Santa fe christian Upsets Steele Canyon to Claim CIF Division 2 football championship
CHULA VISTA, CA – NOVEMBER 28, 2025 – In a stunning display of resilience, Santa Fe Christian High School defeated Steele Canyon High School 44-41 to capture the CIF San Diego section Division 2 football championship Friday at Southwestern College. The Eagles, a school with an enrollment of approximately 400 students, overcame a meaningful size disparity to topple the Cougars, a 2,500-student institution, in a high-scoring contest that featured 104 plays.
The victory marks Santa Fe Christian’s first CIF championship in football, solidifying a remarkable season for the program and providing a memorable moment for the small, private school community. The win underscores the potential for smaller schools to compete at a high level through strategic play and unwavering determination, and sets the stage for the Eagles’ continued success as they look toward future seasons.
Santa Fe Christian’s offense proved unstoppable, led by junior quarterback Labrum, who completed 21 of 33 passes for 286 yards and tossed four touchdowns. Wide receiver Woolley was labrum’s favorite target, hauling in six receptions for 89 yards, while Campbell contributed five catches for 97 yards. Though the passing game dominated, the Eagles also managed 120 rushing yards on 23 carries, with Labrum’s teammate, Labrum, leading the ground attack with 27 yards on five attempts.
“We’re a high school with 400 kids; that is a 2,500-kid high school,” Woolley said. “That was David and Goliath. We’re David and fight hard.”
Steele Canyon’s offense also showcased its firepower, with Caha connecting with Henton for an 80-yard touchdown and Stocker for a 38-yard score. Lopez added two rushing touchdowns for the Cougars, but ultimately, Santa Fe Christian’s balanced attack and clutch field goals by Scott proved too much to overcome. Scott converted four field goals, from 21, 37, 43, and 43 yards.
The game remained tightly contested throughout, with both teams trading scores. A kickoff return for a touchdown by Steele Canyon’s Jara briefly swung momentum, but Santa Fe Christian responded with consistent offensive drives and a strong defensive effort that forced no turnovers.
“He’s pretty good, huh?” Wallace remarked about Labrum. “And he’s only a junior.”
Santa Fe Christian 44, Steele Canyon 41
Scoring Summary:
* SFC – Woolley 8 pass from Labrum (Scott kick)
* SC – Henton 80 pass from Caha (Woolf kick)
* SFC – FG Scott 21
* SC – Jara 99 kickoff return (Woolf kick)
* SFC – FG Scott 37
* SFC – Scott 7 pass from Labrum (Scott kick)
* SFC – Berg 28 pass from Labrum (Scott kick)
* SFC – FG Scott 43
* SC – lopez 6 run (run failed)
* SFC – Woolley 51 pass from Labrum (Scott kick)
* SC – Stocker 38 pass from Caha (Woolf kick)
* SC - Caha 3 run (Woolf kick)
* SFC - Bolden 3 pass from Labrum (Scott kick)
* SC – Lopez 3 run (Woolf kick)