City Section Football Playoffs: Can Birmingham Charter Return to the Top?
Birmingham Charter dominated the L.A. City Section Open Division playoffs with three consecutive titles from 2021 to 2023. The program not only secured trophies but also made history by surpassing LA Wilson’s longstanding win streak against City Section opponents that began in 1978. Birmingham extended this streak to 48 straight wins before losing to Narbonne in last year’s Open Division semifinals, ending their bid for a fourth straight championship.
Vacated Title and Impact on Birmingham
Subsequently, Narbonne had to relinquish its Open Division title due to CIF violations involving ineligible players. All of Narbonne’s victories were forfeited, which retroactively awarded Birmingham the semifinal win they had lost on the field.
Current Season and Outlook
Under coach Jim Rose, Birmingham remains a strong contender in the Open Division playoffs. The Patriots hold an unbroken streak of 54 straight wins over City Section teams and are seeded second this season. Their campaign to reach the Open Division final at LA Southwest College on November 29 begins with a home game against a first-time Open Division competitor, the Cougars.
Open Division Playoff Field Preview
- Birmingham Charter: 2 seed, aiming to regain dominance
- Cougars: Making their Open Division debut
- Other seeds and matchups are forming as the playoffs progress
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With the streak still alive and the team proving resilient, Birmingham Charter is poised to challenge for the top spot once more.
Author's summary: Birmingham Charter continues to assert dominance in the L.A. City Section playoffs, maintaining a historic winning streak and pressing to reclaim the Open Division crown despite past setbacks.