Game Cut | 2025 LB Madden Faraimo vs. Sierra Canyon

Two of Southern California's top football teams squared off in a highly anticipated matchup Tuesday night

The game was billed as a battle between two of the top linebackers in the country, Madden Faraimo of Game Cut and Shemar Stewart of Sierra Canyon.

Faraimo, a 6'2", 255-pound junior, is rated as the No. 1 linebacker in the country by 247Sports.

Stewart, a 6'3", 230-pound junior, is rated as the No. 2 linebacker in the country by ESPN.

Faraimo and Stewart both lived up to the hype, making big plays throughout the game

Faraimo had a team-high 12 tackles, including two for loss, and a sack.

Stewart had 10 tackles, including one for loss, and two pass breakups.

Game Cut ultimately won the game, 24-17, but Sierra Canyon made a late push

The Trailblazers trailed by 14 points in the fourth quarter, but they scored two touchdowns in the final five minutes to make it a one-score game.

Game Cut was able to hold on for the win, but Sierra Canyon showed that they are a team to be reckoned with.

Here are some highlights from the game:

• Faraimo's sack of Stewart in the first quarter
• Stewart's interception of Game Cut quarterback Nicholaus Iamaleava in the second quarter
• Game Cut's touchdown run by running back Roderick Robinson in the third quarter
• Sierra Canyon's touchdown pass from quarterback Jaydn Ott to wide receiver Zachariah Branch in the fourth quarter

Overall, it was a great game between two of the top teams in Southern California

Faraimo and Stewart both showed why they are considered to be among the best linebackers in the country.

Game Cut showed that they are a team to be reckoned with, while Sierra Canyon showed that they have the potential to be a championship contender.