MaxPreps Southern California Top 25 high school football rankings

You'll notice that a lot of teams have "Season over" next to their records. Only a few teams are still battling, and even fewer are waiting to hear about their state bowl fates.

The final section final will be Saturday night with St. John Bosco and Mater Dei duking it out for the Pac-5 crown. Then on Sunday, the CIF Bowl Selection Committee will select which teams get to move on to the Regional Bowl Games

An added bonus is we have the SoCal Regional Bowl preview package. You can click here to view this week's preview package, and also click here to see the NorCal version.



Click here to see playoff brackets from across the state and click here to see remaining undefeated teams in California.

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1. (1 last week) St. John Bosco (Bellflower), 13-0
Classifications: Southern (Pac-5), State I
Ranks: 1 state, 1 national, 3 Xcellent 25

The Braves are now the best team in the nation according to our computer rankings, and they moved up in the Xcellent 25. That all comes after a 56-14 blowout at Alemany. Sean McGrew ran 16 times for 167 yards and Manasseh Anesi scored three touchdowns on the ground. Jaleel Wadood also intercepted two passes. Next up is the Pac-5 final Saturday against Mater Dei at Angel Stadium. Bosco beat Mater Dei 24-2 in Trinity League play.

2. (2) Serra (Gardena), 13-0
Classifications: Southern (Western), State II
Ranks: 5 state, 23 national, 10 Xcellent 25

The Cavaliers got a good test out of St. Francis once again. And once again they persevered. Serra won 22-14 behind a safety from Glen Ihenacho and touchdown from Darrion Naylor that broke a 14-all tie to begin the fourth quarter. Jalen Greene was held to 10-for-18 passing for 87 yards but ran 22 times for 198 yards and two touchdowns. Adoree' Jackson sat out with an injury and is questionable for the section final Friday against Chaminade.



3. (4) Centennial (Corona), 11-2
Classifications: Southern (Inland), State I
Ranks: 8 state, 42 national

The Huskies went bonkers in an 86-56 win over Upland, setting a national record with 943 yards of total offense. It may even be 946, depending on who you ask. Tre Watson ran 40 times for 516 yards and six touchdowns, and Robert Webber completed eight passes for 235 yards. Next up is the Inland Division final against Vista Murrieta on Friday.

4. (5) Mater Dei (Santa Ana), 11-2
Classifications: Southern (Pac-5), State I
Ranks: 2 state, 5 national, 22 Xcellent 25

The Monarchs were downright dominant in their Pac-5 semifinal win over Long Beach Poly, winning 30-0. Chase Forrest was efficient at quarterback with a 7-for-10 night with 154 yards and three touchdowns, including a 90-yarder to Jonathan Lockett. Four sacks, two fumble recoveries and an interception never allowed Poly to get its offense going. Now the Monarchs can look forward to facing St. John Bosco Saturday in the Pac-5 final.

5. (7) Vista Murrieta (Murrieta), 12-1
Classifications: Southern (Inland), State I
Ranks: 4 state, 20 national

The Broncos eliminated Norco in a 56-19 semifinal victory. Coltin Gerhart burned his former team with a great performance. He went 13-for-19 with 242 yards and four touchdowns, plus he ran six times for 41 yards. Darryl Denby caught six passes for 167 yards and three scores, and Kwesi Mashack ran a kickoff back for a score. The Broncos face Centennial Friday.



6. (3) Long Beach Poly, 11-2, Season over
Classifications: Southern (Pac-5), State I
Ranks: 10 state, 50 national

The Jackrabbits lost 30-0 to Mater Dei in the Pac-5 semifinals. According to the Los Angeles Times, they had only 10 passing yards and minus-14 rushing yards in the first half.

7. (6) Chaminade (West Hills), 11-2
Classifications: Southern (Western), State II
Ranks: 12 state, 58 national

The Eagles throttled Lompoc, 49-14, in the semifinals. They ran the ball 11 times and scored three touchdowns, and they completed eight passes for two touchdowns. Yes, it was quite efficient. Donovan Lee ran nine times for 105 yards. They will get another shot at Serra in the section final on Friday, and will try to avenge a 36-0 loss earlier this year.

8. (10) Mission Hills (San Marcos), 12-1 *Section champ
Classifications: San Diego (Open), State I
Ranks: 9 state, 45 national

The Grizzlies are eligible for the Division I and the Open Division bowls after they beat Oceanside for the second time this season, 36-14 on Monday. They trailed 14-10 at halftime and then turned on the jets to grab the big victory, using three turnovers to grab the school's first title in its 10-year history. According to UT San Diego, Ricky Liuchan returned an interception for a score and ran 20 times for 114 yards. Esteban Senteno also kicked two field goals. Now the Grizzlies will see if they are selected for the Regional Bowl Games.



9. (8) Alemany (Mission Hills), 10-3, Season over
Classifications: Southern (Pac-5), State I
Ranks: 11 state, 55 national

The Warriors lost 56-14 to St. John Bosco. Sylvester Robinson ran for an 80-yard score and Brandon Boyd scored a defensive touchdown.

10. (9) Mission Viejo, 11-1, Season over
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 6 state, 27 national

The Diablos lost to Mater Dei in the second round.

11. (11) Oceanside, 10-3, Season over
Classifications: San Diego (Open), State I
Ranks: 15 state, 83 national

The Pirates couldn't hold their lead against Mission Hills. According to UT San Diego, the offense rolled up 258 yards of offense. Their three losses were twice to Mission Hills and once to Serra.



12. (12) Bakersfield, 10-2
Classifications: Central (I), State I
Ranks: 17 state, 100 national

The Drillers whacked Central (Fresno) 45-6 to advance to the Central Section Division I final and will battle Clovis North for the title on Friday. The rushing attack rolled up 365 yards on 54 carries (and four touchdowns) and Derrick Vickers also caught a scoring pass. Bakersfield is a major contender for a bowl bid and needs one more win to be eligible.

13. (23) Cathedral Catholic (San Diego), 11-2 *Section champ
Classifications: San Diego (I), State I
Ranks: 14 state, 78 national

The Dons edged San Pasqual 37-31 to win the SDS Division I title at Qualcomm Stadium in dramatic fashion. It needed three overtimes to get settled, in fact. According to UT San Diego, Jack Onstott intercepted a pass in the third overtime and took it 98 yards for the winning score. That makes six titles in seven years. Chris Moliga and Joshua Gizzi scored in the first two overtimes. Now the Dons will wait to see how things shake out in the bowl selection process.

14. (14) Valencia, 11-2
Classifications: Southern (Northern), State I
Ranks: 30 state, 232 national

The Vikings obliterated league foe Saugus 45-8 to advance to the Northern Division final. Jake Wallace was 14-for-22 for 235 yards, according to the LA Daily News, and Spencer Hixon recovered a fumble in the end zone. Next up is a rematch with Hart on Friday, a team the Vikings beat 24-19 in league play.



15. (16) Hart (Newhall), 11-2
Classifications: Southern (Northern), State II
Ranks: 18 state, 101 national

The Indians rolled to a 42-7 triumph over West (Torrance) in a game that was 35-0 at halftime. Connor Wingenroth ran 16 times for 168 yards and four touchdowns, plus Trent Irwin intercepted two passes. He also caught a score on offense. Now the Indians will look to get revenge upon Valencia in the Northern Division final.

16. (15) San Pasqual (Escondido), 11-2, Season over
Classifications: San Diego (I), State I
Ranks: 33 state, 250 national

The Golden Eagles lost to Cathedral Catholic in the game mentioned above, 37-31. Jack Hofstetter returned an interception 66 yards for a touchdown just before halftime, and Jajuan Thomas and Peter Ricardez scored touchdowns in the first two overtimes.

17. (NR) St. Augustine (San Diego), 11-2 *Section champ
Classifications: San Diego (II), State II
Ranks: 19 state, 106 national

The Saints shut out Mission Bay 49-0 to win the SDS Division II title and give themselves a shot at playing for a state title. Frank Buncom IV, Tyler Herburger, Ryan Harris caught scoring passes from Joe Joe Hudson. Hudson ran for a score and Elijah Preston and Francoise Sims II did as well. Herburger also had a 99-yard defensive score.



18. (13) Norco, 9-4, Season over
Classifications: Southern (Inland), State I
Ranks: 23 state, 157 national

The Cougars lost 56-19 to Vista Murrieta. Victor Viramontes ran 24 times for 108 yards and two scores. Cory Young ran 22 times for 123 yards as well.

19. (17) Rancho Cucamonga, 10-2, Season over
Classifications: Southern (Inland), State I
Ranks: 29 state, 225 national

The Cougars lost to Norco in the quarterfinals.

20. (18) Servite (Anaheim), 6-6, Season over
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 20 state, 118 national

The Friars lost to Alemany in the quarterfinals.



21. (19) Westlake, 8-3, Season over
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 44 state, 367 national

The Warriors lost to Servite in the first round.

22. (20) Oaks Christian (Westlake Village), 8-3, Season over
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 13 state, 74 national

The Lions lost to Mater Dei in the first round.

23. (21) Eastlake (Chula Vista), 10-2, Season over
Classifications: San Diego (Open), State I
Ranks: 34 state, 271 national 

The Titans lost to Oceanside in the semifinals.



24. (22) Helix (La Mesa), 9-3, Season over
Classifications: San Diego (Open), State I
Ranks: 24 state, 164 national

The Highlanders lost to Mission Hills in the semifinals.

25. (24) Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks), 7-4, Season over
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 25 state, 180 national

The Knights lost to St. Bonaventure in the first round.

Dropped out:
25. St. Bonaventure (Ventura)