GAME PREVIEW AND PREDICTION: Chargers, Oilers ready for Surf City Showdown

Edison @ Huntington Beach

September 30th

7:00pm

Cap Sheue Field

Reporters: Evan Riederich and Brandon Cascia

Broadcast: NFHS Network

Preview: Back on the campus of Huntington Beach HS tonight at Cap Sheue Field as the 4-1 Huntington Beach Oilers host the 5-0 Edison Chargers. 

Brett Brown and the Huntington Beach Oilers coming into this week, off the bye week and taking on the Marina Vikings, which AJ Vandermade had 4 receiving touchdowns on 5 catches just in the first half leading Oilers to a 59-7 victory and their best start since 2018. On the defensive side of the ball, Oilers are led by Nathan Tauanuu and Nick Loboda both leading the team in tackles with Loboda at 37 and Tauanuu at 30. Oilers also had great wins over Mayfair, Summit, and Long Beach Wilson. Now coming into this one seeking their first win against the Chargers since the 2013 CIFSS Semifinals. 

On the other side, Jeff Grady and the Edison Chargers coming into this week also off the bye week. Taking on the San Clemente Tritons 2 weeks ago, in a close one that had the Chargers edging the Tritons 21-16 having their best start since 2009. Parker Awad threw for 163 yards on 12 completions. Chargers defense is led by Dominic Lopez and Jackson Irwin. Edison seeking their 9th straight victory against the Oilers. 

Prediction: Edison opens up league and continues their undefeated season in a 42-15 victory over the Oilers

JPWest Media Spotlight Players to Watch: 

Edison: Ashton Hurley, Carter Hogue, Makai Sagiao, Dominic Lopez

Huntington Beach: AJ Vandermade, Nate Tauanuu, Dean Ferguson, Nick Loboda