Video: Arizona commit rolls over defender for score
See Centennial's J.J. Taylor stay on his feet for a touchdown.Oh, the Trinity League. Never short on great stories.
The story this week is JSerra's upset win over Mater Dei, which puts the Lions back into the Top 25. And since Servite beat JSerra earlier this year, we have added the Friars as well. That leaves Santa Margarita dropped out, even though the Eagles beat JSerra earlier this season.
It's just hard to deny the quality of the schedules. But with playoff brackets coming out Saturday, fans will get the chance to finally see most of the top teams in these rankings do battle.
Southern California Top 25 Football Rankings
JSerra Catholic moves into the Top 25 after defeating Mater Dei.
Photo by Steve Paynter
Southern Section, Big VIII League, Pac-5 Division
Rankings: 2 state, 3 national, 3 Xcellent 25
The Huskies smashed Corona, 69-7, behind three rushing scores from
JJ Taylor and two via reception by
Sammonte Bonner. They host Norco on Thursday in a winner-take-all battle for the league title.
2. (2) St. John Bosco (Bellflower), 9-0 (4-0 Trinity)
Classification: Southern Section, Trinity League, Pac-5 Division
Rankings: 1 state, 2 national, 2 Xcellent 25
The
Braves only led 7-6 at halftime against Orange Lutheran before registering a 31-12 win. The team rushed for 201 yards and four touchdowns against a very good defense and the team secured the Trinity League title. They host Servite on Friday.
3. (4) Serra (Gardena), 8-1 (5-0 Mission)Classification: Southern Section, Mission League, Pac-5 Division
Rankings: 7 state, 28 national
The Cavaliers secured the Mission League title with a 41-34 victory over Alemany.
Khalil Tate ran for 201 yards and two scores, and four of his 15 completions went for touchdowns as well. They go to Chaminade on Friday.
4. (5) Mission Viejo, 10-0 (4-0 South Coast)Classification: Southern Section, South Coast League, West Valley Division
Rankings: 5 state, 19 national
The
Diablos capped off a perfect regular season with a 39-20 victory over El Toro, breaking a halftime tie by shutting out the Chargers in the second half. They have this week off ahead of Saturday's playoff pairings.
5. (6) Long Beach Poly, 7-2 (5-0 Moore)Classification: Southern Section, Moore League, Pac-5 Division
Rankings: 19 state, 143 national
The Jackrabbits are once again Moore League champions after a 53-9 victory over Jordan (Long Beach).
Aaron Shampklin and
Jarmarqus Robertson each ran for two touchdowns. They go to Millikan on Friday.
6. (3) Mater Dei (Santa Ana), 7-2 (2-2 Trinity)Classification: Southern Section, Trinity League, Pac-5 Division
Rankings: 4 state, 17 national
The Monarchs fell after losing 35-28 to JSerra Catholic, yielding three touchdowns in the final 5:05.
Andrew Strader caught 10 passes for 118 yards. They go to Santa Margarita on Friday.
7. (7) Bishop Amat (La Puente), 7-2 (4-1 Mission)Classification: Southern Section, Mission League, Pac-5 Division
Rankings: 6 state, 24 national
The Lancers had the week off. They go to Loyola on Friday.
8. (8) Orange Lutheran, 5-4 (2-2 Trinity)Classification: Southern Section, Trinity League, Pac-5 Division
Rankings: 14
state, 101 national
The
Lancers have to be the best four-loss team in the country. They fell 31-12 to St. John Bosco and trailed 7-6 at the half.
Jerry Fitschen kicked a pair of field goals. They go to JSerra Catholic on Friday.
9. (9) Narbonne (Harbor City), 7-2 (4-0 Marine)Classification: Los Angeles City Section, Marine League, Division I
Rankings: 35 state, 311 national
The Gauchos romped 60-7 over Banning (Wilmington) behind four touchdown passes to four different receivers by
Roman Ale. They go to San Pedro Friday, with the winner taking the league crown.
10. (10) Oaks Christian (Westlake Village), 9-0 (2-0 Marmonte)Classification: Southern Section, Marmonte League, Pac-5 Division
Rankings: 11 state, 67 national
The Lions won 56-7 over Moorpark with
Gil'scott Jackson ii compiling nine rushes for 149 yards and three scores. They go to crosstown rival Westlake on Friday and a loss would mean a three-way shared title in the Marmonte League.
11. (11) Vista Murrieta (Murrieta), 8-1 (4-0 Southwestern)Classification: Southern Section, Southwestern League, West Valley Division
Rankings: 16 state, 117 national
The Broncos earned a 55-10 win over Chaparral, with
Karson Greeley tossing four touchdown passes. They host Temecula Valley on Friday.
12. (12) Norco, 8-1 (4-0 Big VIII)Classification: Southern Section, Big VIII League, Pac-5 Division
Rankings: 24 state, 185 national
The Cougars set up a title fight Thursday against Centennial by beating Santiago, 63-7.
Troy Dye ran 10 times for 175 yards and three touchdowns.
13. (15) Mission Hills (San Marcos), 9-0 (3-0 Avocado East)Classification: San Diego Section, Avocado East League, Division I (can change)
Rankings: 37 state, 321 national
The
Grizzlies stayed perfect with a 47-21 win over Vista in dominant fashion. They host crosstown foe San Marcos Friday for the outright league title.
14. (16) Helix (La Mesa), 7-1 (4-0 Grossmont Hills)Classification: San Diego Section, Grossmont Hills League, Division I (can change)
Rankings: 13 state, 66 national
The
Highlanders are league champions after beating Grossmont 68-16 behind six different players catching touchdown passes. They host El Capitan on Friday.
15. (18) Camarillo, 8-0 (1-0 Camino)Classification: Southern Section, Camino League, Northern Division
Rankings: 11 state, 62 national
The
Scorpions pulled off an epic comeback to win a league title. Their
49-45 win at Thousand Oaks was aided by 358 passing yards from
Jake Constantine. They host Royal on Friday.
16. (17) Tesoro (Rancho Santa Margarita), 7-2 (2-1 South Coast)Classification: Southern Section, South Coast League, West Valley Division
Rankings: 20 state, 157 national
The Titans had the week off, and have a huge contest against San Juan Hills on Friday.
17. (19) San Juan Hills (San Juan Capistrano), 8-1 (2-1 South Coast)Classification: Southern Section, South Coast League, West Valley Division
Rankings: 34 state, 307 national
The
Stallions won 55-15 over Dana Hills using five touchdown passes from
Patrick O'Brien. They go to Tesoro on Friday.
18. (20) Loyola (Los Angeles), 8-1 (4-1 Mission)Classification: Southern Section, Mission League, Pac-5 Division
Rankings: 9 state, 55 national
The Cubs won 45-14 over Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) with 151 yards on the ground from
Drake Beasley. They host Bishop Amat on Friday.
19. (21) La Habra, 8-1 (4-0 Freeway)Classification: Southern Section, Freeway League, Southwest Division
Rankings: 15 state, 107 national
The
Highlanders earned a 42-0 triumph over Sunny Hills, limiting them to 138 yards of total offense. They host Troy on Friday.
20. (22) St. Augustine (San Diego), 7-2 (2-0 Eastern)Classification: San Diego Section, Eastern League, Division I (Can change)
Rankings: 23 state, 171 national
The
Saints earned the league title with a 49-0 romp over Mira Mesa.
Elijah Preston ran 13 times for 108 yards and four touchdowns. They finish the regular season with a game against Lincoln (San Diego).
21. (23) Chaminade (West Hills), 4-3 (3-2 Mission)Classification: Southern Section, Mission League, Pac-5 Division
Rankings: 22 state, 170 national
The Eagles pinned a 48-0 loss on Crespi behind 108 yards and four rushing scores from
Tj Pledger. They host Serra on Friday.
22. (NR) Servite (Anaheim), 4-5 (2-2 Trinity)Classification: Southern Section, Trinity League, Pac-5 Division
Rankings: 21 state, 169 national
The Friars make their first appearance because they downed Santa Margarita 30-20. Their win over JSerra Catholic earlier in the season pushed them over the top into the Top 25, and let's face it, when your losses are to Bishop Amat, De La Salle, Bishop Gorman, Orange Lutheran and Mater Dei, it's hard not to say that you've played a ridiculous schedule. Servite has to face St. John Bosco on Friday but has a very good shot at an at-large playoff spot.
23. (NR) JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano), 6-3 (1-3 Trinity)Classification: Southern Section, Trinity League, Pac-5 Division
Rankings: 31 state, 260 national
You beat Mater Dei, you get in the rankings. We welcome the Lions back after their rousing 35-28 victory over the Monarchs behind a blocked punt for a score in the final quarter. Why aren't they higher? They have losses to Servite and Santa Margarita, and Mater Dei's overall body of work is more impressive. They face Orange Lutheran on Friday and likely need a win to be considered for playoff action.
24. (24) Chino Hills, 7-2 (4-0 Baseline)Classification: Southern Section, Baseline League, West Valley Division
Rankings: 56 state, 573 national
The Huskies are the Baseline League champions after a 35-20 victory over Damien, breaking a 14-all tie at the half.
Grady O'Donnell rushed 25 times for 173 yards and a touchdown. They go to Etiwanda on Thursday.
25. (25) Arroyo Grande, 8-1 (3-0 Pac-5)Classification: Southern Section, Pac-5 League, Northern Division
Rankings: 26 state, 212 national
The Eagles earned the league title with a 24-10 victory over a tough Atascadero squad.
Bradley Mickey ran 14 times for 103 yards and a touchdown in the win. They face San Luis Obispo on Friday.
Dropped out: Santa Margarita, Westlake.
