Football MBHS 27, LJHS 14 Despite dropping its final regular season game of the year, the La Jolla High football team (3-7) will still get a crack at the CIF playoffs when it visits Brawley High on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. On Nov. 10 against Mission Bay High (5-4-1), the Vikings got touchdowns from Josh Kilmer and Kenneth Martey but still fell 27-14 to their cross-town rivals. MBHS’ Chris Byrd proved to be too much for LJHS to handle. A senior, the running back/kick returner returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown to set the tone. Byrd also had 201 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries. Vikings’ junior running back Martey had another solid game, rushing 19 times for 118 yards. Christian 56, Bishop’s 36 The Bishop’s School football team dropped its final regular season game to Christian High on Nov. 11. Despite the loss, the Knights (5-5) still received a bye in the first round of CIF playoffs and will play at home on Nov. 25 in the second round. Parker 20, LJCD 6 After a terrific 6-0 start to the season, the Torreys (6-4) dropped their fourth straight decision with a loss at Parker High on Nov. 11. Next up, LJCD travels to San Pasqual High for a first round CIF matchup on Nov. 18. The winner of that game will play at Bishop’s the following week in the second round. Girls’ volleyball The Bishop’s School cruised past Mission Vista 3-0 to secure its DIV quarterfinal victory on Nov. 12. La Jolla Country Day beat Horizon High 3-0 in its DIV quarterfinal playoff game on Nov. 12. The finals are set for Saturday, Nov. 19 at 11:45 a.m. at Cathedral Catholic High School. The winner of the CIF San Diego Section will receive an automatic berth into the State Tournament. LJCD has won the DIV girl’s volleyball state championship the past two years. Boys’ water polo The Div. III Boy’s water polo finals are set for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Coggan Pool at La Jolla High School. Bishop’s took home the crown last year against a spirited La Jolla High team.