt McCauley, Inglewood: McCauley had 379 passing yards and four touchdown passes in Friday's 34-21 win over Carson.

Steel Kurtz, Huntington Beach: Kurtz had seven catches for 122 yards and a touchdown and also had a pick-six in a win over Capistrano Valley.

Mikey Vazquez, Great Oak: Vazquez had 136 punt return yards, returning two punts for touchdowns against Fallbrook.

Quentin Cesaire, La Jolla Country Day: Cesaire caught 11 passes for 122 yards and a touchdown and also grabbed two interceptions against Mount Miguel.

Eli MacNeal, Carlsbad: MacNeal threw for 302 yards and had six touchdown passes in Thursday's win over San Pasqual.

Quentyn DeMara, University City: DeMara passed for 372 yards and four touchdowns and also added 102 rushing yards and a touchdown in a win over Bonita Vista.

Cody Cappelletti, Patrick Henry: Cappelletti had 190 total yards and three rushing touchdowns against Montgomery.

Jase Nix, San Marcos: Nix had 213 all-purpose yards and two touchdown receptions in a win over Mater Dei Catholic.

Ty Hurst, Poway: Hurst had 306 passing yards and four touchdown passes in a win over Valley Center.

King Demethris, Palisades: Demethris had five receptions for 145 yards and two touchdowns against Granada Hills Charter.

Seth Shigg, Culver City: Shigg had 252 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns in a win against Narbonne.

Erik Favela, Arleta: Favela caught five passes for 172 yards and had three touchdowns in a win against Taft.

-- Bodie De Silva | bodie@scorebooklive.com | @sbliveca

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