Mater Dei running back London Iakopo breaks through a tackle by Poly defensive back Iman Marshall during a touchdown run in the second quarter Friday night in a Southern Section Pac-5 Division semifinal playoff game at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Monarchs running back London Iakopo is congratulated by teammates after a touchdown run against Poly. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Mater Dei running back Justin Allen breaks into the Poly secondary on a touchdown run in the second quarter. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Poly receiver John Smith is brought down by a swarm of Mater Dei defenders in the second quarter. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Poly receiver John Smith can’t bring down a pass in front of Mater Dei cornerback Johnathan Lockett in the second quarter. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Monarchs linebacker Matthew Lawer tries to bring down Jackrabbits receiver John Smith in the second quarter. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Mater Dei quarterback Chase Forrrest unleashes a touchdown pass against Poly in the second quarter. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
