Serra-Mater Dei Open Division Clash Highlights CIF State Championship Bowl Lineup

Published on December 5, 2023

Imagine if San Mateo’s Serra High School and Mater Dei of Santa Ana could stage an alumni coin toss before their CIF Open Division state championship bowl game Dec. 9 at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo.  The Central Coast Section champion Padres, representing Northern California, could call on seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady and Hall of Fame wide receiver Lynn Swann, a mere four-time Super Bowl winner.  Just for fun, Serra could also trot out Barry Bonds, Major League Baseball’s all-time home run leader, as well as several others who have gone on to make significant marks in professional sports. ...

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