Corona Del Mar Sea Kings Win State Championships

CORONA DEL MAR, CA — It was an undefeated year for the Corona Del Mar Sea Kings, who managed to hold off the San Mateo Serra team with a 35-27 victory to win it all in 2019 on Saturday night.

The Sea Kings brought home the CIF State Championship, marking the second 16-0 season for the football team. Coach Dan O'Shea told the Los Angeles Times that the team plays for the entire community.

"It's where these kids are from, and that's what they believe in," he told the Times. Though the first half was low-scoring by the Sea Kings standards, the boys brought it in the second half. The game, held at Cerritos College Stadium, ended with an interception by Tommy Griffin, sealing the victory for the Sea Kings with two seconds left, according to sportswriter Andrew Turner.

Corona del Mar 35, San Mateo Serra 27 FINAL. This interception by Tommy Griffin sealed the victory for the Sea Kings with two seconds left. @DailyPilotSport @CDM_ATHLETICS @CDMFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/9E1Gr0nl0U
— Andrew Turner (@ProfessorTurner) December 15, 2019

It was a perfect way for Corona Del Mar quarterback Ethan Garbers to finish his senior run, according to OC Sportszone.

A special talent and leader, that truly deserves all the accolades he has, and will receive.... https://t.co/igwuPORLXe
— CDM Football (@CDMFOOTBALL) December 15, 2019

"With some help from a lot of his friends, including John Humphreys and Mark Redman," they pulled out the biggest win of their high school career.

A special talent and leader, that truly deserves all the accolades he has, and will receive.... https://t.co/igwuPORLXe
— CDM Football (@CDMFOOTBALL) December 15, 2019

Congratulations! and what a year to be a Sea King!