St. John Bosco Football taking on strong schedule
The St. John Bosco Braves are once again projected to be one of the top high school football programs in the nation this season.
The Bellflower, Calif. powerhouse collected 11 victories a season ago but fell to rival Mater Dei in the Division I final after blanking the Monarchs in the regular season. Tabbed as the No. 2 team in California and the No. 5 team in the country ahead of the 2024 campaign, per the On3 Massey Ratings, the Braves are gearing up for another stout slate of games this season.
After opening the season with a road game at Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.) and a home duel against Eastwood (Texas), Bosco will embark on a tough in-state schedule, highlighted by the Oct. 25 showdown at Mater Dei. Road trips to Sierra Canyon (Calif.) and Servite, as well as home clashes against Orange Lutheran and J Serra Catholic are also on the docket.
Braves bringing big defense to the table once again in 2024
Bosco rates No. 3 in the nation in defensive power, per the Massey Ratings. The Braves will carry firepower on both sides of the ball, however. Four-star wide receivers Madden Williams and Daniel Odom (2026) will both be big names to watch. Other top recruits on the roster include:
UCLA 3-star EDGE commit Epi Sitaneili (No. 687 NATL., No. 61 EDGE)
2026 USC 3-star athlete commit Joshua Holland (No. 355 NATL., No. 31 ATH)
2026 Arkansas 3-star safety commit Tay Lockett (No. 363 NATL., No. 33 SAF)
2026 3-star EDGE Dutch Horisk (No. 409 NATL., No. 28 EDGE)
2026 3-star CB Marcellous Ryan (No. 422 NATL., No. 34 CB)
St. John Bosco 2024 Schedule
Aug. 24: @ Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.)
Aug. 30: vs. Eastwood (Texas)
Sept. 7: @ Sierra Canyon (Calif.)
Sept. 14: @ Junipero Serra San Mateo (Calif.)
Sept. 20: vs. Pittsburg (Calif.)
Oct. 4: vs. Orange Lutheran (Calif.)
Oct. 11: vs. Santa Margarita (Calif.)
Oct. 18: @ Servite (Calif.)
Oct. 25: @ Mater Dei (Calif.)
Nov. 1: vs. J Serra Catholic (Calif.)
About St. John Bosco
St. John Bosco remains a force in the world of high school football, having won a national championship as recently as 2022. Notable football alumni for the Braves include: Josh Rosen, Trent McDuffie, Leon McFadden, Wyatt Davis, DJ Uiagalelei and Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa.
“St. John Bosco High School, located in Bellflower, California, is a distinguished Catholic college preparatory school for young men. Established in 1940, it offers a rigorous academic program, including AP and honors courses, alongside exceptional arts and athletics. Known for its championship sports teams, St. John Bosco fosters spiritual growth, leadership, and community service. Its diverse extracurricular activities and supportive environment prepare students for higher education and lifelong success.” — via school’s website.