John Maffei’s picks: Expect San Diego teams to shine in Friday’s Honor Bowl doubleheader



The San Diego Union Tribune

Jake Funderburg and Cathedral Catholic host the Honor Bowl this weekend.

The Union-Tribune’s John Maffei picks 10 of Friday’s biggest high school football games, highlighted by a 2-game showcase at Cathedral Catholic

Phoenix Brophy Prep (0-1) at No. 6 Cathedral Catholic (1-1)
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.

Preview: In Game 2 of the Honor Bowl, Brophy Prep, ranked No. 18 in Arizona, dropped its opener 35-34 to Gilbert (Ariz.) Williams Field. … Cathedral Catholic, ranked No. 45 in California, went in the road last week and dropped a 40-30 decision to West Hills Chaminade.

Prediction: Cathedral Catholic 31, Brophy Prep 27

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