High school football is back in California as of Friday, and one of Week Zero's top games pits one of the premier public school programs in the nation against a Trinity League titan.
Corona Centennial, ranked No. 3 in the state and No. 11 in the country to start the season, hosts California No. 12 Servite in a battle of guaranteed defensive stalwarts with new faces starting under center.
WATCH: Centennial vs. Servite on NFHS Network
The Huskies are extremely deep with defensive talent, including a fearsome front seven led by reigning Big West -Upper Defensive Player of the Year Jonathan McKinley (Cal). Nationally-ranked senior QB Dominick Catalano was promising under center as a junior playing behind 5-star senior Husan Longstreet (USC), completing 64 of 103 passes for 917 yards and seven touchdowns to two interceptions.
Servite is in a youth movement but has no shortage of up-and-coming stars with top-end talent. Expect the Friars to have one of the best defenses in California again with junior LB Isaiah Leilua and sophomore SS/OLB Kaleb Aiava headlining a long list of impact returners. They should also be one of the best blocking teams in California with an offensive line made up of sophomores Elisha Mueller and Keiden Lokeni, seniors Gavin Wilkins (Montana State) and Jaden Rasic, and junior Drew Fielder accompanied by Nebraska-bound TE Luke Sorensen. The big question is if Servite can regroup at QB and RB after graduating Leo Hannan (Michigan State) and Quaid Carr (Washington).
Here’s everything you need to know about live streaming Corona Centennial vs. Servite.
How to watch Corona Centennial vs. Servite football
- Live Stream: Watch on the NFHS Network
Corona Centennial vs. Servite will air live on the NFHS Network. You can subscribe to NFHS Network on a monthly basis or an annual subscription.
Corona Centennial vs. Servite start time
- Date: Friday, Aug. 22
- Time: 7:00 p.m. PT
The opening kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. PT on Friday, Aug. 22. The game will be played at Centennial High School in Corona.
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