MaxPreps Southern California Top 25 high school football rankings

Eight of Southern California's Top 25 teams were defeated last week, but it shouldn't have been a big surprise. Two of the losses came to nationally ranked squads and three came to squads either in or now in the Top 25.

This week's standing ovation goes to the San Diego Section, which went 3-0 at the Honor Bowl in Oceanside, two of those wins were over Top 25 Southern Section squads. Host Oceanside had little trouble with previous No. 25 Mission Viejo 24-7 and Cathedral Catholic, coming off a humbling loss to nationally-ranked Folsom, fought back to beat previous No. 21 Oaks Christian 28-21.

Read about all the game action, tidbits and see fantastic photos on the Honor Bowl, which featured eight Top 25 teams, here from Friday and Saturday. 

Big games to watch this week are No. 4 Westlake at No. 6 Long Beach Poly, No. 17 Centennial (Corona) hosting nationally-ranked Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), and No. 3 Alemany (Mission Hills) tackling Narbonne (Harbor City).

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1. (1 last week) St. John Bosco (Bellflower), 2-0
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 3 state, 7 national, 6 Xcellent 25

The Braves beat Norwalk 48-3 — UCLA-bound Josh Rosen threw for 378 yards and five touchdowns — and Friday host Central Catholic (Portland, Ore.), ranked 18th in the West.

2. (2) Mater Dei (Santa Ana), 2-0
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 1 state, 5 national, 14 Xcellent 25

The Monarchs led 56-0 at halftime, intercepted six passes overall and seven different players scored touchdowns in a 63-0 win against over-matched Villa Park. Mater Dei has a bye this week and plays Upland (2-0) at the Santa Ana Bowl on Sept. 19.

3. (5) Alemany (Mission Hills), 2-0
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 8 state, 31 national

The Warriors beat Eastside Catholic (Sammamish, Wash.) 31-14 and Friday play at Narbonne (Harbor City).

4. (6) Westlake (Westlake Village), 2-0
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 20 state, 124 national

The Warriors won at Red Mountain (Mesa, Ariz.) 34-27 — Chase Jasmin rushed for 121 yards and three scores — and Friday they visit Long Beach Poly (2-0).

5. (7) Chaminade (West Hills), 1-0
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 7 state, 25 national

The Eagles beat previous No. 23 Hart (Newhall) 44-21 — freshman T.J. Pledger rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns — and Friday host Valencia (1-0).

6. (8) Long Beach Poly, 2-0
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 6 state, 23 national, 23 Xcellent 25

The Jackrabbits beat Narbonne 34-21 last week — defensive tackle Joseph Wicker had four more sacks giving him 10 in two games — and Friday they host No. 4 Westlake.

7. (9) Servite (Anaheim), 1-1
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 5 state, 19 national

The Friars rebounded from loss to Bishop Gorman with 45-17 win at Corona and Friday play La Mirada (2-0) at Cerritos College.

8. (10) Upland, 2-0
Classifications: Southern (West Valley), State I
Ranks: 16 state, 77 national

The Highlanders won at Redondo Union 43-0 — Tyler Hilinskii threw for 283 yards and two scores — and Friday the host Tesoro (Rancho Santa Margarita) (1-1).

9. (3) Serra (Gardena), 1-1
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 21 state, 134 national

The Cavaliers were humbled by national power Bellevue (Wash.) 31-14 and Friday play at Carson (1-0).

10. (12) Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks), 2-0
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 34 state, 241 national

The Knights recorded second straight blowout, 56-6 at Birmingham (Lake Balboa) — Leo Lambert III scored five touchdowns — and Friday hosts Northern California power Serra (San Mateo, Calif.), which opened with 43-14 loss to national juggernaut De La Salle.

11. (13) Helix (La Mesa), 2-0
Classifications: San Diego (I), State I
Ranks: 12 state, 57 national

The Highlanders were impressive in a 34-10 win over Del Oro at the Honor Bowl Friday. They have a week off before facing Cathedral Catholic on Sept. 19.

12. (14) JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano), 2-0
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 9 state, 37 national

The Lions beat Chino Hills 45-21 — Nick Robinson threw for 223 yards and four touchdowns to four different receivers — and Friday travel to Huntington Beach.

13. (NR) Edison (Fresno) 2-0
Classifications: Central (County/Metro), State I
Ranks: 18 state, 111 national

The Tigers upset previous No. 4 Bakersfield 15-14 after trailing 14-0 at halftime. They play Merced (1-1) on Friday.

14. (4) Bakersfield, 1-1
Classifications: Central (I), State I
Ranks: 19 state, 116 national

The Drillers were beaten by Edison 15-14 and have a bye this week.

15. (11) Vista Murrieta (Murrieta), 1-0
Classifications: Southern (West Valley), State I
Ranks: 14 state, 69 national

The Broncos just got by Downey 14-13 and now travel to Sacramento-area power Del Oro (Loomis, Calif.) (0-2) on Friday. Del Oro lost to San Diego juggernaut Helix 34-10 last week after dropping 25-17 opener to Kamehameha (Honolulu, HI).

16. (16) Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita), 1-0
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 11 state, 55 national

The Eagles beat Santiago 56-27 — K.J. Costello passed for 407 yards and four touchdowns — and Friday plays Dorsey (Los Angeles) (1-1) at Saddleback College.

17. (11) Centennial (Corona), 1-1
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 10 state, 52 national

The Huskies pulled out wild 52-49 win over Orange Lutheran at the Honor Bowl — J.J. Taylor rushed for 266 yards and two scores — and Friday hosts nationally ranked Bishop Gorman, which beat Servite at Cerritos College two weeks ago. 

18. (18) Oceanside, 2-0
Classifications: San Diego (I), State I
Ranks: 13 state, 66 national

The Pirates beat previous 25th-ranked Mission Viejo 24-7 at the Honor Bowl — Josh Bernard rushed for 124 yards and was selected game MVP — and Friday travel to Chaparral (Temecula) (1-1).

19. (19) Orange Lutheran, 1-1
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 30 state, 205 national

The Lancers piled up 521 yards but gave up 643 in 51-48 loss to Centennial. On Friday, they travel to Yorba Linda (0-1).

20. (20) St. Bonaventure (Ventura), 0-1
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 25 state, 169 national

The Seraphs rebounded from 24-20 loss to Helix with 42-0 win over Cabrillo. They travel to Redlands East Valley (Redlands) (1-0) Friday.

21. (22) Rancho Verde (Moreno Valley), 2-0
Classifications: Southern (Inland), State II
Ranks: 22 state, 137 national

The Mustangs beat Murrieta Mesa 59-16 last week and travel to Great Oak (Temecula) (2-0) on Friday.

22. (NR) Cathedral Catholic (San Diego), 1-1
Classifications: San Diego (Eastern), State I
Ranks: 17 state, 85 national

After being humbled by nationally-ranked Folsom, the Dons came back with a big 28-21 win over then No. 21 Oaks Christian. They host Torrey Pines (San Diego) (0-2) on Friday.

23. (15) Clovis North (Fresno), 1-1
Classifications: Central (I), State I
Ranks: 24 state, 167 national

The Broncos were defeated soundly by nationally-ranked Folsom 49-13 and now travel to Buhach Colony (Atwater) on Friday.

24. (NR) Rancho Cucamonga, 2-0
Classifications: Southern (Baseline), State II
Ranks: 23 state, 141 national

The Cougars edged Norco 42-41 last week, and now travel to Bishop Amat (1-1) on Friday.

25. (17) Oaks Christian (Westlake Village), 0-2
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 35 state, 274 national

Oaks Christian lost 28-21 to Cathedral Catholic and Friday host Venice (Los Angeles) (0-1).

Dropped out: Hart (Newhall) (0-2), Liberty (Bakersfield) (1-1) and Mission Viejo (0-2).