City Section Football Playoffs: Can Birmingham Charter Return to the Top?
Birmingham Charter dominated the L.A. City Section playoffs with three consecutive Open Division titles from 2021 to 2023. The program not only collected trophies but also made history by surpassing LA Wilson’s long-standing City Section win streak of 39 games set in 1978, eventually reaching 48 straight wins.
However, Birmingham’s winning streak was interrupted last year by Narbonne in the Open Division semifinals, ending their hopes of a fourth consecutive championship.
“Birmingham had the streak up to 48 straight wins, but a loss to Narbonne in last year’s Open Division semifinals snapped the streak and the Patriots’ hopes of a fourth straight City crown.”
Significant developments followed: Narbonne was forced to forfeit its Open Division title and all victories due to CIF violations involving ineligible players. This ruling retroactively awarded Birmingham a win in the semifinals, restoring their City winning streak, which now stands at 54 straight wins over City teams.
Under coach Jim Rose, the Patriots are once again strong contenders in this season’s Open Division playoffs. They hold the No. 2 seed and aim for the championship game at LA Southwest College on November 29.
Birmingham begins its playoff run at home against a newcomer, the Cougars, who are making their first appearance in the Open Division. The rest of the playoff field continues to shape up around these top seeds.
Key Points
- Birmingham Charter’s football program set a City Section winning streak record with 54 consecutive wins after adjustments.
- Narbonne forfeited last year’s Open Division title due to CIF violations with ineligible players.
- The Patriots are the No. 2 seed and are strong contenders for the upcoming title game.
- The Open Division final is set for November 29 at LA Southwest College.
Author’s summary: Birmingham Charter, with a record-winning streak restored after Narbonne’s forfeits, is poised under coach Jim Rose to reclaim dominance in this year’s L.A. City Section football playoffs.
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