An incredible California high school football career came to a championship close on Saturday, with Mater Dei (Santa Ana) QB Elijah Brown leading the Monarchs to a 35-0 win over Serra (San Mateo.). For his efforts, an overall mark of 42-2 under center, the Stanford commit lands atop the USA TODAY HSS staff’s picks for “Stars of the Week.” Joining him in the highlight reel are two dynamic running backs and a pair of receivers who also put on a show during the playoff rush.<\/p>\n
– Anthony Crews, Bell Vernon (Pa.)<\/strong><\/p>\n – Owen Long, La Serna (Calif.)<\/strong><\/p>\n – Caden Durham, Duncanville (Texas)<\/b><\/p>\n – Dallas Golden, Berkeley Prep (Fla.)<\/b><\/p>\n – Elijah Brown, Mater Dei (Calif.)<\/strong><\/p>\n More<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n No. 3 Mater Dei dominates in CIF championship game over No. 17 Serra<\/a><\/p>\n