News Summary
Mission Viejo has achieved an impressive ranking in Orange County football, securing the top position with a 6-1 record. Following them are Santa Margarita and Mater Dei. The rankings reflect the team’s excellent performance this season, with several upcoming matchups poised to influence the standings further. Key games include Edison vs. Los Alamitos and Servite vs. Mater Dei. As the season progresses, football fans are eager to see how teams compete for dominance in the competitive landscape of Orange County football.
Mission Viejo Takes the Lead in Orange County Football Rankings
Mission Viejo has secured the top position in the latest Orange County football rankings with an impressive record of 6-1. This ranking reflects the team’s strong performance throughout the season and sets them apart from their competitors. In a closely contested ranking, Santa Margarita follows in second place with a record of 5-2, while Mater Dei claims third place with 4-2.
According to Albano’s Top 25 rankings for Orange County football teams, here are the leading teams:
- 1. Mission Viejo (6-1)
- 2. Santa Margarita (5-2)
- 3. Mater Dei (4-2)
- 4. Servite (5-2)
- 5. Orange Lutheran (3-4)
- 6. Los Alamitos (7-0)
- 7. Crean Lutheran (7-0)
- 8. JSerra (3-4)
- 9. Corona del Mar (7-0)
- 10. Tustin (6-1)
The rankings continue with San Juan Hills at 11th place with a record of 5-2, followed by teams like San Clemente (4-3) and Yorba Linda (5-2). Notably, Los Alamitos, Crean Lutheran, Corona del Mar, Dana Hills, and Laguna Beach remain unbeaten this season, all boasting a remarkable 7-0 record.
Other teams making the Top 25 rankings include Huntington Beach (6-1), Capistrano Valley (6-1), and Troy (6-1), reflecting a competitive landscape as the season progresses. Meanwhile, El Modena, Western, and Villa Park are all showing records of 4-3.
Upcoming Matchups
Context and League Structure
The Orange County football rankings are part of a larger league system that includes various leagues such as Alpha, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Omicron, Bravo, Delta, Epsilon, Foxtrot, Sigma, and Trinity Leagues. These leagues structure the competitive landscape for high school football in Orange County, providing teams with opportunities to showcase their talents while competing for regional supremacy.
In addition to the top 25 teams, the rankings also feature the Next 15, which includes teams like El Toro (4-3), Trabuco Hills (3-4), and Newport Harbor (2-5). Among others, Calvary Chapel is noted with an unbeaten record of 7-0, prompting strong interest regarding their potential rise in the rankings.
As the season progresses, football fans in Orange County will be watching closely to see how teams adapt and fight for top positions, particularly during these decisive upcoming matchups.
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Additional Resources
- OC Register: Dan Albano’s Orange County Football Top 40 Rankings – Oct 15
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- OC Sports Zone: Orange County High School Football Schedule for Week Eight
- Google Search: Orange County Football 2025
- OC Register: Steve Fryer’s Orange County Football Top 35 Rankings – Oct 14
- Google Scholar: High School Football Leagues
- OC Register: Orange County Football Top 25 – Mission Viejo Back at No. 1
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- OC Register: Orange County Football Season Stat Leaders Through Oct 11
- Google News: Orange County Football Rankings
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