November 14, 2025 – Mater Dei delivered one of its toughest, grittiest performances of the season, shutting out Orange County’s top-ranked Mission Viejo 20-0 in the CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinals at Santa Ana Stadium.
Coming off a win over national No. 1 St. John Bosco, the Monarchs once again rose to the occasion. Malachi Roby powered the offense with two rushing touchdowns, while Shaun Scott led a relentless defensive front with two sacks.
Mater Dei’s defense controlled the game from start to finish, holding the Diablos scoreless on a rainy, physical night. Mater Dei improves to 8-2 and now moves on to the semifinals with major momentum, while Mission Viejo ends its season at 9-2. Was this the statement win that proves Mater Dei is back in championship form?