News Summary
The California high school football season is heating up with 50 games scheduled, including matchups featuring top teams like Sierra Canyon and Mater Dei. A new bylaw affecting player eligibility has also been implemented, impacting transfers from Bishop Montgomery High School. As rankings are updated weekly, excitement builds in the world of school sports.
Los Angeles, CA – As the California high school football season progresses, an exciting lineup of games and significant rule changes are capturing attention across the state. On Thursday, September 18, a total of 50 high school football games are scheduled, showcasing some of the best talents and teams in the region.
The marquee matchups include No. 6 Sierra Canyon going head-to-head against No. 8 Orange Lutheran, alongside Murrieta Mesa hosting No. 21 La Costa Canyon. These games are just part of the festivities as the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) high school football season continues to heat up.
Game Schedule Highlights
The Los Angeles Section will feature 11 high school football games, beginning with the match between Polytechnic and Fulton at 3:30 PM, and culminating with Arleta taking on Grant at 7:00 PM. Meanwhile, in the San Diego Section, fans can look forward to five games, highlighted by Yuma facing Calipatria at 7:00 PM and La Costa Canyon going against Murrieta Mesa at 7:30 PM. The Southern Section boasts the largest number of games, with 28 scheduled, starting with Santa Monica versus Gardena at 4:00 PM, wrapping up with Rialto facing Banning at 7:30 PM.
Notable Team Performances
Sierra Canyon has remained undefeated with a convincing win over Orange Lutheran, improving their record to 5-0 with a score of 41-9. Mater Dei recovered from a previous setback to narrowly defeat Bishop Gorman, while St. John Bosco also continues to dominate, defeating Hawaii’s St. Louis 49-20. Looking ahead, Mater Dei is set to meet Orange Lutheran on October 3, which is expected to be a highly anticipated confrontation.
Changes in Eligibility Rules
In a significant development affecting players in the region, the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) has implemented a new bylaw as of September 19. This regulation makes in-season, out-of-state transfers ineligible for a year, a change that has notably impacted players from Bishop Montgomery High School. Due to this new rule, 19 players from Bishop Montgomery were ruled ineligible, leading some to transfer to Mesa High School in Arizona.
Players who enrolled before the ruling was passed will not be affected and are scheduled to compete against Tucson Salpointe Catholic on October 3. The recent AIA amendment aims to prevent similar eligibility situations in the future and ensure compliance with transfer regulations.
Focus on Transfer Process Review
The Mesa district is currently conducting a voluntary review of the transfer process involving California students, in light of these changes. This review seeks to address and streamline the enrollment and eligibility process for student-athletes who transfer between states.
Weekly Ranking Updates
As the season progresses, the ranking of California high school football teams will be updated weekly, currently showcasing teams like St. John Bosco, Sierra Canyon, and Mater Dei at the top of the charts.
Overall, the California high school football scene is charged with competitive spirit, significant rule changes, and crucial matchups that promise to deliver thrilling action on the field.
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Additional Resources
- SI: Top 25 California High School Football Rankings
- Google Search: California High School Football rankings
- AZ Central: Bishop Montgomery Football Scandal Investigation
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- High School Football America: 2025 Rankings
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- SFGate: 49ers Star California High School Football
- Google News: California High School Football
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