MaxPreps Southern California Top 25 High School Football Rankings

Nobody new is part of the Southern California Top 25, despite four losses by ranked teams.

The biggest game of last week was JSerra Catholic defeating Mater Dei for the first time in school history and that moved the Lions to No. 3. Serra defeated Alemany as well.

There are lots of Thursday games in the rankings this week, and next week will be the final regular-season group of contests.

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1. (1 last week) St. John Bosco (Bellflower), 7-1
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 2 state, 4 national, 8 Xcellent 25

The Braves may not be steamrolling the Trinity League but they are consistently winning - and that's no easy task. They beat Orange Lutheran 54-43. Jared Harrell caught two touchdown passes from Josh Rosen, and both Sean Mcgrew and Clifford Simms ran for two touchdowns apiece. The Braves can earn at least a share of the league title if they win Friday at Servite.

2. (3) Centennial (Corona), 6-2
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 9 state, 26 national

The Huskies' biggest challenge in league play turned out to be a laugher, as they won 60-28 over Santiago (Corona). It was 43-14 at the half. JJ Taylor ran 30 times for 253 yards and six touchdowns, and Chacho Ulloa intercepted a pass. Next up is a Thursday road game at Corona.

3. (6) JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano), 7-1
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 4 state, 7 national, 25 Xcellent 25

The Lions won the biggest game in program history when they took down Mater Dei, 17-10. And it got them into the Xcellent 25 as well. Big stuff indeed. Nick Robinson hit Isaiah Diego-williams with a 90-yard scoring pass on JSerra's first offensive play and Ethan Aguayo caught a scoring pass of 45 yards as well. Ethan Worden kicked a 45-yard field goal as well. JSerra plays at Orange Lutheran on Thursday.

4. (2) Mater Dei (Santa Ana), 6-2
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 5 state, 10 national

The Monarchs lost for the first time ever against JSerra Catholic, falling to 1-2 in league play. Now the No. 10 team in the nation is fighting for its playoff life after the 17-10 loss. Jack Lowary threw a touchdown pass in the loss. Now Mater Dei will host Santa Margarita on Friday.

5. (5) Long Beach Poly, 7-1
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 15 state, 83 national

The Jackrabbits did not play. They host Millikan on Thursday.

6. (7) Oceanside, 8-0
Classifications: San Diego (I), State I
Ranks: 18 state, 104 national

The Pirates took a 28-14 victory over Carlsbad, holding Carlsbad to just 90 passing yards and 158on the ground. The top team in the UT San Diego rankings is rolling once again. The Pirates go to La Costa Canyon on Friday.

7. (9) Crespi (Encino), 7-1
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 6 state, 12 national

The Celts throttled Chaminade, 50-17, in their penultimate game of the season (Crespi has nine scheduled). They host Alemany Nov. 7.

8. (11) Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita), 6-2
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 8 state, 25 national

The Eagles took down Servite, 22-17, moving into a favorable spot in the league standings. Conner Bianchini caught four passes for 67 yards and a score, while Rick Ellison and Dre Hall posted rushing touchdowns. Next up is a road game at Mater Dei on Friday.

9. (8) Bishop Amat (La Puente), 5-3
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 7 state, 20 national

The Lancers took the week off. They host Loyola on Friday.

10. (13) Serra (Gardena), 6-2
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 13 state, 55 national

The Cavaliers won 38-21 over Alemany, picking up a huge league victory. They broke a 14-all tie at the half, cruising the rest of the way. Khalil Tate ran 11 times for 103 yards and two scores, as well as passing for 101 yards and two more scores (both to Caleb Wilson). They host Chaminade on Friday.

11. (12) Bakersfield, 7-1
Classifications: Central (I), State I
Ranks: 35 state, 296 national

The computer numbers don't seem to fit Bakersfield, which is a better team than those numbers say. What killed them was that they lost to Edison (Fresno) earlier this year by a point and then Edison went out and lost to Sanger. Last week, the Drillers won 26-7 at Centennial (Bakersfield), breaking open a 12-7 game with two fourth-quarter scores. The defense snagged four interceptions. They are at Stockdale (Bakersfield) on Friday.

12. (4) Servite (Anaheim), 4-4
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 10 state, 49 national

The Friars went to Santa Margarita and lost 22-17. They earned 127 yards of total offense with Travis Waller and Tate Beachley rushing for touchdowns. Andrew Acosta knocked a 42-yard field goal as well. That's two league losses in a row now for Servite, which hosts St. John Bosco on Friday.

13. (14) Cathedral Catholic (San Diego), 8-1
Classifications: San Diego (Eastern), State I
Ranks: 11 state, 51 national

The Dons won big in a rivalry game over St. Augustine, 57-22. Clayton Dale threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, while Drew Cowell scored a pair of touchdowns as well. They end their regular season Friday at Mira Mesa.

14. (10) Alemany (Mission Hills), 6-2
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 14 state, 74 national

The Warriors lost 38-21 to Serra, falling to 2-2 in league play. It was a tie game at the half, then Serra ran away with the victory. They will play at Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) on Friday.

15. (16) Upland, 6-2
Classifications: Southern (West Valley), State I
Ranks: 16 state, 97 national

The Highlanders blitzed Los Osos in a 38-0 shutout victory. Tyler Hilinski threw for three touchdowns and Josh Woods scored a pair of rushing TDs. They go to Rancho Cucamonga on Friday.

16. (17) Westlake (Westlake Village), 6-2
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 22 state, 131 national

The Warriors took a 52-17 victory against Moorpark, using a reported 42-point third quarter to erase a halftime deficit. Chase Jasmin tallied four rushing touchdowns and 201 yards on 16 carries, and Malik Henry posted 219 passing yards. They host St. Bonaventure on Thursday.

17. (18) Helix (La Mesa), 7-1
Classifications: San Diego (I), State I
Ranks: 12 state, 53 national

The Highlanders won 49-7 over Valhalla, ending their streak of consecutive shutouts at four. Their only loss was 9-7 to Cathedral Catholic, and otherwise have dominated with the exception of the opening week. They will host Grossmont on Friday.

18. (15) Orange Lutheran, 4-4
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 17 state, 100 national

The Lancers lost 54-43 to St. John Bosco, getting 13 rushes for 97 yards and three scores from Lj Northington. He also threw for 160 yards, but the defense couldn't hold off the potent Braves. They face JSerra Catholic on Thursday.

19. (19) Chino Hills, 5-2
Classifications: Southern (West Valley), State I
Ranks: 19 state, 107 national

The Huskies won 41-14 against Damien, though it is also listed as a forfeit win. Four sacks, two interceptions and a fumble return aided the Huskies in their victory. They face Etiwanda on Thursday.
 
20. (20) Notre Dame (SO) (Sherman Oaks), 6-2
Classifications: Southern (Pac 5), State I
Ranks: 20 state, 120 national

The Knights won 28-21 over Loyola to bounce back from their loss to Crespi. Adam Carr tossed three touchdowns, Leo Lambert iii rushed 20 times for 95 yards and C.j. Sanders rushed for a touchdown. Next up is a Friday game against Alemany.

21. (21) El Capitan (Lakeside), 8-0
Classifications: San Diego (II), State III
Ranks: 21 state, 129 national

The Vaqueros won 49-24 over Steele Canyon, using 21 unanswered fourth-quarter points to put the game away. Brad Cagle was 11-for-18 passing with four touchdowns and 193 yards. DJ Smith ran 23 times for 135 yards and a score as well. Isaiah Capoocia caught four passes for 100 yards and two scores. Up next is Mount Miguel on Friday.

22. (22) La Mirada, 7-1
Classifications: Southern (Southeast), State II
Ranks: 45 state, 388 national

The Matadores registered a 35-0 shutout over Mayfair (Lakewood) and are ranked 13th by the Los Angeles Times. Sei-j Lauago rushed 16 times for 122 yards and a score, while Christian Lara was 11 of 16 with two touchdowns. La Mirada hosts Cerritos on Friday.

23. (23) Tesoro (Rancho Santa Margarita), 7-2
Classifications: Southern (West Valley), State II
Ranks: 23 state, 133 national

The Titans won easily over Dana Hills, 52-12. Their defense was stellar, limiting Dana Hills to five completions for 19 yards. Now they have the week off before finishing off the regular season against San Juan Hills.

24. (24) St. Francis (La Canada), 8-0
Classifications: Southern (Southeast), State II
Ranks: 29 state, 232 national

The Golden Knights won 49-10 over St. Paul (Santa Fe Springs). Jeremiah Martin completed 11 passes and three went for touchdowns, and Dylan Crawford caught seven passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns. Andrew MacKinnon pulled in an interception. Next up is a game against La Salle on Friday.

25. (25) Corona del Mar (Newport Beach), 7-1
Classifications: Southern (Southwest), State II
Ranks: 34 state, 294 national

The Sea Kings won 35-0 over University (Irvine). Sophomore Chase Garbers was 12 of 13 for 197 yards and four touchdowns. Cole Collins caught a pair of touchdown passes. Next up for CDM is Beckman on Thursday.

Dropped out: None