Two of the top programs in Southern California lock horns Friday night at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach when the Westlake Warriors take on the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits.

Both teams head into the contest undefeated and poised for great seasons. The host Jackrabbits feature a top flight defense that the explosive Westlake offense have yet to face this season.

The Warriors opened up the season with a dominating 44-17 victory over Canyon. Westlake followed that up with a hard fought 34-27 victory over Red Mountain in Arizona.

2016 All-American QB Malik Henry

The Westlake Warriors avenged last season's defeat to the Canyon Cowboys with a dominating 44-17 victory on the road last week.

Class of 2016 gun-slinger Malik Henry proved why he's so coveted by several big time college programs. Henry sprayed the ball around to his bevy of weapons and picked apart the Canyon defense.

The Warriors first touchdown was set up by a sweet punt return fromTanner Gee. Bruising back Reno Dubreuil rumbled for the score and a 7-0 lead.

Complete Game Mixtape: Canyon vs Westlake

CLA stopped by at Upland High School today for our fourth stop on the "Almost Ready" Preseason Photo Series Tour. Upland features a great group of returning players including senior signal caller Tyler Hilinski who is Pac-12 bound after he committed to Washington State.

Check out the photos featuring Upland HS football players Tyler Hilinski, Kameron Powell, Elijah Jones, Gary Baker, Josh Woods and Nathan Tilford.

Upland HS Football 2014

The pursuit of a scholarship for student athletes is a full-time endeavor. The 7on7 football circuit affords skill position players the opportunity to hone their skills against elite competition. Created in 2007 by Elbert Lee and Cameron Worrell, Passing Down provides aspiring college level athletes the forum for improvement and exposure.

The top high school football players in Northern California will be competing in the Passing Down NorCal Elite 7on7 Regional Sunday in Livermore. There will be 14 teams loaded with D1Bound talent in attendance.

Several of the top high school football players in Southern California competed in the 3rd annual 4th Quarter Sports 7v7 Shootout at Salesian high school Sunday. The athletes braved stormy weather conditions and nearly 12 hours of action before a champion was crowned.

In the finale, Team FCA defeated GameChangers to take home the trophy. Team FCA was led by Long Beach Poly quarterback Josh Love, Buena Park receiver Jaylinn Hawkins, Orange Lutheran athlete Hudson Hankins and several other talented D1Bound prospects.

Southern California has the spotlight for National Signing Day coverage in 2014, and rightfully so. A few of the nation's top recruits who have yet to announce their decisions hail from Socal. Adoree' Jackson, Damien Mama & JuJu Smith will shock the world today.

Other notable recruits from California include Joe Mixon, who is slated to announce his commitment to Oklahoma, along with UCLA future signees Jaleel Wadood, Adarius Pickett and Jordan Lasley.

Several outstanding student athletes were honored Saturday night at the MLK Unsung Heroes Awards Ceremony at the Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. The annual event was presented by the Inner CIty Youth Foundation and featured musical performances by the LA Inner City Mass Choir and a call to action from guest speaker Congresswoman Maxine Waters.

Day One at quarterback guru Steve Clarkson's 2014 Field Generals LA camp at Maranatha High featured many talented quarterbacks working to improve their craft.

Local standouts in attendance included Hart's Brady White, Servite's Travis Waller and Santa Margarita's KJ Costello. Foothill gun-slinger Kyle Kearns from NorCal looked sharp and should be a force on the upcoming 7v7 circuit.