Edison Football Faces Simi Valley in CIF Title Game

Edison High School's football team, with a record of 9-4, is set to face top-seeded Simi Valley (12-1) in the CIF Southern Section Division 3 championship on Friday at Huntington Beach High School. A significant blow for Edison is the suspension of star running back Julius Gillick, who has rushed for over 2,100 yards and scored 32 touchdowns this season, due to unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. Despite this setback, Edison's defense has been strong, allowing less than 200 points throughout the season and achieving multiple shutouts in the playoffs. The Chargers aim for their seventh CIF title, last won in 2016, after a successful playoff run against North Torrance and Bonita. Simi Valley, coming off a Division 6 championship victory, is favored to win with quarterback Tagg Harrison leading their offense. The game will test Edison’s resilience and adaptability without their key player, highlighting the impact of player availability in high-stakes matches.