The nation’s top two high school football teams will play each other on Friday in Southern California.

Bishop Gorman, ranked No. 2 by MaxPreps and USA Today, will put its 27-game winning streak on the line against top-seeded Mater Dei (Calif.) in a highly anticipated showdown at Santa Ana Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

The Gaels are 2-0 with victories over Kahuku of Hawaii (33-7) and St. Thomas Aquinas of Florida (29-21). Mater Dei, under new coach Raul Lara, opened with a 42-25 win over Corona (California) Centennial on Aug. 22.

Gorman has never defeated Mater Dei in three tries, including a 24-21 loss in the most recent meeting in 2022.

Here’s how to watch:

WHO: Bishop Gorman v. Mater Dei (California)

When: Friday 7:00 PM

Where: Santa Ana Stadium, Santa Ana, California

TV: Bally Sports Southern California (Century Link 774, Cox 50, DirecTV 693)

Online: NFHS Network (nfhsnetwork.com)

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