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The St. John Bosco (Bellflower) Braves football team recently experienced a significant upset loss in the CIF Southern Section (CIF-SS) Division 1 Playoffs.
Here is the latest update for the 2025 season:
The Braves' season was dramatically impacted on Friday, November 14, 2025, when they were defeated in the CIF-SS Ford Division 1 Quarterfinal.
Result: Orange Lutheran defeated St. John Bosco, 20-19.
Significance: This was a major upset, as Bosco had previously defeated Orange Lutheran soundly with a score of 48-0 during their Trinity League matchup on October 10. The loss ended St. John Bosco's run in the CIF-SS playoffs.
Prior to the playoffs, the Braves were involved in their usual national rivalry game:
Result: Mater Dei defeated St. John Bosco, 36-31, on October 31, 2025.
Details: Bosco held a large 24-3 lead in the second quarter before Mater Dei mounted a dramatic second-half comeback. This loss was Bosco's first of the season.
The St. John Bosco Braves finished the 2025 season with an overall record of 9-2 and a Trinity League record of 4-1, sharing the League Championship with Mater Dei and Santa Margarita Catholic.
Mater Dei finished the regular season strong with a phenomenal comeback win against previously undefeated St. John Bosco (Bosco).
Bosco Game (Oct 31): Mater Dei won, 36-31, erasing a 21-point deficit (Bosco led 24-3) in one of the rivalry's most dramatic games. This win gave Mater Dei a share of the Trinity League Championship.
Regular Season Record: Mater Dei finished the regular season with a 7-2 record, which included a surprising 7-6 loss to Santa Margarita Catholic earlier in the year.
Despite the momentum from the Bosco win, Mater Dei's run in the CIF Southern Section (CIF-SS) Division 1 playoffs was cut short in the Semifinals.
| Round | Date | Opponent | Result |
| Quarterfinal | Nov 14, 2025 | Mission Viejo | W 20-0 |
| Semifinal | Nov 21, 2025 | Corona Centennial | L 28-27 |
Semifinal Loss: Mater Dei lost to Corona Centennial in a thrilling Semifinal game. Centennial scored a go-ahead touchdown late in the game, and the Monarchs' attempt at a game-winning field goal was blocked with just 6 seconds remaining, sealing the 28-27 victory for Centennial.
Significance: This Semifinal loss means that for the first time since 2011, neither St. John Bosco nor Mater Dei will play in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 Championship game.
The Mater Dei Monarchs finished the 2025 season with an overall record of 8-3 and a shared Trinity League title.
"Blue Jays manager John Schneider offered a surprising take following the loss, remarking, "It's Game 7 of the World Series at your home stadium. What the hell else could you want?" (h/t Keegan Matheson of MLB.com)
Schneider's comment came as his team watched a potential Joe Carter-style walk-off celebration evaporate."
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"Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint." — Proverbs 23:4
Mark Walter – Financier, Philanthropist, and Sports Owner
Mark Walter (born January 1, 1960, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an American financier, philanthropist, and sports-franchise owner best known for leading ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers and, as of 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers. A graduate of Creighton University and Northwestern University School of Law, Walter co-founded Liberty Hampshire, which evolved into Guggenheim Partners, a global financial-services firm managing hundreds of billions in assets.
In 2012, Walter led the record-setting $2.15 billion acquisition of the Dodgers, ushering in an era of sustained excellence marked by multiple division titles and a World Series crown. Expanding his influence in professional sports, he agreed in 2025 to acquire a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers in a landmark $10 billion deal. Beyond baseball and basketball, he oversees TWG Global, investing across media, insurance, real estate, and emerging technologies.
Walter is married to Kimbra Walter, an attorney and philanthropist who serves on the boards of cultural and educational institutions, including the Lincoln Park Zoo, OneGoal, and the Goodman Theatre. The couple have one daughter and maintain a notably private family life, residing primarily in Chicago. Public information about their marriage date or Kimbra's early background is limited, and there are no credible reports of prior marriages.
Together, the Walters are devoted philanthropists. Through the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and other charitable efforts, they have contributed tens of millions toward education, conservation, and social-justice causes — including wildlife preservation in Florida and wildfire-recovery initiatives in California.
Politically, Walter has made select campaign contributions to Democratic causes, including to the Obama for America campaign and the Democratic National Committee in 2011, though he generally avoids public political involvement. He serves on boards of cultural and educational institutions, reflecting his broader commitment to civic engagement.
While his religious beliefs remain private, his philanthropic actions reflect values of compassion and stewardship. Walter's estimated net worth ranges from $6 billion to $12.5 billion, which is immense by everyday standards but modest compared to the global ultra-wealthy; the top 10 richest people in the world have net worths exceeding $150 billion, making Walter's fortune comparatively smaller in that elite context.
Throughout his career, Walter has largely avoided personal controversy, earning a reputation as a discreet, integrity-driven leader whose influence spans business, sports, and humanitarian service.
Confidence: 98%
The Blue Jays exploded at home, routing the Dodgers 11-4 in the opener at Rogers Centre in Toronto. They trailed 2-0 after the third inning, with the Dodgers getting early RBI hits by Will Smith and Enrique Hernández. But Toronto answered in the fourth when Daulton Varsho launched a two-run homer off the Dodgers' starter Blake Snell.
The game turned in the sixth inning — the Blue Jays unleashed a nine-run inning, the largest in a World Series frame since 1968. Highlights included Addison Barger's pinch-hit grand slam (the first in World Series history) and a two-run homer by Alejandro Kirk. That surge put Toronto firmly in command. The Dodgers' bullpen faltered, allowing eight hits and multiple walks.
For Los Angeles, Shohei Ohtani belted a two-run shot in the seventh, but it proved too little, too late. The result gave Toronto a 1-0 lead in the series and a massive momentum boost.
While Shohei Ohtani has maintained a high degree of privacy regarding His personal life, including His faith, several reports indicate that He is a practicing Christian.
This is considered a "surprise" by some commentators because Christianity accounts for a very small percentage of the population in Japan (around 1%), where the primary religious traditions are Buddhism and Shintoism.
Ohtani Himself has not frequently spoken publicly about His faith. However, media reports often link Him to the Christian faith, particularly in the context of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have a number of openly Christian players."
The reason I included the video was to provide context, as that particular "Christian Faith Night" event is often cited in the reports that claim He is a practicing Christian.
Ohtani, being extremely private about His personal life, rarely makes public statements regarding His religious beliefs. The reports of His faith usually come from the following indirect sources:
Teammate Testimony: Other openly Christian players on His team (like Clayton Kershaw or Freddie Freeman) sometimes mention His presence and participation in team-related faith activities.
Organizational Context: The source snippets indicated that He is a "surprise Christian on the Dodgers" and that He is "reported He is a practicing Christian," which means the information is based on reporting and observation, not His own public interviews.
Therefore, while the reporting suggests His affiliation with the Christian faith, direct public evidence, such as Him speaking at a Faith Night, is rare or non-existent due to His private nature.
Pitching Dominance by Snell — Blake Snell delivered a gem: 8 innings, one hit allowed, 10 strikeouts, and no walks. He also picked off the lone baserunner he allowed. AP News+3True Blue LA+3MLB.com+3
Historic Double Play — With the bases loaded in the 4th inning, Max Muncy hit a deep fly to center. Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick got a glove on it, but the ball deflected off the wall and back into his glove. Runners mistakenly tagged up, and Milwaukee executed an 8-6-2 double play (out at home, then third) — the first of its kind in postseason history. True Blue LA+6MLB.com+6MLB.com+6
Freeman Goes Deep — In the 6th inning, Freddie Freeman launched a solo homer to break the scoreless tie and put the Dodgers up 1–0. MLB.com+2AP News+2
Insurance via Walk — In the top of the 9th, with the bases loaded, Mookie Betts drew a walk to push the Dodgers' lead to 2–0. MLB.com+2Wikipedia+2
Brewers' Late Push — Milwaukee rallied in the bottom of the 9th: a walk, a double, and a sac fly cut the lead to 2–1. But Blake Treinen struck out Brice Turang with the bases loaded to seal the win. True Blue LA+3MLB.com+3Wikipedia+3
Final Score: Dodgers 2, Brewers 1 MLB.com+3Wikipedia+3AP News+3
The win gives Los Angeles a 1–0 lead in the NLCS. SI+3True Blue LA+3MLB.com+3
The game was defined by stellar starting pitching, opportunistic offense, and one of the wildest defensive plays in postseason memory.
