September 9, 2025

High School Sports Rankings: Week 3 Insights

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In the latest week 3 rankings of high school football, Mater Dei remains at the top after a close victory against Kahuku. St. John Bosco and Sierra Canyon follow closely behind with impressive records. Teams like Mission Viejo and Los Alamitos continue to showcase strong performances while the competition intensifies. The report highlights standout players and upcoming matchups as the season progresses, ensuring fans remain engaged with the thrilling dynamics of Southland high school football.

Los Angeles, CA – As high school football season continues, the latest week 3 rankings reveal an exciting landscape of competition among the best high school teams in the Southland. With each team striving for dominance on the field, Mater Dei retains its top ranking after a close victory over Kahuku from Hawaii, winning 21-18 last week and maintaining a perfect 3-0 record.

Following closely is St. John Bosco, also with a 3-0 record after their victory against Baltimore St. Frances Academy, finishing 21-14. Sierra Canyon, now ranked third, improved their position with a resounding 45-0 win against Honolulu Punahou. Mission Viejo rounded out the top four after a commanding 53-14 defeat of Folsom, also holding a 3-0 record.

Santa Margarita is situated in fifth place with a record of 2-1, following an impressive 45-13 victory over Highland. Orange Lutheran experienced a setback this week, falling to Chandler (Arizona) Basha, bringing their record to 2-1 and dropping to sixth place. Despite the loss, Corona Centennial remains in seventh place, winning decisively against South Jordan Bingham with a score of 42-6.

New to the top rankings this week, Los Alamitos is in eighth place with a perfect 4-0 record; they defeated Gardena Serra 41-21 last week, leapfrogging previous rankings. Vista Murrieta and Yorba Linda follow in ninth and tenth places respectively, with Vista holding a record of 2-0 while Yorba Linda sits at 3-0 after a 31-21 win over San Jacinto.

Overview of Rankings

1. Mater Dei (3-0)
2. St. John Bosco (3-0)
3. Sierra Canyon (3-0)
4. Mission Viejo (3-0)
5. Santa Margarita (2-1)
6. Orange Lutheran (2-1)
7. Corona Centennial (2-1)
8. Los Alamitos (4-0)
9. Vista Murrieta (2-0)
10. Yorba Linda (3-0)

Top Performers in Week 3

Highlighting the individual talents this week, Lorenzo Sims from Ramona leads the rushing statistics with an impressive 379 yards and six touchdowns. Following closely, Dean Rosales from Granada Hills carried for 237 yards and three touchdowns. The passing game was dominated by Taylor Lee from Oxnard Pacifica, who showcased his skills with 29 completions on 32 attempts for 457 yards and seven touchdowns.

In the receiving department, Troy Foster of Huntington Beach stood out with nine receptions for 184 yards and one touchdown. On the defensive side, Matthew Muasua from St. John Bosco recorded two sacks, while JD Hill from Mission Viejo made a mark with four sacks. Notably, special teams player Christopher Cobarruvias from Banning made an impactful play by returning a kickoff for a touchdown in addition to an interception.

Upcoming Matchups

As the season progresses, teams gear up for their upcoming matches. Mater Dei’s next test will be against Corona Centennial this Friday, while St. John Bosco faces off against San Mateo Serra. Sierra Canyon will look to keep its winning streak alive as they head to Downey, and Mission Viejo travels to San Diego Lincoln.

The competition in the Southland remains fierce as high school football teams vie for recognition and victory. With several teams remaining undefeated and notable individual performances, fans can anticipate an exhilarating continued season ahead.

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