With the 2012 high school football season in the books, it's time to look forward to next season. For many seniors, it brings an end to their competitive football career. For graduating college level athletes, they look forward to national signing day and the next step in their football journey.

Despite the loss of such a quality senior class , the 2013 California high school football season is in good hands with the return of so many first-rate ballers throughout the state. The teams featured in this year's bowl games will be loaded again.

It's different being a champion. It's a fraternity that can only be shared by those who have hoisted that glorious trophy. Last Saturday night at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA, it was Gardena Serra junior Adoree' Jackson who took home the title of CIF State Champion for the second time in 2012.

As a sophomore earlier this year, Adoree' won the CIF State Boys Long Jump title with a jump of 25' 1/2" and the closest jump didn't even clear 24 feet.

Gardena Serra Photo Shoot 2012: Mikey Williams Photography

The 2012 California high school football season concluded on a wet 'n wild weekend at Home Depot Center in Carson. The best football teams from Northern California made the journey down south and came away with three victories in five games.

The first contest featured the Central Catholic Raiders from Modesto against the Santa Fe Christian Eagles from Solana Beach. The Raiders rushing attack overpowered the Eagles 66-7 to capture the CIF Division IV crown.

The Gardena Serra Cavaliers came out of the gates rolling against the Oakdale Mustangs in the CIF Division II State Championship.

Serra jumped out an 7-0 on a sweet touchdown run from senior Marques Rodgers. The Cavaliers speed and athleticism has overwhelmed the Mustangs.

Rodgers scored two more touchdowns to give Serra a commanding 21-0 advantage.

From there, dual threat junior quarterback Jalen Greene took over, connecting with junior playmaker Adoree' Jackson on a 50-yard touchdown pitch and catch.

Gardena Serra Wins 2012 CIF State Title: Full Game Highlights

The Gardena Serra Cavaliers will take on the Oakdale Mustangs Saturday 4pm at Home Depot Center in Carson for the CIF Division II California State Championship.

The Cavaliers navigated an extremely tough schedule to earn their spot. CLA was on the sidelines in their opener when senior running back Marques Rodgers late touchdown gave Serra a hard fought 26-23 road victory over Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks).

The Gardena Serra Cavaliers defeated the Edison Chargers 27-10 Saturday night at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa to advance to the CIF Division II Championship against Oakdale.

The Chargers, champions of the Southwest Division, jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first half before a 7-yard touchdown pass from Serra junior quarterback Jalen Greene to Gregory Webb cut the deficit to 10-7 at halftime.

The second half belonged to the Cavaliers. Serra stormed down the field on their opening drive, capped off by a short touchdown run by Greene to give the Cavaliers a 14-10 advantage.

Narbonne and Corona Centennial to Battle for Open Division Final

The most anticipated matchup in Southern California is the Open Division contest between the LA City Section champion Narbonne Gauchos and the Inland Section champs Corona Centennial Huskies. The game will be played at Cerritos College in Norwalk Saturday night.

Washington bound Narbonne quarterback Troy Williams will be expected to lead the Gauchos offense to a victory and berth in the state title game December 15 at Home Depot Center in Carson.

The Gardena Serra Cavaliers captured the CIF-SS Western Division Championship with a hard fought 30-28 victory over the Chaminade Eagles at Serra High School Friday night.

The Cavaliers jumped out to an early lead on a long touchdown run by junior Adoree’ Jackson on a fake punt.

Trailing 7-0, Chaminade answered with a touchdown run by standout running back Terrell Newby to tie the game.

Playmaking junior linebacker Dwight Williams gave Serra a 14-7 lead with an impressive interception return for a touchdown.