Photos: Hot shots from Friday night’s Week 9 high school football games – Orange County Register

Corona del Mar’s Nolan Scott, left, attempts to catch the ball amid Crean Lutheran defenders before the pass fell incomplete during a varsity football game played at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, October 23, 2026.
(Photo by Karen Tapia / Orange County Register, SCNG)

Leallyn Monroe #5 of the St. Pius X-St. Matthias Warriors leaps over safety Damien Fuimaono #29 of the St. Paul Swordsmen during the first half of a prep football game at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)

Alemany’s Kai Martinez carries the ball as Crespi’s Oliver White closes in during a game Oct. 23, 2026, at Alemany High School in Mission Hills.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County Fire Authority Chief TJ McGovern, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Captain Justin Chevalier and Orange County Assistant Sheriff Jeff Puckett, from left, stand together during a First Responders Appreciation Night at the San Juan Hills versus San Clemente football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Corona del Mar’s Will Ingham, left, attempts the tackle against Crean Lutheran’s Damari Hall as he runs the ball down the field for a touchdown during a varsity football game played at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, October 23, 2026.
(Photo by Karen Tapia / Orange County Register, SCNG)

Alemany’s Miguel de la Hoya make a catch in front of Crespi’s Quinton Williams during a game Oct. 23, 2026, at Alemany High School in Mission Hills.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

San Juan Hills students cheer on the Stallions during the first quarter of a home Alpha League game against San Clemente, which was quickly delayed due to nearby lightning strikes, in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Crespi quarterback Chase Curren runs with the ball against Alemany during a game Oct. 23, 2026, at Alemany High School in Mission Hills.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

The San Juan Hills Stallions take the field for an Alpha League game against San Clemente, which was postponed due to nearby lightning strikes in the first quarter, in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Corona del Mar’s Luca Dinapoli, left, outruns Crean Lutheran’s Ethan Haugsland during a varsity football game played at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, October 23, 2026.
(Photo by Karen Tapia / Orange County Register, SCNG)

Quarterback Romere Jones #12 of the St. Pius X-St. Matthias Warriors prepares to pass the ball during the first half of a prep football game against the St. Paul Swordsmen at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)

Corona del Mar’s Nolan Scott, left, is brought down by Crean Lutheran’s Jordan Terry during a varsity football game played at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, October 23, 2026.
(Photo by Karen Tapia / Orange County Register, SCNG)

St. Bernard coaches Dean Herrington, right, and Rick on sideline vs. Mary Star in Camino Real League football game Friday October 23, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Crespi quarterback Chase Curren tries to evade Alemany’s Joaquin Paredes during their game Oct. 23, 2026, at Alemany High School in Mission Hills.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

Mary Star receiver Seth Guevara run for TD Camino Real League football game against St. Bernard Friday October 23, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Alemany’s Ruben Mata is sacked by Crespi’s Stone Pennington during a game Oct. 23, 2026, at Alemany High School in Mission Hills.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

Carson High’s Preston Leomiti rushes with the ball during the Colts’ game against San Pedro on October 23rd, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)

Stephen Nunez gets a big gain for Crespi during a game against Alemany on Oct. 23, 2026, at Alemany High School in Mission Hills.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

Mary Star back Myles Miller breaks long run against St. Bernard in Camino Real League football game Friday October 23, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Alemany’s Steven Krase escapes a tackle by Crespi’s Noah Sanchez during a game Oct. 23, 2026, at Alemany High School in Mission Hills.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

San Juan Hills quarterback Parker Armstrong (18) throws the ball during an Alpha League game against San Clemente in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)

San Juan Hills wide receiver Chayden Cadam (4) carries the ball during an Alpha League game against San Clemente in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Jeremiah Tahaafe #11 of the St. Paul Swordsmen reacts after sacking Quarterback Romere Jones #12 of the St-Pius-X-St-Matthias-Academy Warriors (not pictured) during the first half of a prep football game at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)

Mary Star receiver Mahki Huff pulls in TD pass against St.Bernard in Camino Real League football game Friday October 23, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Alemany’s Steven Krase tries to get by Crespi’s Stone Pennington during a game Oct. 23, 2026, at Alemany High School in Mission Hills.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

Crean Lutheran’s Aaron Nicasio, left, is stopped by Corona del Mar’s Trejan Nixon, during a varsity football game played at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, October 23, 2026.
(Photo by Karen Tapia / Orange County Register, SCNG)

Jace Levario #10 of the St. Paul Swordsmen is tackled by Germaya Hood #8 of the St. Pius X-St. Matthias Warriors during the first half of a prep football game at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)

San Juan Hills wide receiver Cooper Chila (3) makes a catch during an Alpha League game against San Clemente in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Corona del Mar’s Trejan Nixon, left, cannot make the tackle against Crean Lutheran’s Aaron Nicasio during a varsity football game played at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, October 23, 2026.
(Photo by Karen Tapia / Orange County Register, SCNG)

Carson High quarterback Chris Fields III rushes with the ball during the Colts’ game against San Pedro on October 23rd, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)

San Juan Hills quarterback Parker Armstrong (18) throws the ball during an Alpha League game against San Clemente in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Corona del Mar’s Henry Birchard, left, attempts the tackle as Crean Lutheran’s Caden Jones goes in for the touchdown during a varsity football game played at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, October 23, 2026.
(Photo by Karen Tapia / Orange County Register, SCNG)

Marcel Garcia #14 of the St. Paul Swordsmen, left, breaks up a pass intended for Edward Spriggs Jr. #7 of the St. Pius X-St. Matthias Warriors during the first half of a prep football game at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)

St.Bernard back Jayden Armstrong is stopped for loss vs. Mary Star Camino Real League football game Friday October 23, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

San Pedro running back Braeden Villegas rushes with the ball during the Pirates’ game against Carson High on October 23rd, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)

Quarterback Romere Jones #12 of the St. Pius X-St. Matthias Warriors slips through a tackle by defensive lineman Markice Leonard #55 of the St. Paul Swordsmen during the first half of a prep football game at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)

Crean Lutheran’s Caden Jones goes in for the touchdown against Corona del Mar, during a varsity football game played at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach on Friday, October 23, 2026.
(Photo by Karen Tapia / Orange County Register, SCNG)

Mary Star quarterback Ian Ditch takes off for a 22-yard TD run against St. Bernard in Camino Real League football game Friday October 23, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Wide receiver Daniel Castaneda #12 of the St. Paul Swordsmen prepares to catch the ball during the first half of a prep football game against the St-Pius-X-St-Matthias-Academy Warriors at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)

Wide receiver Daniel Castaneda #12 of the St. Paul Swordsmen prepares to catch the ball during the first half of a prep football game against the St-Pius-X-St-Matthias-Academy Warriors at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)

Crespi’s Amir Morton scores a touchdown during their game against Alemany Oct. 23, 2026, at Alemany High School in Mission Hills.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

Carson quarterback Chris Fields III looks for an open pass during the Colts’ game against San Pedro on October 23rd, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)

Mary Star quarterback Ian Ditch throws on the run against St. Bernard in Camino Real League football game Friday October 23, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

St.Bernard back Jayden Armstrong breaks free on run vs. Mary Star in Camino Real League football game Friday October 23, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Quarterback Josh Villalta #17 of the St. Paul Swordsmen is tackled by Tyreq Conley #6 of the St. Pius X-St. Matthias Warriors during the first half of a prep football game at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)

St.Bernard back Jayden Armstrong is stopped for loss by Mary Star defense in Camino Real League football game Friday October 23, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Quarterback Romere Jones #12 of the St-Pius-X-St-Matthias-Academy Warriors is tackled by defensive lineman Markice Leonard #55 of the St. Paul Swordsmen and safety Damien Fuimaono #29 of the St. Paul Swordsmen during the first half of a prep football game at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)

Mary Star back Myles Miller follows block of Adrian Moreno vs. St. Bernard in Camino Real League football game Friday October 23, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

St.Bernard QB Edmond Dalton runs to sideline against Mary Star in Camino Real League football game Friday October 23, 2026 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)