The host Gauchos rallied in the second half to defeat the Monarchs, 18-17, in an intersectional game on Friday night at Narbonne High in Harbor City.
Narbonne’s Aaran Afalava, left, and Larry Seuga sack Mater Dei quarterback Ryan McMahon in the second quarter Friday night. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Narbonne running back Johnell Jackson hugs the goal post in celebration of his third quarter touchdown against Mater Dei on Friday night. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Narbonne High defensive end Aaran Afalava forces a scrambling Mater Dei punter Tim Strader to fumble the ball in the third quarter Friday night. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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Narbonne defensive lineman Sidney Watkins brings down Mater Dei running back J.C. Genova in the fourth quarter Friday night. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Mater Dei running back Treavon Coley gets around Narbonne cornerback Aaron Corbins in the fourth quarter Friday night. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Narbonne cornerback Aaron Corbin upends Mater Dei receiver Thomas Duarte in the fourth quarter Friday night. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Mater Dei receiver Thomas Duarte tries to leap over Narbonne cornerback Aaron Corbin in the fourth quarter Friday night. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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Narbonne quarterback Troy Williams, center, celebrates with teammates during their 18-17 victory over Mater Dei on Friday night. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)