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Sierra Canyon's Richie Wesley is one of the top prospects in the 2027 class.
California

Vote: Who is the CIF-Southern Section's top defensive lineman?

Lance Smith, Tarek Fattal, SBLive Sports
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Sierra Canyon's Richie Wesley is one of the top prospects in the 2027 class.
California

Vote: Who is the CIF-Southern Section's top defensive lineman?

Southern California high school football is home to many of the nation's top linemen.

Lance Smith, Tarek Fattal, SBLive Sports
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Rocklin is ranked No. 2 in the Top 15 Sac-Joaquin Section football rankings. The Thunder host Lincoln-Stockton on Friday.
California

Sac-Joaquin Section high school football scores, live updates (9/6/2024)

High School On SI brings you live Sacramento high school football scores from Week 2 of the 2024 CIF season

Sam Brown
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Lincoln's Eugene Rice celebrates after winning the 2022 San Diego Section Open Division championship
California

Vote: Who is the CIF-San Diego Section's top defensive lineman?

CIF-SDS high school football is loaded with talented defensive linemen – vote for your favorite.

Lance Smith, Bodie De Silva
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Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the game against the New York Giants at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
California

From CIF to NFL: California high school football stars on 2024 NFL rosters

Rancho Cucamonga's CJ Stroud was named NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023

Bodie De Silva
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After All-State season as a junior, Clovis North running back Jackson Cinfel returns for perhaps even bigger season in 2024. He and the Broncos get their biggest test of the regular season, traveling to JSerra Catholic, the state's No. 4 team. The Lions might be a little testy also after Clovis North thumped them 23-7 last season in Fresno.
California

Top 15 Central Section high school football rankings (9/3/2024)

Four of the top five teams from the TRAC and all six among the top 13 points to quite a league season

Mitch Stephens
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Running back Derrick Blanche (right) of De La Salle attempts to elude Grant linebacker Jeremiah Tuiileila, who had a game-high nine tackles in Friday's 42-14 DLS win.
California

Top 15 Sac-Joaquin Section high school football rankings (9/3/2024)

Folsom loses for third straight year to state power Serra-San Mateo but still holds down top spot in SJS

Mitch Stephens
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Mater Dei vs. Bishop Gorman highlights a huge week of California high school football games across the state.
California

California (CIF) high school football scores, live updates (9/6/2024)

High School On SI brings you live California high school football scores from Week 2 of the 2024 CIF season

Sam Brown
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High school football at SoFi Stadium. The East LA Classic will be played between Roosevelt and Garfield on October 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
California

Historic Los Angeles high school football programs set to play at SoFi Stadium

Roosevelt and Garfield will face off in the 89th edition of the East LA Classic on Oct. 25 at SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers.

Tarek Fattal, SBLive Sports
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Orange Lutheran (California) hosts St. Frances Academy (Maryland) Friday, Sept. 6, in a battle between nationally ranked high school football teams.
National

St. Frances vs. Orange Lutheran football: How to watch live stream online (9/6/2024)

High school football superpower from Maryland travels to Orange County, California, in battle between nationally ranked teams

Mike Swanson, SBLive Sports
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New Mater Dei football coach Raul Lara was a guest on the CIF Southern Section Sitdown with SBLive's Tarek Fattal
California

Mater Dei football coach Raul Lara says he applied for the job twice on CIF Southern Section Sitdown

Raul Lara talks high school football, his time as a probation officer, and much more on the CIF Southern Section Sitdown.

Tarek Fattal, SBLive Sports
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Mission Viejo's Phillip Bell tries to shed a De La Salle defender during the 2023 CIF D1-AA state title game
California

Mission Viejo's Phillip Bell commits to Ohio State: California high school football recruiting updates

Mission Viejo's Phillip Bell is the first player from California in Ohio State's 2025 recruiting class

Bodie De Silva
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Central running back Brandon Smith is one of the state's top junior recruits. He's also excellent cornerback.
California

Central-Fresno's Brandon Smith is SBLive's Northern California Athlete of the Week (9/5/2024)

The 3-star 2026 prospect intercepted a pass and rushed for 187 yards and three touchdowns.

Lance Smith
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Serra wide receiver Charlie Wiley (82) is one of the few key returning starters from last year's squad. Here he scored on an 80-yard catch and run during a 21-14 opening win over Folsom to start the 2023 season. Serra beat Folsom again to start 2024 Friday, 22-21, moving up to the top spot in the SBLive CCS rankings.
California

Top 15 Central Coast Section high school football rankings (9/3/2024)

Serra flexes collective muscle, moves back to No. 1 after dramatic victory at Folsom

Mitch Stephens
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De La Salle senior cornerback Ant Deen rolls in for a touchdown after stripping quarterback Luke Alexander of the ball, giving the Spartans a 35-7 lead.
California

Top 15 North Coast Section high school football rankings (9/3/2024)

De La Salle, Pittsburg and San Ramon Valley remain at top of heap with impressive season-opening lopsided wins

Mitch Stephens
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California

Lincoln-San Diego's Ty Olsen is SBLive's Southern California Athlete of the Week (9/4/2024)

Olsen, a 3-star high school football recruit, had a career night in his first game as a Lincoln Hornet.

Lance Smith
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SBLive Sports Athlete of the Week
California

Vote: Who should be SBLive’s Northern California High School Athlete of the Week (9/4/2024)?

Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Northern California High School Athlete of the Week for Aug. 26 - Sep. 1 as nominated by fans, readers and SBLive’s staff.

Lance Smith, Mitch Stephens
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St. John Bosco football team runs out on the field against Mater Dei in 2023.
California

Week 2 predictions, storylines in California Southern Section high school football

Predictions for top Week 1 games in CIF Southern Section, including Gardena Serra vs. Warren, Oaks Chrisitan vs. Sierra Canyon and Servite vs. Murrieta Valley.

Tarek Fattal, SBLive Sports
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A 16-year-old JV high school football player
California

California high school football player dies two weeks after injury

The unnamed player was on the South East High School JV football team

Mitch Stephens
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SBLive Sports Athlete of the Week
California

Vote: Who should be SBLive’s Southern California High School Athlete of the Week (9/3/2024)?

Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Southern California High School Athlete of the Week for Aug. 26 - Sep. 1 as nominated by fans, readers and SBLive’s staff.

Lance Smith, Bodie De Silva
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Punter Taz Smith, left, rescues a bad snap for Gainesville (Georgia) before running for a 78-yard touchdown.
National

Here's a cool high school fake punt that actually happened this year

An 11-year-old fake punt in California went viral this week, but check out this 5-day-old TD out of Georgia

Mike Swanson, SBLive Sports
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Gardena Serra's CJ McBean
California

CJ McBean anchors 'Shady6' secondary, continuing legacy of elite high school football players at Gardena Serra

CJ McBean, Tre Harrison, Marcellous Ryan, and 2027 national recruit, Duvay Williams, are continuing the elite standard of skill players at Gardena Serra High.

Tarek Fattal, SBLive Sports
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Monte Vista quarterback Brayden Turner, who committed to Fresno State during the summer, opened his 2024 season with 300 yards passing and four touchdowns to earn a spot on the top NorCal performers' list | Photo: Troy Jones
California

Best performances in Northern California high school football (Aug. 29-31)

Big scores, big numbers set the tone as five NorCal Sections opened play last week

Mitch Stephens
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Prestonwood Christian (Texas) is SBLive’s No. 1 team in this week’s national rankings after winning the 68-team Volleypalooza in Texas over Labor Day weekend.
Girls Volleyball

Top 25 national high school volleyball rankings (9/4/2024)

Prestonwood Christian (Texas) moves to No. 1 after winning Volleypalooza.

Jeff Gardenour
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Orange Lutheran 2025 TJ Lateef is one of California's Top 50 QBs to watch in 2024.
California

Nebraska commit TJ Lateef shows out with 5 touchdown passes

Lateef has thrown seven touchdown passes in his first two games of his final high school season

Bodie De Silva
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La Jolla senior offensive tackle Jett Thomas is committed to play at San Diego State
California

Top 10 San Diego Section high school football rankings (9/3/24)

La Jolla beat Torrey Pines for the first time since 1975 on Friday night

Bodie De Silva
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