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Prep talk: Sherman Oaks Notre Dame goes with freshman quarterback in playoffs

West Dunton moves to starting quarterback, and Tahj Skinner becomes receiver in playoff surprise last week.

By Eric Sondheimer · LA Times

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Sherman Oaks Notre Dame started freshman West Dunton at quarterback in their playoff opener.
The tactical move transitioned regular-season quarterback Tahj Skinner to wide receiver and safety.
Notre Dame defeated Corona del Mar 20-19 with Skinner catching 10 passes.

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Sherman Oaks Notre Dame head coach Evan Yabu switched starting quarterbacks for the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs, starting freshman West Dunton. The tactical shift moved regular-season starting quarterback and safety Tahj Skinner to wide receiver and defense. Dunton helped guide the Knights to a 20-19 playoff victory over Corona del Mar.

Yabu explained that Dunton had prepared thoroughly on the junior varsity squad, allowing the team to maximize Skinner's versatile skill set. Skinner caught 10 passes in the win, and Notre Dame now advances to host top-seeded Chaparral.

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