October 14, 2025

Mission Viejo Reclaims Top Spot in OC Football Rankings

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Mission Viejo has regained the No. 1 ranking in Orange County football after Santa Margarita’s recent victory over Mater Dei. With a season record of 6-1, Mission Viejo is positioned to face San Clemente next. Santa Margarita follows closely in second place after defeating Mater Dei, while Mater Dei, struggling in offensive play, now ranks third. The rankings illustrate the competitive landscape as teams prepare for crucial upcoming matches in the league.

Mission Viejo has reclaimed the top spot in the Orange County football rankings after Santa Margarita’s narrow victory over Mater Dei last week. With a season record of 6-1 and 75 points, Mission Viejo had previously held the No. 1 position just one week earlier in Week 4, but their recent inactivity allowed Santa Margarita to inch closer on the leaderboard.

Santa Margarita, currently ranked second with a record of 5-2 and 72 points, pulled off a significant upset by defeating the previously high-ranking Mater Dei 7-6 last week. This victory showcased Santa Margarita’s strong defensive capabilities and positioned them for a challenging match against St. John Bosco in the coming week. Mater Dei, now sitting at 4-2 with 69 points, struggled offensively in that game, managing only 99 yards passing and 90 rushing.

Moving up in the rankings is San Juan Hills, who scored an impressive 41-17 victory over Yorba Linda, cementing their presence in the top tier of teams. Huntington Beach also climbed the rankings with a close 35-30 win against La Habra, while El Modena ensured their standing by defeating Western 28-21.

The rankings are as follows:

1. Mission Viejo (6-1, 75 points) – did not play last week; will face San Clemente next.
2. Santa Margarita (5-2, 72 points) – displayed a strong defense and defeated Mater Dei; scheduled to play St. John Bosco next.
3. Mater Dei (4-2, 69 points) – struggled in the last game, held to a minimal offensive output.
4. Orange Lutheran (3-4, 65 points) – suffered a loss to St. John Bosco, moving to 0-2 in Trinity League.
5. Servite (5-2, 64 points) – achieved a solid win against JSerra with a score of 43-26; will compete against Mater Dei next.
6. Los Alamitos (7-0, 60 points) – boasts an impressive average of 41 points per game; will meet Edison next.
7. JSerra (3-4, 56 points) – faced difficulty against Servite in their recent match.
8. Crean Lutheran (7-0, 55 points) – dominated El Dorado with a 50-7 win; prepares for a match against La Habra next.
9T. Corona del Mar (7-0, 49 points) – won the Battle of the Bay against Newport Harbor with a score of 21-6.
9T. Tustin (5-2, 49 points) – improved to 2-0 in Delta League with a notable 42-14 win.

Additional standout performances were noted, such as Caden Jones from Crean Lutheran, who threw an impressive five touchdown passes in his last game. Similarly, Chase Kuchera of Corona del Mar contributed significantly to his team’s victory by running for two touchdowns and bolstering the defense.

As the season progresses, several teams are gearing up for crucial league matches that could further shuffle the rankings. Mission Viejo, Santa Margarita, and other top contenders are poised for intense competition in the weeks ahead.

Mission Viejo’s forthcoming game against San Clemente presents an opportunity to maintain their lead, while Santa Margarita’s matchup with St. John Bosco promises to be equally significant in determining the league’s future standings. Fans and supporters are looking forward to these matchups, as each game becomes increasingly critical in the highly competitive landscape of Orange County football.

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