Palos Verdes claims Division 5 football title with strong defense against La Serna

Palos Verdes High School won the Southern Section Division 5 football championship, defeating La Serna 23-7. This marks Palos Verdes' first title since 2014, with a strong fourth-quarter performance that included a pick-six and a safety. The Sea Kings, who started the season 2-6, rallied in the final minutes. Junior safety Camren Hughes scored on an 85-yard interception return, followed by a touchdown run from sophomore quarterback Ryan Rakowski, sealing the victory. La Serna initially led the game with a touchdown pass but struggled to maintain momentum. Palos Verdes capitalized on turnovers and strong defensive plays to secure the win and advance to regional competition next week.