News Summary
In a surprising turn of events, six teams from the High School On SI Top 25 list in California high school football suffered losses in the final weeks of the regular season. Notably ranked teams such as No. 9 Lincoln-San Diego and No. 16 Carlsbad faced defeats against unranked opponents, altering playoff expectations. With the playoffs approaching, the rankings have been reshuffled, creating a competitive atmosphere among teams. Upcoming matches promise exciting contests as they jockey for playoff positions.
California high school football faced a dramatic turn of events as six teams from the High School On SI Top 25 list experienced losses during the final weeks of the regular season. Among these, four losses came at the hands of unranked teams, shaking up expectations as the playoff season approaches.
Notably, No. 9 Lincoln-San Diego and No. 16 Carlsbad both suffered defeats. Lincoln was outplayed by Cathedral Catholic with a score of 42-33, while Carlsbad fell to La Costa Canyon. Other ranked teams that faced unexpected losses included No. 11 Servite to No. 1 St. John Bosco, No. 8 Los Alamitos to Servite, No. 12 Murrieta Valley to Vista Murrieta, and No. 17 Damien to Chino Hills.
The repercussions of these results have altered the rankings, with Manteca taking the place of Orange Lutheran after the latter recorded two forfeit losses. In addition, Mission Viejo ascended to the No. 4 spot, replacing Santa Margarita.
As the regular season nears its conclusion, next week will mark the final matches for the San Diego, Southern, Los Angeles, Central, and Sac-Joaquin Sections. Meanwhile, the remaining five sections, which include the Central Coast, San Francisco, Oakland, North Coast, and Northern, will finish their regular seasons in the first week of November. This timing creates heightened anticipation as teams prepare for playoff action.
Recent Game Highlights
From October 23 to 25, several notable games occurred, producing eye-catching scores:
- St. John Bosco 42, Servite 0
- Sierra Canyon 40, Bishop Amat 0
- Centennial 59, Norco 49
- Mission Viejo 37, Edison 20
- De La Salle 56, San Ramon Valley 7
- Santa Margarita 28, Orange Lutheran 7
- Mater Dei 40, JSerra Catholic 7
- San Clemente 28, Los Alamitos 9
- Cathedral Catholic 42, Lincoln 33
- Folsom 42, Jesuit 7
- Vista Murrieta 42, Murrieta Valley 35
- Chino Hills 27, Damien 19
- Manteca 43, Patterson 7
Star Players of the Week
Among those who shone in recent games was Khalil Abdul-Aziz, completing 27 of 31 passes for a remarkable 379 yards and three touchdowns. Other standout performers included Elijah Ayala, Derek Carrillo, and Jordan Hicks.
As excitement builds with the penultimate week of the California high school football season approaching, fans are eager to see how teams will adjust for their final regular-season games. Upcoming matchups include St. John Bosco taking on Orange Lutheran and Mater Dei facing JSerra Catholic, promising thrilling contests as teams jockey for playoff positions.
With such unexpected results and shifting rankings, the path to the championship is sure to be competitive, drawing the attention of fans across the state.
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Additional Resources
- SI: California High School Football Top 25 Rankings
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- MaxPreps: California Small School Power Ferndale
- Google Search: California High School Football
- SI: How Top 25 Teams Fared
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football (Sport)
- OregonLive: De La Salle vs San Ramon Valley
- Google News: California High School Football Highlights
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