The Southern California high school football season kicked off in style with the Narbonne Gauchos pulling out a heart-stopping last second 27-23 road victory over the Palos Verdes Sea Kings on a sizzling afternoon by the beach.

With starting quarterback Eban Jackson knocked out of the game with an injury, Narbonne sophomore quarterback Roman Ale came up huge for the Gauchos, connecting with Dallas Lopez on three touchdown strikes, including the incredible game-winning 29-yard touchdown pass as time expired.

Narbonne Wins on Last Second Play

In the West Coast Bowl at Home Depot Center in Carson Sunday, Lincoln head coach David Dunn led the Red All-Stars to a 21-16 victory over Narbonne head man Manuel Douglass and the Green All-Stars.

The game featured the best local football talent in the west coast. The Red team jumped out to a big early lead, highlighted by a long touchdown catch from Dorsey's Delvon Hardaway to give them a 14-3 halftime advantage. The San Jose State commit was named CLA Player of the Game for his efforts.

Thanks to Jeffrey Coprich and the Inner City Youth Foundation, the best local student athletes were celebrated on an Evening of Champions at the Inaugural Unsung Heroes Awards Ceremony at Celebrity Centre in Hollywood Sunday night.

CLA was honored to attend such a glorious event that featured several performers, including the LA City Inner CIty Mass Choir. Athletes were recognized for their success on the field, in the classroom and within the community.

With the NFL Playoffs heating up, it's definitely a great time of year for football fans. The NFL Conference Championship Games take place on Sunday January 20.

Later that evening, thanks to Jeffrey Coprich & The Inner City Youth Foundation, Southern Californian sports fans have an opportunity to celebrate and honor the best local prep student athletes at the Inaugural Unsung Heroes Awards and MLK Celebration "An Evening of Champions" held at Celebrity Centre International Garden Pavilion in Hollywood.

The 2012 Narbonne squad fell short of getting to the CIF Open Division finals this year, but not short on talent and recruiting. Many argue that this is perhaps the best assembly of City Section players since the Crenshaw Team of ’09-’10. Among the talent are QB Troy Williams (UW Early Spring Enrollee),WR AJ Richardson (Cal Commit), LB Paulo Lepua (Uncommitted), LB Marquis "Red" Lomax (Uncommitted) and LB Keishawn Bierria (Uncommitted).

I had a chance to catch up with Narbonne SR OLB Keishawn Bierria over the course of the recent weeks.

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.

The Corona Centennial Huskies defeated the Narbonne Gauchos 41-34 in a heart-stopping CIF Open Division regional championship game Saturday night at Cerritos College in Norwalk. The Huskies pulled out a thrilling victory in the final minute on a 14-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Robert Webber to junior running back Tre Watson.

Corona Centennial took control of the game early behind their powerful offensive line. Senior running back Austin Renken scored on a fourth down 4-yard touchdown run to give the Huskies a 7-0 advantage.

Narbonne continued to prove why they're worthy of such a high national ranking (5), and defeated the Mater Dei Monarchs 18-17 in a hard-fought battle in Harbor City on Friday night.

The Gauchos were stopped cold after taking the opening kickoff when Washington Huskies 2013 quarterback commit Troy Williams watched a pass skip off his receiver's hands for a Mater Dei interception.

The Monarchs got on the scoreboard first with a 38 yard field goal after taking over in Gauchos' territory.

The clear cut game of the week in Southern California high school football features the undefeated Narbonne Gauchos against the undefeated Mater Dei Monarchs. The host Gauchos are fresh off a big victory at Serra last week.

Washington bound senior quarterback Troy Williams will be difficult for the Monarchs to contain. The stout Narbonne defense yielded their first touchdown last week and should be tested by the Mater Dei offense. The experienced Narbonne defense forced Serra into four turnovers and will be primed to shut down the Monarchs.

The Narbonne Gauchos defeated the Gardena Serra Cavaliers 22-9 in a highly anticipated inter-sectional clash between undefeated teams. The high powered Narbonne offense was for the most part held in check by the stout Serra defense.

Standout senior quarterback Troy Williams and the Gauchos struck first with a 24-yard touchdown pass to Jon’tae Robeson. University of Washington head coach Steve Sarkisian was on the sidelines to see his prized recruit in action.