News Summary
This week marked the start of high school football league play in Southern California, significantly affecting the CIF Southern Section Top 25 rankings. Teams like Rancho Cucamonga and Corona del Mar achieved notable victories, with the latter’s quarterback shining in a 33-10 win. Coach Matt Logan of Corona Centennial celebrated his 300th career win as his team triumphed 62-20. Other standout performances included Mater Dei’s narrowly won game and Santa Margarita’s comeback. The California Top 25 rankings will be updated regularly to reflect team performances as league play unfolds.
Southern California – The high school football league play officially commenced this week for most teams in the Southland, making a substantial impact on the latest Top 25 rankings in the CIF Southern Section. The league games kicked off on either Thursday or Friday night as teams entered a crucial phase of their seasons.
This week featured several notable victories highlighting the competitive landscape of high school football. Rancho Cucamonga secured a close win over Damien with a score of 24-22, handing Damien its first loss of the season. Meanwhile, Corona del Mar continued its perfect streak, improving to 6-0 after defeating San Juan Hills 33-10, thanks to four touchdown passes from star quarterback Brady Annett.
In a thrilling encounter on October 2, Corona Centennial dominated Roosevelt with a score of 62-20. This victory marked a significant milestone for Coach Matt Logan, who achieved his 300th career win, distinguishing him as the 15th coach in California to reach this prestigious mark.
Other key highlights from the week included St. John Bosco overpowering JSerra with a commanding 70-21 victory during their Trinity League opener. Sierra Canyon also showcased its defensive prowess, achieving a 30-0 shutout against Gardena Serra, with player Havon Finney recording his second pick-six of the season.
In a closely contested match, Mater Dei edged out Orange Lutheran 25-10 following a tight first half. Santa Margarita bounced back from a loss to Bishop Gorman, securing a 17-7 win against Servite. Mission Viejo showcased its strength with a dominating 56-7 victory over Long Beach Poly, while Chaparral handed Vista Murrieta its first loss of the season with a score of 28-20.
Beaumont recorded a resounding win against Redlands, finishing with a score of 56-0 and improving to a 4-1 record. Downey kicked off its Gateway League play with a 33-14 victory over Mayfair. Murrieta Valley triumphed over Norco with a score of 55-45, completing a comeback from a 28-13 deficit. Leuzinger also celebrated a successful Bay League opener by defeating Inglewood 43-32.
In Las Vegas, San Clemente achieved a solid win against Coronado, finishing 39-14. Pacifica/Oxnard narrowly beat Oaks Christian 17-13, maintaining their unbeaten streak at 6-0, while Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks started their Mission League campaign with a strong 35-10 victory over Loyola. Yorba Linda secured a 28-7 win against Villa Park, recovering from a recent loss to Tustin.
During the previous week, 15 teams took the time off to prepare for league play. The California Top 25 football rankings will now be released every Monday or Tuesday throughout the season, providing updates on team standings and performances. Looking ahead, next week will feature significant matchups, including No. 10 Cathedral Catholic facing No. 5 De La Salle-Concord in a major cross-sectional game.
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Additional Resources
- SI: California High School Football Top 25 Rankings
- Los Angeles Times: Southland High School Football Scores
- SI: CIF Top 25 High School Football Scoreboard
- SI: California High School Football Final Scores
- High School Football America: California High School Football Scores
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- Google Search: California High School Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- Google News: California High School Football
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