It’s difficult to imagine that any of the other 215 teams set to participate in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section football playoffs are as relieved to have the opportunity as Villa Park High School of Orange County.
The Spartans went 9–1 during the regular season, missing out on an undefeated campaign by just one point, and claimed a share of the Crestview League championship, fashioning a playoff-caliber resume if ever there was one.
