Here is a look at the top games involving Inland high school football teams on Thursday, Sept. 4
Sites and times of games are subject to change.
THURSDAY’S TOP GAMES
Etiwanda (2-0) at Cajon (0-1), 7:30 p.m.
IE Varsity info: Etiwanda has opened the season with wins over Grand Terrace (36-13) and Citrus Valley (35-13) and now looks to avenge last season’s 30-24 loss to the Cowboys. Keegan Campuzano has passed for 417 yards and three touchdowns, while Jaleel Sutton has rushed for 341 yards to lead the ground attack. The Eagles’ defense is led by outside linebacker Drew Toki. Cajon dropped its season opener to Norco (35-27) and took its bye last week. Freshman Marcus Washington passed for 206 yards and two touchdowns in his debut, and Maleek Nolley led the team with 89 yards on the ground. Cajon’s defense is led by USC-bound middle linebacker Taylor Johnson, who registered 20 tackles in the season opener.
Prediction: Cajon
Silverado (1-1) vs. Patriot (2-0), 7:30 p.m.
IE Varsity info: Patriot has posted victories over Chaffey (27-8) and Granite Hills (28-23) and seeks the program’s first 3-0 start since 2022. Isaac Galiza is a two-way standout for the Warriors, having rushed for 272 yards and five touchdowns while leading the defense at the linebacker position. Quarterback Nathan Villanueva is another threat on the ground with 280 yards and two touchdowns. Silverado, last year’s CIF Southern Section Division 10 champion, dropped its opener to Norte Vista (20-16) but bounced back with a 37-14 victory over Yucaipa last week. Aumaurieon Bailey has rushed for 465 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Silverado
Yorba Linda (2-0) at San Jacinto (1-1), 7:30 p.m.
IE Varsity info: San Jacinto dropped its opener to Beaumont (51-14) but rebounded nicely with a 30-7 victory over King last week. Receiver Daishaun Davis has gained 231 yards from scrimmage and found the end zone three times for the Tigers. Linebacker Damere Coleman, a player to watch on defense, has 13 tackles, two sacks, and an interception. Yorba Linda has posted victories against Mayfair (41-0) and Edison (21-17) to start the season. Isaiah Trujillo leads the ground attack for the Mustangs, rushing for 123 yards and five touchdowns. Safety Owen Smith leads the defense with 15 tackles.
Prediction: Yorba Linda
Redlands (1-1) at Grand Terrace (0-2), 7:30 p.m.
IE Varsity info: Redlands lost its season opener to Citrus Hill (35-27) but bounced back with a 28-20 win over Banning last week. Anthony Fraire has thrown for 649 yards and three touchdowns and added two scores on the ground. Junior Sanchez leads the deep receiving corps with 175 yards and two touchdowns. Linebacker Michael Hodges leads the Terriers on defense with 22 tackles. Grand Terrace seeks its first win following losses to Etiwanda (36-13) and Palm Springs (28-21). Jaden Montano passed for 251 yards and two touchdowns against Palm Springs, and Antonio Patterson caught four passes for 176 yards and two scores.
Prediction: Redlands
