SBLive CIF Southern Section Top 25 football rankings, Aug. 27
(Rank: school, W-L record, comment; Week 2 opponent, previous ranking (trending arrow))
1. Mater Dei (2-0): The Monarchs dominated their way to a 48-14 win over Bingham in Utah; vs. Creekside (GA); —
2. St. John Bosco (2-0): Caleb Sanchez was 36-of-48 passing for 349 yards and two touchdowns in the Braves' 20-7 win in Fort Lauderdale over St. Thomas Aquinas; vs. Friendship Academy (D.C.); —
3. Corona Centennial (1-1): Cornell Hatcher was at it again Friday night, running for 154 yards and 3 TDs in a 34-21 win over Santa Margarita; vs. Punahou (HI) on Saturday; No. 3 —
4. Orange Lutheran (2-0): The Lancers go on the road and beat De La Salle 35-14. Steve Chavez has six TDs in two games; vs. Eastside Catholic (WA); No. 5 ↑
5. Sierra Canyon (2-0): The Trailblazers' defense stumped Oaks Christian's offense in a 30-14 win; vs. Green Valley (NV); No. 6 ↑
6. Mission Viejo (2-0): Diablos beat Citrus Valley 38-14; at Long Beach Poly; No. 7 ↑
7. Long Beach Poly (1-1): The Jackrabbits were humbled in Beaverton, Ore. falling to Bishop Gorman (NV) 60-15; vs. Mission Viejo; No. 4 ↓
8. Los Alamitos (2-0): Star running back Anthony League sprained his ankle in a 25-6 win over La Serna; vs. Timpview (UT); No. 9 ↑
9. Rancho Cucamonga (2-0): Trey Wilson ran for 126 yards and two TDs in a 34-31 comeback win over Servite; vs. Norco, Thursday; No. 10 ↑
10. JSerra (1-1): The Lions bounced back to .500 with an easy 45-13 win over Aquinas; vs. Chaminade; No. 11 ↑
11. Serra Gardena (1-1): The Cavs bounced back from a lopsided Week 0 loss with a 27-0 win over Warren; at Cathedral; No. 13 ↑
12. Santa Margarita (1-1): Sophomore Trent Mosley did all he could in a loss to Corona Centennial, tallying 39 yards on five carries for two TDs, and 6 yards on three receptions; at Bakersfield Liberty; No. 12 —
13. San Clemente (2-0): The Tritons defeated Torrey Pines 34-0; vs. La Costa Canyon; No. 15 ↑
14. Oaks Christian (1-1): The Lions could not move the ball against Sierra Canyon's defense. Starting QB Nate Bennett is out indefinitely with a back injury; at Eastvale Roosevelt; No. 8 ↓
Oaks Christian running back Deshonne Redeaux carries the ball against Sierra Canyon. (Andy Holzman)
15. Upland (2-0): Coasted to a 44-7 win over Norco; vs. Villa Park, Thursday; No. 18 ↑
16. Oxnard Pacifica (2-0): Pacifica has bragging rights in Ventura County for a year after taking down St. Bonaventure 24-13. QB Dominic Duran threw for 218 yards and ran for 48 yards to combine for three TDs (two rushing); at Santa Barbara; No. 23 ↑
17. Etiwanda (2-0): The Eagles stay unbeaten after beating Ayala 28-20; vs. St. Pius, Thursday; No. 17 —
18. Murrieta Valley (1-1): The Nighthawks' only loss is to a very good Rancho Cucamonga team (29-27). Bear Bachmeier threw for 334 yards and Asa Chatman ran for three TDs in a 35-14 win over Great Oak; BYE; No. 19 ↑
19. Valencia (2-0): The Vikings beat Santa Barbara 45-18 and look to be the early favorite to win the Foothill League. Senior QB Jackson Askins is stepping into the role nicely; vs. Murrieta Mesa, Thursday; No. 22 ↑
EARLIER THIS WEEK: Valencia player hospitalized after late hit
20. Warren (1-1): The Bears were shutout with QB Madden Iamaleava sidelined. Maybe, he means too much to the team; at La Serna; No. 14 ↓
21. Oak Hills (2-0): The Bulldogs took down Highland 28-7; vs. Palmdale; No. 20 ↓
22. Chaparral (1-1): Jayce Venable had six carries for 93 yards and two TDs in a 28-24 win over Apple Valley; at San Jacinto, Thursday; No. 24 ↑
23. Edison (1-1): The Chargers bounce back from a Week 0 loss with a 17-0 win at Leuzinger; BYE; No. 21 ↓
24. St. Bonaventure (1-1): The Seraphs fell to Pacifica in a neighborhood game; vs. San Diego Lincoln; No. 16 ↓
25. Damien (2-0): Two impressive wins to the start the year over Yorba Linda (31-21) and Loyola (35-14). Spartans are in the Top 25 for the first time this season; at Damien (HI), Saturday; Unranked ↑
Dropped out: No. 25 Newbury Park
