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The Mater Dei-St. John Bosco football showdown on Friday features a new wrinkle following the recent arrival of a touted freshman at the Bellflower school.

Wide receiver/defensive end Kuika Moaalii (6-4, 218) has transferred to St. John Bosco from Bishop Montgomery, St. John Bosco athletic director Vince Brown confirmed Tuesday.

St. John Bosco (9-0, 4-0), No. 1 in the multiple national rankings, plays host to rival Mater Dei (6-2, 3-1) on Friday seeking to claim the outright Trinity League title. Mater Dei is No. 11 in the nation, according to HSratings.

Last week, Moaalii had two receptions for 38 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown, in a 42-0 victory against Servite.

He was considered one of the

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