Corona Centennial routs Servite: Score, updates, highlights from California high school football game

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Corona Centennial routs Servite: Score, updates, highlights from California high school football game originally appeared on The Sporting News

Corona Centennial, ranked third in California and 11th in the country, started the 2025 high school football season with a bang. The Huskies led 35-0 and went on to cruise past Servite, ranked 12th in California, 42-14.

It was a strong showing against Servite across the board, including Centennial's new skill position core, against one of California's top defenses and an offense featuring some big names.

After getting significant run in 2024 as Centennial's second-string QB, 2-star senior Dominick Catalano was outstanding with three touchdowns and roughly 300 yards in the air.

Two of Catalano's touchdown passes went to TE Keawe Browne, a 3-star senior ATH prospect with 21 offers including Texas, USC, Boise State, and BYU. Browne (6-5, 220) has been considered one of the top breakout candidates entering the season after a promising junior campaign in which he had many strong moments as a blocking tight end and defensive end but only made one catch for five yards. Less than one minute into his 2025 campaign, he already had a 65-yard touchdown. Scouts have long liked Browne's potential as a substantial receiving threat at TE, and against Servite, he showed why.

Catalano also threw a 15-yard touchdown to WR Ty Plinski, who made a one-handed highlight grab for the score.

Speaking of breakout performances, sophomore RB Malaki Davis erupted for three rushing touchdowns after totaling seven carries for 59 yards and two TDs as a freshman. Davis, who already has six D-1 offers, scored from 34 yards, 20 yards, and the red zone on Friday.

While Servite had a tough season opener, the second half was distinctly positive despite a. It takes a lot of strength quick regrouping to a 7-7 second half against one of the best teams in the country after trailing 21-0 through eight minutes and 35-0 at halftime. Servite's defense visibly organized itself throughout the latter 3.5 quarters of the game, and its overall physicality appeared to wear Centennial down a bit as the game went on.

Servite's scores came on a Jacob Jackson run and a pass from Kale Murphy to Benjamin Harris.

Scroll down for updates, scoring, and highlights from the game.

PREGAME:

Two of California's preeminent programs are jumping right in tonight as high school football season kicks off.

Corona Centennial will be the host and heavy favorite as Trinity League power Servite comes to town ready to take a swing at the No. 11 team in the country. Entering the season, The Sporting News has Centennial ranked No. 3 in California and Servite at No. 12.

Both teams bring back a slew of top players on defense and debut new starting QBs after graduating high major talents. In addition to a formidable offensive line plus blocking TE in Luke Sorensen (Nebraska), Servite's top returners include LBs Isaiah Leilua and Brando Mosqueda and SS Aiava. Centennial features reigning Big West - Upper DPOY Jonathan McKinley (Cal) at DE/OLB, and its top returning offensive playmaker is RB Braylin Drake.

Corona Centennial vs. Servite live updates, results, highlights

Centennial wins 42-14.

FOURTH QUARTER:

Late fourth quarter – Centennial 42, Servite 14: The Friars add some window dressing on a 14-yard touchdown pass from Kale Murphy to Benjamin Harris.

9:45 – Centennial 42, Servite 7: Catalano has his third touchdown pass of the game and second to Keawe Brown on a 10-yarder to put Centennial back up 35 points.

Centennial leads 35-7 after three quarters.

THIRD QUARTER:

5:42 – Centennial 35, Servite 7: The Friars are on the board with a short rushing touchdown from Jacob Jackson.

Servite gets on the board though NFHS cameras gets fooled. Another sophomore Jacob Jackson with 5-yard run. Centennial 35, Servite 7. 5:42 3Q. pic.twitter.com/MsyfMIt5op— Mitch Stephens (@MitchBookLive) August 23, 2025

Centennial leads 35-0 at halftime. The second half is yet to start.

SECOND QUARTER:

0:15 – Centennial 35, Servite 0: Servite is struggling more than expected to compete. Malaki Davis makes it a five-score game with a 20-yard touchdown run.

NFHS Network. This Malaki Davis looks like Corona Centennial’s next great back. The sophomore scores his third TD of the half with another nifty 18-yard Score just before the half. Huskies lead Servite 35-0 at half. pic.twitter.com/kIwWVNx8h0— Mitch Stephens (@MitchBookLive) August 23, 2025

6:54 – Centennial 28, Servite 0: It's a blowout in Corona after Davis' second touchdown run of the game, coming from inside of 10 yards.

Davis with second TD, 4-yard run. Centennial leads Servite 28-0 6:54 2Q. pic.twitter.com/9Mh3PCsz6P— Mitch Stephens (@MitchBookLive) August 23, 2025

FIRST QUARTER:

4:55 – Centennial 21, Servite 0: The rout might be on already. Centennial leads by three scores after a 34-yard touchdown run by Malaki Davis.

Wow. Watch out for this sophomore Malaki Davis. Takes flip from Catalano and shifts and shakes 35 yards for score - Centennial looks better than our No. 9’state ranking. Leads Servite 21-0 5:06 1Q. Catalano has three TD passes. pic.twitter.com/Sj6sOH9bEx— Mitch Stephens (@MitchBookLive) August 23, 2025

9:21 – Centennial 14, Servite 0: The Huskies strike again as Catalano hits Ty Plinski for a 15-yard score and highlight grab.

Our photog John Valenzuela with a shot of that TD catch

👀 https://t.co/7YCjdQn8WU pic.twitter.com/rZXsjkjOqV— Eric-Paul Johnson (@CallMeEPJ) August 23, 2025

11:07 – Centennial 7, Servite 0: Centennial is already on the board, leading 7-0 after a 65-yard touchdown pass from Dominick Catalano to TE Keawe Browne.