How to watch live scores and get updates (22.08.2024)

The 2024 California high school football season has finally begun, and it's off to a great start, as Mater Dei hosts Centennial on Thursday in a matchup between nationally ranked teams.

The Monarchs begin the season ranked No. 1 in both the SBLive/SI Top 25 preseason rankings in high school football and the CIF Southern Section Top 25 preseason rankings, but the Huskies aren't far behind, ranking No. 8 in the nation and No. 2 in the Southern Section.

You can watch Mater Dei vs Centennial live on the NFHS Network.

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What: Two of the best teams in the country meet when top-ranked Mater Dei hosts No. 8-ranked Centennial to kick off the 2024 California high school football season.

Where: Mater Dei High School | Santa Ana, California

When: 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, August 22

How to watch: Watch Mater Dei vs. Centennial live on NFHS Network

How to buy tickets: Buy tickets for Centennial vs. Mater Dei here

The reigning Power 25 national champions are back looking to win their second straight title, but now they must try to defend their title with new head coach Raul Lara at the helm.

As always, the Monarchs have plenty of talent on both sides of the ball.

Chuck McDonald, who has committed to Alabama, and Daryus Dixson, who is transferring to Penn State, form the backbone of the defense, while running back and Oregon junior Jordon Davison and junior wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. form a pair of offensive weapons that will be difficult for any team to stop.

Led by 5-star quarterback Husan Longstreet, the Huskies are entering the new season with a lot of anticipation after narrowly missing out on a chance to compete for the CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship last season.

Longstreet is the 28th-ranked recruit for 2025, according to 247sports, and will look to top his stellar junior season in which he rushed for more than 3,000 yards and 24 touchdowns while throwing just six interceptions.

With several players returning from Division I on the offensive line and Longstreet having a number of outstanding wide receivers to choose from, there's a good chance Centennial will be playing for the CIF Southern Section Division 1 title in November.

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