No. 1 Mater Dei, No. 2 Bishop Gorman to clash in Santa Ana in a battle of unbeatens

Two of the top high school football teams in the country, No. 1 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) and No. 2 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), will face off in a nationally televised showdown on ESPN on Saturday night.

The game will be a rematch of last year’s national championship game, which Mater Dei won 35-21.

Both teams are undefeated this season, and they are both ranked among the top five in the country in most major polls.

Mater Dei is led by a high-powered offense that is averaging 48 points per game. The Monarchs have a number of talented players on offense, including quarterback Elijah Brown, running back CJ Hicks and wide receiver Jaleel Skinner. Henderson, Shemar Stewart, Jaydn Ott and CJ Hicks will look to continue their dominance on the ground with the state’s No. 1 scoring offense (53.6 ppg).

Bishop Gorman is led by a strong defense that is allowing just 7 points per game. The Gaels have a number of talented players on defense, including linebacker Danny Tanguay, defensive end Bishop Thomas and cornerback Jaiden Cole. The Gaels have allowed just 21 points in its last three games.

The game is expected to be a close one, and it could have a major impact on the national championship race. A win for Mater Dei would give the Monarchs a strong case for the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. A win for Bishop Gorman would give the Gaels a chance to make a statement and move up in the rankings.

Here are some of the key matchups to watch in the game:

• Mater Dei’s offense vs. Bishop Gorman’s defense
• Bishop Gorman’s offense vs. Mater Dei’s defense
• Mater Dei’s passing game vs. Bishop Gorman’s pass rush
• Bishop Gorman’s running game vs. Mater Dei’s run defense

The game will be played at Santa Ana Stadium in Santa Ana, California. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT.