Five things to know about Saturday’s St. John Bosco-Mater Dei showdown for CIF-SS Division 1 crown

Bellflower’s St. John Bosco High takes on longtime rival and two-time defending champion Mater Dei for the CIF-SS Division 1 football title, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Cerritos College in Norwalk.
The Monarchs (12-0) are nation’s top-rated team, according to USA Today. The 11-1 Braves, who have has lost the past two championship games to the Santa Ana school, are ranked fourth.
Here are five thing you should know about Saturday’s epic showdown.
1. These foes are friends.
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