Top 25 California high school football CIF Southern Section rankings (10/22/2023)

Servite shoots up the rankings, St. Francis joins the fold, and four teams remain unbeaten heading into Week 10

The latest SBLive Top 25 high school football rankings for the CIF Southern Section after Week 9.

(Rank: school, W-L record, comment; Week 10 opponent, previous ranking)

1. St. John Bosco (8-1)

The Braves clinched at least a share of the Trinty League title with a 42-20 route of JSerra thanks to a multi-touchdown passing day from QB Caleb Sanchez; vs. Orange Lutheran at Orange Coast College; No. 1

2. Mater Dei (8-1)

Monarchs bounced back from a shutout loss to St. John Bosco last week with a dominating 55-13 win over Orange Lutheran. Elijah Brown threw four TDs; vs. Santa Margarita at Santa Ana Stadium; No. 2

3. Corona Centennial (7-2)

Huskies took down Murrieta Valley 63-27 thanks to a career-high six touchdowns from running back Cornell Hatcher Jr., who tallied 246 yards on just 14 carries; at Norco, Thursday; No. 3

4. Sierra Canyon (9-0)

Trailblazers edged Gardena Serra 35-28 thanks to a go-ahead touchdown run from Dane Dunn with a minute to play. Wyatt Becker threw two TDs and ran for another; vs. Chaminade; No. 4

5. Long Beach Poly (8-1)

Jackrabbits rolled Compton 50-6. QB Darius Curry was 8 for 8 for 153 yards and five TDs; at LB Jordan; No. 5

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6. Rancho Cucamonga (9-0)

Cougars edged Damien in a Baseline League showdown 36-35 thanks to a game-sealing interception from Dakota Mendoza on Damien's two-point conversion attempt. Trey Wilson rushed for 153 yards and two TDs; at Upland, Thursday; No. 6

7. San Clemente (8-1)

Tritons won its third straight with a 35-18 win over Capistrano Valley; vs. Tesoro; No. 9

8. Gardena Serra (6-3)

Serra's Zacharyus Williams hauled in seven catches for 105 yards and a touchdown in the narrow loss to Sierra Canyon. The junior wideout is turning into one of the most coveted prospects at the position on the West Coast; vs. Alemany; No. 8

9. Orange Lutheran (5-4)

The Lancers' three losses in Southern California are to Mater Dei, Sierra Canyon and JSerra; vs. St. John Bosco at Orange Coast College; No. 7

10. Servite (5-4)

The Friars four losses are all to teams ranked above them: St. John Bosco, Mater Dei, Rancho Cucamonga and Orange Lutheran. QB Leo Hannan threw four TDs in a 50-42 win over Santa Margarita; vs. JSerra; No. 23

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11. JSerra (4-5)

The Lions fall to St. John Bosco, like every other team. Big game in Week 10; vs. JSerra at Cerritos College; No. 11

12. Damien (8-1)

The Spartans went toe-to-toe with top-ranked Rancho Cucamonga and was one play away from pulling off a stunner. Wideout Ayden Gutierrez is a talented player; at Etiwanda, Thursday; No. 13

13. Oxnard Pacifica (9-0)

Pacifica continues to roll, beating Rio Mesa 28-3; at Oxnard; No. 12

14. Mission Viejo (6-3)

Diablos clinched a playoff berth out of the South Coast League after beating Tesoro 36-0. QBs Draiden Trudeau and Luke Fahey each threw two touchdowns; at Capistrano Valley; No. 14

15. Santa Margarita (5-4)

The Eagles drop after falling to Servite in a stunner, 50-42; vs. Mater Dei at Santa Ana Stadium; No. 10

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16. Oaks Christian (7-2)

Lions rout Simi Valley 48-16 in Marmonte League play. It will set up a winner-takes-all showdown with St. Bonaventure on Friday for the league title; vs. St. Bonny; No. 15

17. Los Alamitos (7-2)

Griffins clinched at least a share of the Sunset League after taking down Huntington Beach 63-13. QB Alonza Esparza had two TD tosses and runs in the win; vs. Edison at Veterans Stadium; No. 17

18. Palos Verdes (9-0)

Sea Kings running attack of Eric Mulkey and Hobbs Brannan anchored a 34-31 win over Culver City. QB Ryan Rakowski connected with wideout Luke Guyton for three TDs; at Peninsula; No. 18

19. Warren (7-2)

Bears raced to a 40-6 win over La Mirada; vs. Compton Dominguez; No. 19

20. Valencia (8-1)

Vikings was led by Jackson Askins' 275 yards passing and four touchdowns. He also ran for more than 100 yards in the Vikings' 37-7 win over Hart; at Canyon; No. 20

21. Murrieta Valley (6-3)

The Nighthawks drops their second straight, falling to Corona Centennial big; at Vista Murrieta, Thursday; No. 16

22. Villa Park (8-1)

Villa Park edged Yorba Linda 34-33 in an overtime thriller; at Brea Olinda; No. 24

23. Chaparral (6-3)

Chaparral won its second straight with a 17-13 win at Norco thanks to stout defensive performance; vs. Eastvale Roosevelt; No. 25

24. St. Bonaventure (7-2)

The Seraphs beat Calabasas 42-21 to set up a winner-takes-all Marmonte League title game in Westlake Village; at Oaks Christian; No. 22

25. St. Francis (8-1)

The Golden Knights' only loss is to Long Beach Millikan earlier this season. Junior QB John Sanders continues to impress with his arm and legs. St. Francis beat Crespi 42-27; at St. Paul; unranked

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