News Summary
This past weekend, Southern California high school football showcased thrilling matchups with significant victories affecting league standings. Teams from the City and Southern Sections delivered strong performances, leading to shifts in the Top 25 rankings. Crenshaw, King/Drew, and Carson were among those who secured decisive wins, while St. John Bosco and Sierra Canyon maintained their undefeated records. As playoffs approach, teams are eager to improve their standings during this dynamic season.
Southern California High School Football Results and Rankings
The high school football scene in Southern California showcased numerous exciting matchups this past weekend, with significant wins and critical updates in league standings. Teams from both the City Section and Southern Section delivered strong performances, culminating in several teams solidifying their rankings in the Top 25.
City Section Results
The Coliseum League featured Crenshaw defeating Fremont with a score of 27-6. King/Drew narrowly edged Dorsey, winning 17-16 in a closely contested game. In the East Valley League, Arleta triumphed over Verdugo Hills 42-21, while Chavez dominated Fulton with a decisive 60-13 victory. North Hollywood recorded a strong 35-0 win against Grant, and Sun Valley Poly bested Monroe 34-14.
In the Eastern League, Legacy managed a close victory over Bell, finishing at 17-14. L.A. Roosevelt overcame South East, winning 28-20, and Garfield defeated South Gate 39-28. The Exposition League saw Manual Arts shut out Angelou 30-0, while Santee led Jefferson 27-21 at halftime; that game is set to resume on Monday.
In the Marine League, Carson won decisively against Wilmington Banning with a score of 40-0, and Gardena defeated Narbonne 48-26. The Metro League matchup ended with Hawkins getting a win via forfeit against L.A. Jordan. In the Northern League, Eagle Rock bested Franklin 42-28, while Lincoln secured a 33-24 victory over L.A. Wilson. Los Angeles outscored Rivera 30-22 in the Southern League. The Valley Mission League saw Granada Hills Kennedy crush Canoga Park 49-0, and Birmingham dominated Taft with a score of 69-14. Other league matchups included El Camino Real beating Cleveland 41-21 and Granada Hills over Chatsworth 46-17. Lastly, in the Western League, Palisades edged L.A. University 19-17, and Washington defeated Maywood CES 27-6 in a nonleague game.
Southern Section Results
In the Southern Section, the Almont League featured Bell Gardens defeating Montebello 35-7, while San Gabriel convincingly beat Keppel 56-6 and Schurr overwhelmed Alhambra with a 56-0 score. Mission Viejo triumphed over San Clemente 34-16 in the Alpha League. The Angelus League had Cathedral score 49 points to defeat Paraclete 28, and St. Francis routed Alemany 38-6.
The Bay League saw Inglewood achieve a close victory over Mira Costa 21-17. Leuzinger beat Culver City 47-7, and Palos Verdes defeated Lawndale 40-14. Other significant results included Great Oak defeating Corona Santiago 50-24 and Vista Murrieta beating Eastvale Roosevelt 42-0.
Top 25 High School Football Rankings
The rankings for high school football teams are led by St. John Bosco, boasting an 8-0 record after defeating Santa Margarita 27-14, and they are set to face Servite next. Sierra Canyon also remains undefeated at 8-0 with a 45-10 win over Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, preparing for a game against Bishop Amat.
Corona Centennial, with a 7-1 record, won against Murrieta Valley 48-20 and will take on Norco next. Mission Viejo is currently at 7-1 after defeating San Clemente 34-16, and their next opponent will be Edison. Santa Margarita slipped to 5-3 following their loss to St. John Bosco. Other notable teams include Mater Dei, Los Alamitos, and Servite, each recording crucial wins and maintaining competitive positions in the rankings.
Additional Highlights
In the Valley Mission League, San Fernando secured a strong 43-24 victory against Sylmar. The Southern Section also saw Lynwood trounce Firebaugh 35-0, Compton beat Long Beach Jordan 38-21, and Norte Vista score a 39-27 victory over Ramona.
For the 8-Man Southern Section, results came from the Frontier League where Thacher defeated Villanova Prep 60-30. In the Hi-Lo League, Mojave scored an impressive 82 points against Lone Pine, finishing with a score of 82-70. Chadwick bested Cate 55-20 in the Tri-Valley League.
Conclusion
This weekend’s high school football results reflect a dynamic season in Southern California, with teams vying for position as playoffs approach. As the season progresses, teams will look to improve their standings and secure victories in upcoming games.
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Additional Resources
- LA Times: Top 25 High School Football Rankings Week 8
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- SI: Los Angeles Metro and CIF High School Football Schedule & Scores
- Google Search: Southern California High School Football
- LA Times: City Section High School Football Rankings
- Google Scholar: High School Football California
- Disney: ESPN Youth Sports Clinic
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- LA Times: Southland High School Football Scores October 17
- Google News: California High School Football Rankings
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