![San Clemente players file out of the locker room prior...]()
San Clemente players file out of the locker room prior to the CIF-SS Division 2 playoff game against Valencia in San Clemente on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Foster Snell, Contributing Photographer)
![Melanie Ayers was stretching out in the stands at Veterans...]()
Melanie Ayers was stretching out in the stands at Veterans Stadium. She had arrived early and was preparing to watch her grandson, Keanu Norman play for Los Alamitos. Los Alamitos was playing La Mirada in the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs in Long Beach on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
![Corona del Mar’s Pep Squad gathers at the start of...]()
Corona del Mar’s Pep Squad gathers at the start of their CIF-SS Division 4 football playoffs against Lompoc at Estancia High. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
![Christopher Casarrubias is an alumni of Santa Ana high and...]()
Christopher Casarrubias is an alumni of Santa Ana high and brought a sign and painted his face in support of his team. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Corona del Mar’s Cheer Team warms up at the start...]()
Corona del Mar’s Cheer Team warms up at the start of their CIF-SS Division 4 football playoffs against Lompoc at Estancia High. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
![Palmer Johnson, 5, left, Lark Walz, 10, and Finley Johnson,...]()
Palmer Johnson, 5, left, Lark Walz, 10, and Finley Johnson, 8, hold Corona del Mar support signs at the start of CDM’s CIF-SS Division 4 football playoffs against Lompoc at Estancia High. Corona del Mar went on to beat Lompoc 35-34. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
![The Mater Dei football team takes the field before the...]()
The Mater Dei football team takes the field before the start of their CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal playoff game in Costa Mesa on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
![A Mater Dei fan has some fun cheering for this...]()
A Mater Dei fan has some fun cheering for this team the CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal playoff game against Rancho Cucamonga in Costa Mesa on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
![Santa Ana fans celebrate after a first half score. (Photo...]()
Santa Ana fans celebrate after a first half score. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![A San Clemente student cheers during kickoff to start the...]()
A San Clemente student cheers during kickoff to start the CIF-SS Division 2 playoff game against Valencia in San Clemente on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Foster Snell, Contributing Photographer)
![A Santa Ana fan celebrates after a score in the...]()
A Santa Ana fan celebrates after a score in the first half. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![The JV and Varsity cheerleaders from Santa Ana prepare to...]()
The JV and Varsity cheerleaders from Santa Ana prepare to cheer their team on. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Yorba Linda prepares to take the field in the semifinals...]()
Yorba Linda prepares to take the field in the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 8 playoffs at Yorba Linda High in Yorba Linda on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
![San Clemente's Chase Paulson, center, celebrates during the final seconds...]()
San Clemente's Chase Paulson, center, celebrates during the final seconds of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoff game against Valencia in San Clemente on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Foster Snell, Contributing Photographer)
![Mater Dei fans cheer their team during the CIF-SS Division...]()
Mater Dei fans cheer their team during the CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal playoff game against Rancho Cucamonga in Costa Mesa on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
![Two Santa Ana cheerleaders carry a banner up the stadium...]()
Two Santa Ana cheerleaders carry a banner up the stadium steps at Eddie West field in Santa Ana. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Yorba Linda takes the field in the semifinals of the...]()
Yorba Linda takes the field in the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 8 playoffs at Yorba Linda High in Yorba Linda on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
![San Clemente students cheer for their team during the CIF-SS...]()
San Clemente students cheer for their team during the CIF-SS Division 2 playoff game against Valencia in San Clemente on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Foster Snell, Contributing Photographer)
![Santa Ana fans celebrate another score on Friday night. (Photo...]()
Santa Ana fans celebrate another score on Friday night. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![The Los Alamitos Griffins take the field on Friday. Los...]()
The Los Alamitos Griffins take the field on Friday. Los Alamitos was playing La Mirada in the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs in Long Beach on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
![San Clemente cheerleaders compare nail color prior to the CIF-SS...]()
San Clemente cheerleaders compare nail color prior to the CIF-SS Division 2 playoff game against Valencia in San Clemente on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Foster Snell, Contributing Photographer)
![Members of the Mater Dei band entertain the crowd during...]()
Members of the Mater Dei band entertain the crowd during a break in the action at the CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal playoff game against Rancho Cucamonga in Costa Mesa on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
![El Modena takes the field in the semifinals of the...]()
El Modena takes the field in the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 8 playoffs at Yorba Linda High in Yorba Linda on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
![An El Modena fan cheers on his team in the...]()
An El Modena fan cheers on his team in the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 8 playoffs at Yorba Linda High in Yorba Linda on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
![El Modena fans cheer on their team in the semifinals...]()
El Modena fans cheer on their team in the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 8 playoffs at Yorba Linda High in Yorba Linda on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
The county’s high school football scene produced a lot of excitement and drama Friday night as teams played in the semifinals of the CIF-SS playoffs.
There were plenty of stars on the field, and you can read all about them at ocvarsity.com. The big games included Mater Dei vs. Rancho Cucamonga, El Modena vs. Yorba Linda and Los Alamitos vs. La Mirada.
In this slideshow, we have a collection of photos of the night’s other “stars” – the spirited fans, bands and cheerleaders in the stands and on the slidelines.
