High School Football, 2026 season

4-23-26

Mater Dei HS.  For the 2026 football season, Mater Dei High School has landed transfers, 2027 quarterback Cameron Pooley (from Chaminade), 2028 quarterback Russell Sekona (from Leuzinger), and defensive back Malachi Roby (from Corona Centennial).

While senior QB Furian Inferrera (Minnesota commit), DB Aaryn Washington WR, Gavin Honore transfers out to other schools.

Incoming Transfers (2026 Season Context):

·                                 Cameron Pooley (QB, 2027): Transferred from Chaminade (West Hills) in February 2026.

·                                 Russell Sekona (QB, 2028): Transferred from Leuzinger, Lawdale in February 2026.

·                                 Malachi Roby (DB): Transferred from Corona Centennial.

·                                 Mike Davis Jr. (LB): Transferred from Aquinas.

·                                 Justin Lewis (RB): Transferred from Thousand Oaks.

·                                 Michael Davis (LB): Transferred from Aquinas (joined late 2025/active 2026).

·                                 Patrick Hall (DB): Transferred from Crean Lutheran (joined late 2025/active 2026).

Departing Players (2026 Season Context):

·                                 Furian Inferrera (QB): Transferred to Mission Hills.

·                                 Gavin Honore (WR): Transferred to Bishop Gorman (Nevada).

·                                 My-Kel Ramos (DB): Transferred to Sierra Canyon.

·                                 Aaryn Washington (CB): Transferred to IMG Academy (Florida).

·                                 Matt Hergott (OL): Transferred to Cathedral.

I think Russell Sekona will win the QB1 spot.  Losing DB Aaryn Washington & Wr Gavin Honore hurts.  Looking at Mater Dei’s roster, this will be the least talented team in the last 13 yrs.  But, they will still be a top SS CIF team and top 25 national ranked team.  I think the 2026 D-1 SS CIF champ will be between (St John Bosco, Centennial or Sierra Canyon).

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