Nike & LA Rams End “In The Field” Series with Bosco vs. Mater Dei

The absolute peak of SoCal high school football rivalries took center stage this past Friday to cap off the amazing slate of electrifying games

For the final showdown of the “In The Field” series showcasing exceptionally intense high school football rivalries throughout all of SoCal, Nike and the LA Rams deliver the best match-up yet in what is often considered the most cutthroat rivalry in the entire region: the No. 1 Ranked St. John Bosco Braves vs. the No. 7 Ranked Mater Dei Monarchs. These two nationally ranked football titans have both earned esteemed reputations not only in the locally based Trinity League but across the whole country, setting the gold standard of high school football around the Los Angeles area with a remarkable seven Open Division State Titles won between the two programs since 2016. 

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The high-stakes importance of who would leave the renowned Panish Family Stadium in Bellflower as the winner of this match-up could not be understated, as crucial playoff contention hung in the balance between the two elite squads with hopes of being crowned the Trinity League Champion. Gaining the edge on the rival team here wouldn’t just garner bragging rights and a championship title, it would also further fuel the hunger to win in the upcoming postseason, as both teams would likely face each other again in the playoffs.

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This game caps off a month-long saga featuring other various iconic SoCal high school football rivalries, such as Crenshaw v. Dorsey (October 3rd), Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan (October 10th), and Roosevelt vs. Garfield (October 24th). Nike, the LA Rams, and Born X Raised Clothing spared no expense in providing a thrilling atmosphere for the amazing student body athletes and the hometown crowds in attendance. From exclusive signature jerseys, merchandise, and marvelous performances from L.A. native and Grammy Award-winning producer, DJ Mustard, the “In The Field” series was nothing short of monumental.

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From dynamic heart-stopping plays full of grit, to ferocious energy roaring from the animated crowds, the tense game between St. John Bosco and Mater Dei certainly lived up to the rivalry hype. Future college and NFL prospects on both sides displayed tremendous talent, proving to the city and the rest of the nation why they are labeled as a couple of premiere high school programs in all the U.S. The young athletes laid it all out on the field that day through blood, sweat, and tears, making their families, their schools, and their city proud. The Mater Dei Monarchs emerged victorious over the St. John Bosco Braces, 36-31.

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​The stage was perfectly set for all the schools that participated in the “In The Field” series, thanks to the passionate support of Nike, the LA Rams, and Born X Raised Clothing. With the series officially over, the next chapter for these superbly talented kids begins now in the postseason, and for some, the next level in college sports. But for Nike, the Rams, and Born X Raise Clothing, their support for high school football talent in the SoCal area has just begun.