Corona Centennial, De La Salle football set to square off in 2026

The two California high school football powerhouses will meet for the first time since 2015.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 1:50pm

Corona Centennial and De La Salle, two of California's top high school football programs, are set to face off in 2026 for the first time since 2015 when De La Salle defeated Centennial in the state title game. Both teams are expected to be contenders for the state's Open Division championship in 2026.

Why it matters

This matchup between Centennial and De La Salle, two of the most successful high school football programs in California, will be highly anticipated by fans across the state. The game will feature some of the top talent in the country and could have major implications for the state championship race.

The details

According to a report, the Huskies and Spartans will meet on September 25, 2026 in Concord, California. Centennial is coming off a 12-2 season in 2025 that saw them reach the CIF Southern Section championship game, while De La Salle finished 12-1 with their only loss coming against Open Division champion Santa Margarita Catholic. Both teams are expected to have talented rosters again in 2026, with Centennial returning standouts like 2027 four-star safety Jaden Walk-Green and three-star defensive lineman Miles Schirmer.

  • The last time Centennial and De La Salle faced off was in 2015, with De La Salle winning the state title game.
  • The two teams are set to meet again on September 25, 2026 in Concord, California.

The players

Corona Centennial High School

A distinguished public high school in Corona, California known for its academic excellence, strong athletics, and diverse extracurricular programs.

De La Salle High School

A prominent high school football program in Concord, California that has won 8 CIF championships and owns the nation's longest win streak at 151 games.

Jaden Walk-Green

A 2027 four-star safety who will be returning to the Centennial defense in 2026.

Miles Schirmer

A three-star defensive lineman who will also be back for Centennial in 2026.

Matt Logan

The longtime head coach of the Corona Centennial Huskies football team.

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What’s next

Fans will be eagerly awaiting the September 25, 2026 matchup between Corona Centennial and De La Salle, two of California's top high school football programs.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated rematch between Centennial and De La Salle will showcase some of the best high school football talent in the country and could have major implications for the state championship race in 2026.