Bellflower High School Shuts Out Gahr 42-0
Bellflower concludes the regular season with a decisive victory in the rivalry game.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Football
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Bellflower High School defeated Gahr High School 42-0 in their regular-season finale on October 29, 2026. The victory allowed Bellflower to finish the season with a 7-3 overall record.
Why it matters
The win served as redemption for Bellflower, which sought to avenge a 48-13 loss to Gahr from the previous season. Additionally, the game marked the final regular-season contest for longtime Gahr head coach Greg Marshall.
Elacion Saxton completed 11 of 15 passes for 225 yards and three touchdowns, while Gahr was limited to just 109 total yards of offense. Keondre Smith contributed significantly with three touchdowns, including a 78-yard punt return.
The players
Keondre Smith
He is a standout player for Bellflower who scored three touchdowns during the game.
Elacion Saxton
He serves as the quarterback for Bellflower and threw three touchdown passes in the win.
Greg Marshall
He is the head coach of Gahr who has served in the position for over 20 years.
Brendan Martinez
He is the starting quarterback for Gahr who missed the game due to an injury.
The details
Bellflower controlled the game from the start, entering halftime with a 21-0 lead. Gahr played without starting quarterback Brendan Martinez due to an injury.
Timeline
The regular-season finale between Bellflower and Gahr took place on October 29, 2026.
Both teams will learn their first-round CIF-SS playoff opponents on November 1, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This victory secures Bellflower's momentum as they enter the CIF-SS playoff bracket following the regular season. The outcome directly affects the seeding positions for both Bellflower and Gahr as they look toward postseason play.
Bellflower finished the regular season with a 4-1 league record, placing them in a favorable position for the upcoming playoffs. Conversely, Gahr must now prepare for the postseason following a difficult shutout loss in the final regular-season week.
The takeaway
Bellflower successfully leveraged a dominant offensive performance to close out its regular season on a high note. Rivals and local teams should prepare for competitive matchups as the postseason schedule is finalized this weekend.
What happens next
Bellflower and Gahr will learn their first-round CIF-SS playoff opponents on November 1, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on the season, visit Bellflower Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Press Telegram.
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