Dorsey High Dons faced Crenshaw High Cougars on a fantastic, damp night in Westchester, California. This yearly game was also Dorsey's homecoming. The two schools have had an annual rivalry for decades. Although they are only three miles apart, this game has attracted enthusiasm in both neighborhoods and bragging rights for generations.

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There was a temporary lull in the excitement of this game due to both schools' programs not performing well. The rivalry had been affected by a demographic change and the loss of families once part of both proud communities.

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This was due to a need for more interest in talented students trying out for their teams. Dorsey dominated the 1980s and 1990s rivalry, winning four City Section titles. However, Crenshaw regained the edge, winning back-to-back championships in 2009 and 2010 and another in 2013.

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Both teams' offenses started slowly due to Westchester's slippery, worn-down football field. Crenshaw started out on offense. But, after a four-and-out, Dorsey took the field on offense. After running several option plays, Dorsey ran a dive on a second and eleven. A group of Crenshaw defenders tackled the Dorsey running back and stripped him for a fumble return to the ten-yard line. 

After failing to score a touchdown, Crenshaw coach Robert Garrett elected to kick a successful field goal, which gave Crenshaw a 3-0 lead. Dorsey's offense could only get into a good rhythm around 7:27 in the second quarter. 

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The Dons scored both first-half touchdowns on running plays to make it a 12-3 lead. At 5:15, left in the second quarter, running back Ja'Marion Broughton showed a burst of speed and turned the corner for a 53-yard touchdown.

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Dorsey's head coach, Stafon Johnson, fired up his team on the sidelines after the two scores. His team accrued several penalties, stalling their offensive drives. Johnson starred as a running back at USC from 2006 through 2009, rushing for a career total of 1552 yards.  

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Johnson stated that "his team had to acclimate to the field and atmosphere." His team had a couple of mishaps early on, but "big players make big plays." We have to control what we can control."

Crenshaw's offense could not move the ball effectively on Dorsey's stout and stingy defense throughout the first half.

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In the third quarter, Dorsey received the ball, which was fielded by kick returner Deuce Johnson, the son of Stafon Johnson. Johnson cut back and weaved while avoiding multiple Crenshaw tacklers for an 80-yard touchdown run. Johnson dipped into the middle of the field, broke several tackles, and stayed on his feet. He raced down the middle of the field untouched. 

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Both teams played tough defense, but Dorsey reached the end zone again, scoring 28-3 with 11:35 left in the third quarter. The final score was 28-3.

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Crenshaw's offense and defense fought courageously and valiantly until the end. They never quit or gave up trying to score. This is the personality of their coach, Robert Garrett, who has coached this team for 37 years. 

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Garrett said he was proud of his kids and that "Dorsey was a better team than us tonight. "He liked his team's composure, attitude, and intensity." He is grateful to lead young men to build their character more than football."
 

​*Complete game stats were unavailable