News Summary
California prepares for a thrilling week in high school football with key matchups including Sierra Canyon facing Orange Lutheran. The week’s schedule showcases top-ranked teams as they kick off their league play. With significant games lined up, fans can look forward to intense competitions across various leagues, including matchups from the rankings such as No. 3 Valencia and No. 4 Saugus. As teams aim for victory, players are set to showcase their skills on the field.
California is gearing up for an exciting week in high school football as a series of key matchups are set to kick off this Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. Though most teams in the leagues are on a bye week, several significant games are scheduled, particularly as major leagues begin their league play this week.
The highlight of the upcoming schedule includes the top-ranked team, Sierra Canyon, facing off against Orange Lutheran at Orange Coast College. Sierra Canyon enters the game with an impressive record of 5-0 after a decisive 41-9 victory against Orange Lutheran in their last encounter. Other notable matchups include No. 3 Valencia taking on West Ranch, and No. 4 Saugus squaring off with Hart at College of the Canyons.
The complete lineup for games this week features:
- No. 1 Sierra Canyon vs. Orange Lutheran
- La Canada at Maranatha
- Arleta at Grant
- Monroe at North Hollywood
- Verdugo Hills at Chavez
- Sherman Oaks CES at Stella Charter
- Sun Valley Poly at Fulton (3:30 p.m.)
- No. 5 Westlake at Venice
- West Ranch at No. 3 Valencia
- No. 4 Saugus vs. Hart
- No. 6 Thousand Oaks at Simi Valley
- Cathedral at No. 8 Chaminade
- No. 9 Oaks Christian vs. Gardena
- Serra at El Camino College
- No. 10 Agoura at Buena
- Canyon at Golden Valley
- Antelope Valley at Lawndale
- Highland at Quartz Hill
- Burbank at Crescenta Valley
- Pasadena at Burroughs
- Bosco Tech at St. Genevieve
- Crespi at Oak Park
- Grace at Brentwood
- Royal at Del Sol
- St. Francis at Loyola
- Valley View at Heritage Christian
- Village Christian at Paraclete
- Palisades at El Camino Real
- Sylmar at Chatsworth
- Canoga Park at Panorama
- Reseda at San Fernando
- Van Nuys at Kennedy
- Calabasas at Birmingham
- Eagle Rock at Taft
- Granada Hills at Fairfax
- Hawkins at Viewpoint
- Pueblo Central (Colo.) at Moorpark
As the rankings for California high school football teams are released every Sunday, the current standings show:
- 1. St. John Bosco (5-0)
- 2. Sierra Canyon (5-0)
- 3. Corona Centennial (4-1)
- 4. Mater Dei (4-1)
- 5. Santa Margarita (3-1)
- 6. Mission Viejo (4-1)
- 7. Los Alamitos (5-0)
- 8. Orange Lutheran (3-2)
- 9. Damien (5-0)
- 10. Servite (3-1)
Other notable rankings include Vista Murrieta at 4-0 after a victory against Beaumont and JSerra winning against Leuzinger for their third consecutive win, improving their record to 3-2. The reigning champions, Mater Dei, will face a tough opponent in Orange Lutheran on October 3.
Sierra Canyon has managed to keep their opponents at bay this season, not allowing any competitor to score in double digits. In their most recent matchup, quarterback Laird Finkel threw for 273 yards and two touchdowns, while the defense showcased their skill by recording 12 tackles for loss and seven sacks.
Meanwhile, Mission Viejo is set to face Chaparral on September 26, and Santa Margarita looks to extend their winning streak against Bishop Gorman. Fans can keep track of scores and updates from all the schools through the Rivals High School Scoreboard, providing real-time information throughout this exciting week of football.
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Additional Resources
- SI: Top 25 California High School Football Rankings
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- On3: California High School Football Rankings
- Google Search: California High School Football News
- High School Football America: National Rankings
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- SI: California High School Football Final Scores
- Google News: High School Football News
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