MaxPreps Northern California Top 25 high school football rankings

The top five spots remained steady with top-ranked De La Salle (Concord) idle. League play has started for everyone, with last week offering a number of conference openers.

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1. (Last week 1) De La Salle (Concord) (6-0)
The Spartans had a bye. The last effort was an emphatic one, a 35-10 rout of Southern California power Servite (Anaheim) to extend ther winning streak to 61 games. The Spartans seek to win their ongoing state-record 26th consecutive North Coast Section title and a fifth successive CIF State Open title.
Next: No. 21 Logan (Union City)

2. (2) Folsom (6-0)
The Bulldogs opened defense of their Delta River League title by belting previous No. 4 Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills) 35-0. The defense, headed by Lukas Hendricks and Eddie Flores, sparkled with batted-down passes and quarterback pressure. Jake Browning passed for 362 yards and three touchdowns but was intercepted four times (he had five total coming in). Still, he made some of the best throws of his career for touchdowns. The last loss was to De La Salle in the 2012 NorCal Open after a 14-0 season start.
Next: vs. Jesuit, Friday

3. (3) Serra (San Mateo) (4-1)
The Padres routed Sacred Heart Cathedral (San Francisco) 50-3 on homecoming in a West Catholic Athletic League game. Serra piled up 490 yards and allowed 104. The loss was 21-14 to No. De La Salle in an opener.
Next: Valley Christian (San Jose), Saturday

4. (4) Elk Grove (6-0)
The Thundering Herd rolled Laguna Creek (Elk Grove) 46-6 behind RB Wadus Parker (243 yards, three touchdowns) and a dominant defense. Shaunard Harts, son of the defensive coordinator by the same name, returned an interception 99 yards for a touchdown in the Delta Valley Conference opener.
Next: No. 16 Grant, Friday

5. (5) Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove) (6-0)
The Eagles opened Delta River League play with a 63-21 rout of Sheldon (Sacramento) as Deaundre Terrell passed for two touchdowns and Ian Broom rushed for 216 yards and four scores. The defense was again strong.
Next: Ponderosa (Shingle Springs), Friday

6. (7) Bellarmine (San Jose) (4-1)
The Bells beat previous No. 22 St. Francis (Mountain View) 21-14 in West Catholic Athletic League play. Anthony Guttadauro scored three times and had a late fourth-down stop. Next is a measure of revenge against St. Ignatius (San Francisco), which prevailed in the Central Coast Section Open championship game. The loss was 17-7 to No. 3 Serra.
Next: St. Ignatius (San Francisco)

7. (8) Granite Bay (5-1)
The Grizzlies opened defense of their Sierra Foothill League title with a 42-28 victory over Roseville. Ben Smith rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown and Michael Geraghty went for 103 and two scores and Josh Neal provided QB balance.
Next: No. 24 Rocklin

8. (9) Marin Catholic (Kentfield) (7-0)
The Wildcats continue to hum through the Marin County Athletic League after beating Novato 55-0. Morgan Mahalak passed for 314 yards and five touchdowns.
Next: Justin-Siena (Napa), Saturday

9. (10) Archbishop Mitty (San Jose) (5-0)
The Monarchs beat previously ranked Valley Christian (San Jose) 14-13 in a West Catholic Athletic League contest, allowing only a blocked punt for a score, though the extra point was missed after a celebration penalty pushed the kick to the 35. Otherwise it was a shutout effort.
Next: Sacred Heart Cathedral (San Francisco), Friday

10. (11) Campolindo (Moraga) (6-0)
The Cougars had a bye. They are favorites to win the Diablo Foothill League after a 2-0 conference start.
Next: Las Lomas (Walnut Creek), Friday

11. (12) Del Oro (Loomis) (4-2)
The Golden Eagles opened Sierra Foothill League play with a 42-6 rout of Woodcreek (Roseville), storming to a 42-0 halftime lead and playing subs the rest of the way. Dylan Kainrath chugged for 169 yards and four scores, and Jonah Mekebri had two of his team's six sacks. He also had an interception.
Next: Roseville, Friday

12. (6) Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills) (5-1)
The Trojans were beaten in a Delta River League opener 35-0 by top-ranked Folsom. Josh Wellman rushed for 109 yards and Drew Lackowski had two of his team's four interceptions. Earlier wins include Grant (Sacramento) 20-17, Rocklin, 24-21 and Vacaville 28-14.
Next: Sheldon (Sacramento), Friday

13. Clayton Valley Charter (Concord) (5-1)
The Eagles rolled College Park (Pleasant Hill) 71-14 in a Diablo Valley League contest. Miles Harrison rushed for 179 yards and four touchdowns and caught a scoring pass. The loss was to No. 1 De La Salle in an opener.
Next: Ygnacio Valley (Concord), Friday

14. (14) Deer Valley (Antioch) (6-0)
The Wolverines rolled Freedom (Oakley) 35-7 in a Bay Valley League opener. Nsimba Webster passed for 188 yards and three touchdowns, ran for 139 and two and the defense allowed 133 yards.
Next: Antioch, Friday

15. (15) El Cerrito (5-2)
The Gauchos crushed Berean Christian (Walnut Creek) 41-0 in allowing 91 yards. Adarius Pickett, also a fine cornerback, rushed for 154 yards and three touchdowns.
Next: Pinole Valley, Friday

16. (16) Grant (Sacramento) (4-2)
The Pacers beat defending Delta Valley Conference champion Franklin (Elk Grove) 30-20 as TieNeal Martin returned two interceptions for touchdowns and kicker Ruben Garza played well in earning high praise from his coaches. Mosese Moala, Chris Atteberry and Deandre Whittington-Grays combined for 34 tackles, and the Pacers recorded five sacks. The losses are to ranked Del Oro (Loomis) (38-35) and Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills) (20-17).
Next: No. 4 Elk Grove, Friday

17. (18) California (San Ramon) (5-1)
The Grizzlies beat previous No. 17 and unbeaten Foothill (Pleasanton) 24-7. Simi Hingano rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns. The loss was 35-33 to Pittsburg.
Next: Monte Vista (Danville), Friday

18. (19) St. Mary's (Stockton) (5-2)
The Rams opened defense of their Tri-City Athletic league title with a 41-13 victory over previous No. 15 Tokay (Lodi). Kaleb Parrish threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more, including an 89-yard burst. The losses are to No. 1 De La Salle (Concord) and No. 11 Del Oro (Loomis).
Next: Edison (Stockton), Friday

19. (22) Burbank (Sacramento) (4-2)
The Titans rolled Florin (Sacramento) 63-6 in Metropolitan Conference action as Calvin Green returned a kickoff 95 yards for a score and also ran for two rushing touchdowns. He is a Washington State commit. The losses are to higher-ranked Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove) (14-12) and Grant (Sacramento) (28-14).
Next: McClatchy (Sacramento), Friday

20. (23) Pittsburg (4-2)
The Pirates squeezed past an 0-6 Heritage (Brentwood) team 10-7 in a Bay Valley League game as Harris Ross had 111 yards. The losses were to Analy (Sebastopol) in an opener 37-21 and to No. 7 Granite Bay 39-35.
Next: Liberty (Brentwood), Friday

21. (24) Logan (Union City) (5-1)
The Colts were idle. The loss was at No. 12 Del Oro (Loomis) 27-14 in an opener. Logan looms as the Freelance League champions.
Next: No. 1 De La Salle (Concord), Friday

22. (22) St. Francis (Mountain View) (4-1)
The Lancers lost to No. 6 Bellarmine (San Jose) 21-14 in a West Catholic Athletic League game.
Next: Riordon (San Francisco), Saturday

23. (25) Central Catholic (Modesto) (6-1)
The Raiders beat Los Banos 20-0 in Western Athletic Conference play as Donovin Townsend passed for a touchdown and also ran for one. Matt Ringer also rushed for a score. This is the last ranked team to not have a bye. That's next. The loss was to St. Mary's (Stockton).
Next: Central Valley (Ceres), Oct. 25

24. (NR) Rocklin (4-2)
The Thunder rolled Nevada Union (Grass Valley) 55-7, leading 48-0 at the half. Logan Webb tossed two touchdown passes, Blake Laurin caught three TDs and Evyn Holtz ran for two scores. The losses were to higher-ranked Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove) (28-14) and Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills) (24-21)
Next: No. 7 Granite Bay

25. (NR) Casa Grande (Petaluma) (6-0)
The Gauchos of the North Bay League are rolling under coach Trent Herzog and versatile QB JaJuan Lawson (996 yards passing and seven rushing scores).
Next: Rancho Cotate (Rohnert Park), Friday

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