Top 25 California high school football CIF Southern Section rankings (10/22/2023)

Servite shoots up the rankings, St. Francis joins the fold, and four teams remain unbeaten heading into Week 10

Author:
Tarek Fattal, SBLive Sports
Updated:
Oct 23, 2023 9:29 PM EDT
Original:
Oct 22, 2023

The latest SBLive Top 25 high school football rankings for the CIF Southern Section after Week 9.

(Rank: school, W-L record, comment; Week 10 opponent, previous ranking)

1. St. John Bosco (8-1)

The Braves clinched at least a share of the Trinty League title with a 42-20 route of JSerra thanks to a multi-touchdown passing day from QB Caleb Sanchez; vs. Orange Lutheran at Orange Coast College; No. 1

2. Mater Dei (8-1)

Monarchs bounced back from a shutout loss to St. John Bosco last week with a dominating 55-13 win over Orange Lutheran. Elijah Brown threw four TDs; vs. Santa Margarita at Santa Ana Stadium; No. 2

3. Corona Centennial (7-2)

Huskies took down Murrieta Valley 63-27 thanks to a career-high six touchdowns from running back Cornell Hatcher Jr., who tallied 246 yards on just 14 carries; at Norco, Thursday; No. 3

4. Sierra Canyon (9-0)

Trailblazers edged Gardena Serra 35-28 thanks to a go-ahead touchdown run from Dane Dunn with a minute to play. Wyatt Becker threw two TDs and ran for another; vs. Chaminade; No. 4

5. Long Beach Poly (8-1)

Jackrabbits rolled Compton 50-6. QB Darius Curry was 8 for 8 for 153 yards and five TDs; at LB Jordan; No. 5

Rancho Cucamonga vs. Damien on Friday, October 20, 2023.

6. Rancho Cucamonga (9-0)

Cougars edged Damien in a Baseline League showdown 36-35 thanks to a game-sealing interception from Dakota Mendoza on Damien's two-point conversion attempt. Trey Wilson rushed for 153 yards and two TDs; at Upland, Thursday; No. 6

7. San Clemente (8-1)

Tritons won its third straight with a 35-18 win over Capistrano Valley; vs. Tesoro; No. 9

8. Gardena Serra (6-3)

Serra's Zacharyus Williams hauled in seven catches for 105 yards and a touchdown in the narrow loss to Sierra Canyon. The junior wideout is turning into one of the most coveted prospects at the position on the West Coast; vs. Alemany; No. 8

9. Orange Lutheran (5-4)

The Lancers' three losses in Southern California are to Mater Dei, Sierra Canyon and JSerra; vs. St. John Bosco at Orange Coast College; No. 7

10. Servite (5-4)

The Friars four losses are all to teams ranked above them: St. John Bosco, Mater Dei, Rancho Cucamonga and Orange Lutheran. QB Leo Hannan threw four TDs in a 50-42 win over Santa Margarita; vs. JSerra; No. 23

Sierra Canyon football coach Jon Ellinghouse.

11. JSerra (4-5)

The Lions fall to St. John Bosco, like every other team. Big game in Week 10; vs. JSerra at Cerritos College; No. 11

12. Damien (8-1)

The Spartans went toe-to-toe with top-ranked Rancho Cucamonga and was one play away from pulling off a stunner. Wideout Ayden Gutierrez is a talented player; at Etiwanda, Thursday; No. 13

13. Oxnard Pacifica (9-0)

Pacifica continues to roll, beating Rio Mesa 28-3; at Oxnard; No. 12

14. Mission Viejo (6-3)

Diablos clinched a playoff berth out of the South Coast League after beating Tesoro 36-0. QBs Draiden Trudeau and Luke Fahey each threw two touchdowns; at Capistrano Valley; No. 14

15. Santa Margarita (5-4)

The Eagles drop after falling to Servite in a stunner, 50-42; vs. Mater Dei at Santa Ana Stadium; No. 10

Sierra Canyon vs Orange Lutheran September 15, 2023 Photo-Nick Koza43

16. Oaks Christian (7-2)

Lions rout Simi Valley 48-16 in Marmonte League play. It will set up a winner-takes-all showdown with St. Bonaventure on Friday for the league title; vs. St. Bonny; No. 15

17. Los Alamitos (7-2)

Griffins clinched at least a share of the Sunset League after taking down Huntington Beach 63-13. QB Alonza Esparza had two TD tosses and runs in the win; vs. Edison at Veterans Stadium; No. 17

18. Palos Verdes (9-0)

Sea Kings running attack of Eric Mulkey and Hobbs Brannan anchored a 34-31 win over Culver City. QB Ryan Rakowski connected with wideout Luke Guyton for three TDs; at Peninsula; No. 18

19. Warren (7-2)

Bears raced to a 40-6 win over La Mirada; vs. Compton Dominguez; No. 19

20. Valencia (8-1)

Vikings was led by Jackson Askins' 275 yards passing and four touchdowns. He also ran for more than 100 yards in the Vikings' 37-7 win over Hart; at Canyon; No. 20

21. Murrieta Valley (6-3)

The Nighthawks drops their second straight, falling to Corona Centennial big; at Vista Murrieta, Thursday; No. 16

22. Villa Park (8-1)

Villa Park edged Yorba Linda 34-33 in an overtime thriller; at Brea Olinda; No. 24

23. Chaparral (6-3)

Chaparral won its second straight with a 17-13 win at Norco thanks to stout defensive performance; vs. Eastvale Roosevelt; No. 25

24. St. Bonaventure (7-2)

The Seraphs beat Calabasas 42-21 to set up a winner-takes-all Marmonte League title game in Westlake Village; at Oaks Christian; No. 22

25. St. Francis (8-1)

The Golden Knights' only loss is to Long Beach Millikan earlier this season. Junior QB John Sanders continues to impress with his arm and legs. St. Francis beat Crespi 42-27; at St. Paul; unranked