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In the latest rankings of Southland high school football, several teams remain undefeated, including St. John Bosco and Sierra Canyon. Key matchups loom as teams like Corona Centennial, Mater Dei, and Mission Viejo prepare to maintain their standings. The top ten features top-seeded teams competing for victory, while newcomers like Crean Lutheran continue their undefeated streak. As the season progresses, it becomes crucial for teams to perform in these upcoming games to secure their positions.
Los Angeles, CA – The latest rankings for high school football teams in the Southland feature several undefeated teams as the season progresses. Notable performances and key upcoming matchups have marked the rankings this week, with many teams vying for top spots in the standings.
St. John Bosco (5-0) continues to lead the rankings after a week off. They are set to face off against JSerra on Friday, maintaining their first-place position. Similarly, Sierra Canyon (5-0) holds the second position without playing last week, preparing for a crucial game against Gardena Serra on Friday.
Corona Centennial (4-1) and Mater Dei (4-1) remain in their respective third and fourth positions also after idling last week. Coron Centennial’s next matchup is against Eastvale Roosevelt on Thursday, while Mater Dei will compete against Orange Lutheran at Orange Coast College on Friday.
In fifth place, Mission Viejo (5-1) had a solid showing, defeating Chaparral 36-21. They are preparing to play Long Beach Poly on Friday. Meanwhile, sixth-ranked Santa Margarita (3-2) faced a tough loss to Bishop Gorman 14-0 and will aim to bounce back when they challenge Servite on Friday.
The top ten sees Los Alamitos (7-0) solidifying seventh position by defeating Calabasas 48-21, with a significant game against Edison at SoFi Stadium on October 16 coming up. Orange Lutheran (3-2) maintains eighth place after a break, with an upcoming game against Mater Dei. Vista Murrieta (5-0) stays in ninth place following a win against Oceanside El Camino 38-12, preparing for a clash at Chaparral on Friday.
Rounding out the top ten is Servite (4-1), who triumphed over St. Paul 49-18 last week. They will face Santa Margarita at Santa Ana Stadium on Friday. The rankings continue with Damien (5-0), who did not play, holding firm in eleventh position and gearing up for an upcoming match against Rancho Cucamonga.
San Juan Hills (4-1), in twelfth place, will take on Corona del Mar on Friday after not playing last week, while Beaumont (4-1) drops to thirteenth following a week off, preparing for a game against Redlands. JSerra (3-2) and Gardena Serra (3-2) both remain in their rankings without games last week, set for a showdown on Friday.
In sixteenth place, Downey (4-1), also off last week, is positioned for a game at Mayfair on Friday. Corona del Mar (5-0) climbs to seventeenth after defeating Trabuco Hills 35-13, facing San Juan Hills next. Oxnard Pacifica (5-0) slides into eighteenth position after prevailing over L.A. Hamilton 42-14, with a meeting against Oaks Christian on Friday.
As the rankings continue to take shape, Murrieta Valley (4-1) stands at nineteenth position after a win against San Clemente 26-14, while Yorba Linda (4-1) prepares for their match against Villa Park. Leuzinger (4-1) made headlines by defeating Hawthorne 59-6, rising to twenty-first place, with their next game against Inglewood.
In twenty-second place, Edison (4-2) fell after a narrow loss to La Serna 23-21, looking to regroup against Summit on Thursday. Palos Verdes (3-2) remains at twenty-third place, preparing for a game against Culver City on Friday. Meanwhile, Crean Lutheran (5-0) stays undefeated, set to meet Foothill on Saturday.
Finally, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame (3-2) competed effectively, demonstrating prowess with a win against Culver City 57-14. They will set out to face Loyola on Friday, rounding out the competition within the top twenty-five high school football teams in the Southland.
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- Los Angeles Times: Top 25 Southland High School Football Teams
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- AOL News: Southland’s Top 25 High School Football Teams
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- Google Search: Southland High School Football Rankings
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
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