SBLive CIF Southern Section Top 25 football rankings, Aug. 27

Mater Dei and St. John Bosco take care of business out of state in Utah and Florida, respectively. Check out the latest Top 25 rankings heading into Week 2.

(Rank: school, W-L record, comment; Week 2 opponent, previous ranking (trending arrow))

1. Mater Dei (2-0): The Monarchs dominated their way to a 48-14 win over Bingham in Utah; vs. Creekside (GA); —

2. St. John Bosco (2-0): Caleb Sanchez was 36-of-48 passing for 349 yards and two touchdowns in the Braves' 20-7 win in Fort Lauderdale over St. Thomas Aquinas; vs. Friendship Academy (D.C.); —

3. Corona Centennial (1-1): Cornell Hatcher was at it again Friday night, running for 154 yards and 3 TDs in a 34-21 win over Santa Margarita; vs. Punahou (HI) on Saturday; No. 3 —

4. Orange Lutheran (2-0): The Lancers go on the road and beat De La Salle 35-14. Steve Chavez has six TDs in two games; vs. Eastside Catholic (WA); No. 5 ↑

5. Sierra Canyon (2-0): The Trailblazers' defense stumped Oaks Christian's offense in a 30-14 win; vs. Green Valley (NV); No. 6 ↑

6. Mission Viejo (2-0): Diablos beat Citrus Valley 38-14; at Long Beach Poly; No. 7 ↑

7. Long Beach Poly (1-1): The Jackrabbits were humbled in Beaverton, Ore. falling to Bishop Gorman (NV) 60-15; vs. Mission Viejo; No. 4 ↓

8. Los Alamitos (2-0): Star running back Anthony League sprained his ankle in a 25-6 win over La Serna; vs. Timpview (UT); No. 9 ↑

9. Rancho Cucamonga (2-0): Trey Wilson ran for 126 yards and two TDs in a 34-31 comeback win over Servite; vs. Norco, Thursday; No. 10 ↑

10. JSerra (1-1): The Lions bounced back to .500 with an easy 45-13 win over Aquinas; vs. Chaminade; No. 11 ↑

11. Serra Gardena (1-1): The Cavs bounced back from a lopsided Week 0 loss with a 27-0 win over Warren; at Cathedral; No. 13 ↑

12. Santa Margarita (1-1): Sophomore Trent Mosley did all he could in a loss to Corona Centennial, tallying 39 yards on five carries for two TDs, and 6 yards on three receptions; at Bakersfield Liberty; No. 12 —

13. San Clemente (2-0): The Tritons defeated Torrey Pines 34-0; vs. La Costa Canyon; No. 15 ↑

14. Oaks Christian (1-1): The Lions could not move the ball against Sierra Canyon's defense. Starting QB Nate Bennett is out indefinitely with a back injury; at Eastvale Roosevelt; No. 8 ↓

Oaks Christian running back Deshonne Redeaux carries the ball against Sierra Canyon. (Andy Holzman)

15. Upland (2-0): Coasted to a 44-7 win over Norco; vs. Villa Park, Thursday; No. 18 ↑

16. Oxnard Pacifica (2-0): Pacifica has bragging rights in Ventura County for a year after taking down St. Bonaventure 24-13. QB Dominic Duran threw for 218 yards and ran for 48 yards to combine for three TDs (two rushing); at Santa Barbara; No. 23 ↑

17. Etiwanda (2-0): The Eagles stay unbeaten after beating Ayala 28-20; vs. St. Pius, Thursday; No. 17 —

18. Murrieta Valley (1-1): The Nighthawks' only loss is to a very good Rancho Cucamonga team (29-27). Bear Bachmeier threw for 334 yards and Asa Chatman ran for three TDs in a 35-14 win over Great Oak; BYE; No. 19 ↑

19. Valencia (2-0): The Vikings beat Santa Barbara 45-18 and look to be the early favorite to win the Foothill League. Senior QB Jackson Askins is stepping into the role nicely; vs. Murrieta Mesa, Thursday; No. 22 ↑

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20. Warren (1-1): The Bears were shutout with QB Madden Iamaleava sidelined. Maybe, he means too much to the team; at La Serna; No. 14 ↓

21. Oak Hills (2-0): The Bulldogs took down Highland 28-7; vs. Palmdale; No. 20 ↓

22. Chaparral (1-1): Jayce Venable had six carries for 93 yards and two TDs in a 28-24 win over Apple Valley; at San Jacinto, Thursday; No. 24 ↑

23. Edison (1-1): The Chargers bounce back from a Week 0 loss with a 17-0 win at Leuzinger; BYE; No. 21 ↓

24. St. Bonaventure (1-1): The Seraphs fell to Pacifica in a neighborhood game; vs. San Diego Lincoln; No. 16 ↓

25. Damien (2-0): Two impressive wins to the start the year over Yorba Linda (31-21) and Loyola (35-14). Spartans are in the Top 25 for the first time this season; at Damien (HI), Saturday; Unranked ↑

Dropped out: No. 25 Newbury Park

PREVIOUS RANKINGS

➜ SBLive's Top 25 rankings, Aug. 20

➜ SBLive's preseason rankings, Aug.