Mater Dei football takes down Bishop Gorman in showdown of top-ranked teams (photos)

Ashton Beierly was nearly perfect and Jordon Davison scored 2 TDs to lead the No. 1 Monarchs over the No. 2 Gaels; check out SBLive's exclusive photos from the game

Mater Dei quarterback Ashton Beierly carries during Friday night's win over Bishop Gorman at the Santa Ana Bowl. | Photo by Heston Quan

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA - Ashton Beierly and Jordon Davison accounted for three touchdowns to lead Mater Dei over visiting Bishop Gorman 31-15 on Friday night at the Santa Ana Bowl.

It was a showdown of the top two teams in the country in the SBLive/SI Top 25 national football rankings. The Gaels had their 27-game winning streak snapped.

Davison, an Oregon commit, scored on a 1-yard run in the first quarter for Mater Dei's first touchdown and he added a 23-yard scoring run in the third quarter.

Beierly, a Washington commit, was 13 of 15 passing for 100 yards and a touchdown, to go along with 61 yards rushing. Chris Henry Jr. caught the TD pass, a 12-yard snag that gave Mater Dei a 14-0 lead with 2:59 left in the first quarter.

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View photos by photographer Heston Quan on assignment for SBLive:

First-year Mater Dei head coach Raul Lara steps off the bus after his team's arrival Friday at the Santa Ana Bowl. | Photo by Heston Quan

Mater Dei players arrive for Friday's showdown at the Santa Ana Bowl. | Photo by Heston Quan

Bishop Gorman players arrive at the Santa Ana Bowl on Friday. | Photo by Heston Quan

Mater Dei senior defensive lineman Semi Taulanga lets out pregame emotions. | Photo by Heston Quan

Mater Dei quarterback Ashton Beierly carries. | Photo by Heston Quan

Bishop Gorman defensive tackle James Carrington (left) celebrates after sacking Mater Dei quarterback Ashton Beierly. | Photo by Heston Quan

Bishop Gorman running back Jonathan Coar attempts to elude two Mater Dei defenders. | Photo by Heston Quan

Mater Dei quarterback Ashton Beierly drops back to pass. | Photo by Heston Quan

Mater Dei defensive back CJ Lavender Jr. attempts to elude a Bishop Gorman player after making an interception. | Photo by Heston Quan