News Summary
Manteca makes its mark in high school football rankings this week after achieving an impressive 8-0 record, showcasing a scoring differential of 377 to 93. Their recent victory over East Union, where Nikko Juarez rushed for four touchdowns, solidified their position. Meanwhile, Orange Lutheran was removed from the rankings due to forfeit losses. The top teams remain unchanged, with St. John Bosco leading. As playoff season approaches, Manteca aims to maintain its success against Patterson next week.
Manteca has made a significant entrance into the high school football rankings this week, having dominated their opponents with an impressive record of 8-0. With a scoring differential of 377 points scored against 93 points allowed, Manteca’s explosive performance has triggered their entry into the rankings. In contrast, Orange Lutheran has been removed from the rankings due to two forfeit losses, which has left their season record at 2-6.
The majority of the high school football rankings saw minimal changes in week 8. The top three teams retained their positions: No. 1 St. John Bosco, No. 2 Sierra Canyon, and No. 3 Corona Centennial. Notably, Mission Viejo has replaced Santa Margarita at No. 4 after previously holding the No. 2 spot. The upcoming CIF Southern Section Open Division playoffs will feature these leading teams, with discussions suggesting that No. 7 Mater Dei could emerge as a surprise contender.
In a series of recent games, Manteca showcased their strength with a decisive victory, beating East Union 56-20. Manteca’s star player, Nikko Juarez, shined in this game by rushing for 180 yards and scoring four touchdowns. Additionally, Maava Tialavea complemented the effort with 62 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just seven carries. Manteca’s defense also performed well, recording three sacks and stopping East Union’s momentum, with Mathieu Evans leading the defense with 12 total tackles.
Despite the loss, East Union’s Jackson Fay had a strong performance of his own, rushing for 187 yards and scoring three touchdowns, although his team’s record has now fallen to 6-3 with a three-game losing streak. Next week, Manteca will face Patterson, while East Union is set to compete against Mountain House.
The rankings are particularly noteworthy, especially with the playoff season approaching. The consistency in performance among the top teams remains a topic of interest for fans and analysts alike. As teams continue to battle for positioning, Manteca is currently leading their league and aiming to extend their impressive winning streak after fulfilling their undefeated status in this phase of the season.
Recent game results further illustrate the status of the teams in the rankings: St. John Bosco defeated Santa Margarita 27-14, Sierra Canyon overwhelmed Notre Dame 45-10, Corona Centennial triumphed over Murrieta Valley 48-20, Mission Viejo took down San Clemente 34-16, De La Salle routed Amador Valley 56-13, Mater Dei edged Servite 29-19, Los Alamitos defeated Edison 41-22, and Folsom won against Whitney with a score of 48-7.
As teams gear up for the playoffs, the anticipation surrounding upcoming matchups remains high. Coaches and players are focusing on strategies that could impact their chances of advancing, which sets the stage for an exciting conclusion to the high school football season.
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Additional Resources
- SI: California High School Football Top 25 Rankings
- MaxPreps: Manteca’s Eighth Consecutive Victory
- Manteca Bulletin: Week 6 Preview
- Record Net: San Joaquin County Power Rankings
- MaxPreps: East Union Beats Manteca
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- Google Search: California High School Football
- Google Scholar: California High School Football Rankings
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- Google News: California High School Football News
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