I thought DLS was likely down this year. Of course I hoped not since my school battled, and probably should have beaten them. But, it looks like they indeed were down. Their schedule looked better on paper than it really was. Still, it was rather shocking to see just how badly outmanned they were. The suspense was largely dead very quickly, as the mismatch in talent was too obvious as to believe DLS was going to be in the game.

IMO, the days of Mater Dei and SJB being top 2-3 nationally are over for the forseeable future. Carson Palmer is going to continue getting major talent, and that will further break up the monopoly in talent the forrmet two have had. The Trinity League is the SEC of HS football. And, as we've seen with the SEC, having so many excellent teams in one conference leads to the teams beating up on each other and then no one stands all the way out as a clear #1 option for all players.

I agree with all this, and I especially agree with your Comment on DLS being down this year they were much better last year.... They had more top level depth on their lines and a much better running game....

They did get hit with some significant transfers, a really good Running Back and 4 quality Linemen including a Sophomore Al reading holding multiple D1 offered who was projected as their next great 2 way linemen who's family moved to Illinois.... Those were tough losses and really hurt their depth.... Their #2 DB also didn't play this year due to Concussion issues.... He was a projected D1 player with Great size and Speed and sadly his FB career may be over due to Concussion issues....

DLS is considered one of the best defensive units up north. Meanwhile SM scored 3 pts against Mission Viejo, 7 pts vs MD , 0 pts vs BG ,14pts vs SJB and 17 pts vs Servite

DLS's defense was probably overrated all year. A curious fact that many people may have missed is that DLS didn't see some of the best players on the opposing teams' rosters. Some coaches sat their key offensive players to keep them rested and healthy for more meaningful games. Some key players were hurt. It was unusual. The Pittsburg game was telling. They moved the ball at will against DLS. The score didn't show it because Pit only got 17 points on 6 or 7 trips to the red zone.

They still may have been one of the best defensive units up north. 

I thought DLS was likely down this year. Of course I hoped not since my school battled, and probably should have beaten them. But, it looks like they indeed were down. Their schedule looked better on paper than it really was. Still, it was rather shocking to see just how badly outmanned they were. The suspense was largely dead very quickly, as the mismatch in talent was too obvious as to believe DLS was going to be in the game.

IMO, the days of Mater Dei and SJB being top 2-3 nationally are over for the forseeable future. Carson Palmer is going to continue getting major talent, and that will further break up the monopoly in talent the forrmet two have had. The Trinity League is the SEC of HS football. And, as we've seen with the SEC, having so many excellent teams in one conference leads to the teams beating up on each other and then no one stands all the way out as a clear #1 option for all players.

MD maybe, but Bosco isn't going anywhere. 

MD maybe, but Bosco isn't going anywhere. 

Bosco is better situated geographically.