League recap: Archbishop Mitty enters state Top 25

Archbishop Mitty was able to crack the Top 25 in the state rankings this week after besting Valley Christian. The Monarchs came in at 24 in the state poll after placing at number 46 last week.

Sacred Heart Cathedral moved up to 348 from 393 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in West Catholic.

St. Francis's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. William Fisher-Colbrie threw for 68 and 1 touchdown and Trill Hebert had 68 yards receiving. On the ground Alex Andrighetto * contributed 150 yards.

The Lancers' dynamic duo of Fisher-Colbrie and Hebert proved to be unstoppable against Palo Alto, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.

Matthew Fa'aita provided a threat through the air and on the ground as Serra topped Bellarmine. He completed 5 passes for 63 yards and also ran for 122 yards. Fa'aita's favorite target this week was Demetri McCoy, who caught 2 passes for 52 yards.

Serra's offense cannot be tamed this season and the Padres feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. Fa'aita has thrown for 1,438 yards and 17 touchdowns this season, while Hamilton Anoa'i has 25 catches for 486 yards.

The top two teams in the league will face off this week when first place Archbishop Mitty takes on second place Serra. Archbishop Mitty beat the Warriors last week, while the Padres topped the Bells.

Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when Serra takes on Matt Haniger's team. Patrick Walsh's team's offense has scored 445 points this season, good for No. 1 in the league, while the Monarchs have allowed only 142 on the year.

One of West Catholic's premier quarterbacks will go head-to-head with its top pass rusher when the Padres and Archbishop Mitty face off next week.

Serra extended the longest winning streak in the league this week by beating Bellarmine, 28-17. The victory was the fourth in a row for the team.