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Sierra Canyon running back Jaxsen Stokes scored three touchdowns in the Trailblazers' big win over Orange Lutheran.

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Dynamic duo of Mater Dei, St. John Bosco predictably at the top of the heap, but watch out for Mission Viejo, Folsom and Lincoln of San Diego

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Mater Dei's Kayden Dixon Wyatt hauls in a reception against St. Thomas Aquinas at the 2025 Broward County National Football Showcase. Mater Dei travels to Bishop Gorman in national showdown on Friday.

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Top-ranked St. John Bosco tangles at home with Hawaii power St. Louis; Stinging Mater Dei travels to Las Vegas power Bishop Gorman

Corona Centennial coach Matt Logan and his team moved up to No. 3 in the state rankings this week.

Dynamic duo of Mater Dei, St. John Bosco predictably at the top of the heap, but watch out for Mission Viejo, Folsom and Lincoln of San Diego

Corona Centennial coach Matt Logan called on Dominick Catalano to start the 2024 opener against Mater Dei. The two teams tangled Friday night with shocking results

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Dynamic duo of Mater Dei, St. John Bosco predictably at the top of the heap, but watch out for Mission Viejo, Folsom and Lincoln of San Diego

Corona Centennial's offensive line will need to play its 'A' game to keep Mater Dei in check during Friday's home game against the Monarchs.

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Baltimore power St. Frances Academy at St. John Bosco, Folsom at Mission Viejo highlight a big weekend of gridiron action in The Golden State

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Dynamic duo of Mater Dei, St. John Bosco predictably at the top of the heap, but watch out for Mission Viejo, Folsom and Lincoln of San Diego

St. John Bosco sophomore quarterback Koa Malau'ulu fired three TD passes on Friday to bail out the Braves over St. Frances Academy.

No. 1 Mater Dei, No. 2 St. John Bosco survive close calls; No. 3 Mission Viejo routs fifth-ranked Folsom in SoCal vs. NorCal matchup

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Baltimore power St. Frances Academy at St. John Bosco, Folsom at Mission Viejo highlight a big weekend of gridiron action in The Golden State

Ryder Lyons accounted for more than 450 yards to go with 7 touchdowns in a 56-42 win at Serra on Aug. 30, 2025. Here he's shown in a 2024 opener against Long Beach Poly.

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Thanks to more than 450 total yards and 7 touchdowns from 5-star QB Ryder Lyons, Folsom breaks a three-game losing streak to Padres

Ryder Lyons scrambles away from a Grant defender during a 51-13 victory to Open the 2025 season. Lyons signed a NIL deal with Under Armour it was announced Thursday morning

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Folsom QB and BYU commit announces Thursday morning h'e signed with American sportswear company based out of Baltimore

De La Salle's Jaden Jefferson (15), shown here in Friday's 10-6 home win over Lakeland (Fla.) leads the Spartans into Saturday's Bay Area showdown against San Mateo Serra.

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Dynamic duo of Mater Dei, St. John Bosco predictably at the top of the heap, but watch out for Mission Viejo, Folsom and Lincoln of San Diego

Folsom senior quarterback Ryder Lyons has now accounted for 12 touchdowns in two games, both victories in which the Bulldogs have scored at least 50 points.

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In a 3-hour plus game that featured 98 points, 7 lead changes, Folsom scores final two touchdowns late to break three-game skid to Serra

Clovis East with big stock on Grant Union ball carrier on 9-13-2024

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Get Sac-Joaquin Section schedules and scores as the 2025 California high school football season continues on in Week 1

Mater Dei quarterback Ryan Hopkins leans into a passing lane during his team's win over St. Thomas Aquinas at the 2025 Broward County National Football Showcase. Mater Dei prevailed 26-23 to hold on to the No. 1 spot in the California High School state rankings after Week 0 games.

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Dynamic duo of Mater Dei, St. John Bosco predictably at the top of the heap, but watch out for Mission Viejo, Folsom and Lincoln of San Diego

St. John Bosco sophomore quarterback Koa Malau'ulu hopes to pick up where he left off following a terrific freshman season. The Braves travel to Florida to play Manatee in a Friday, Aug. 21 opener

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Nine of the state's Top 10 teams, including top ranked Mater Dei and No. 2 St. John Bosco open the season Friday, Saturday; Five games pit two California Top 25 teams

St. John Bosco (left) and Mater Dei is always a coin flip on guessing who will finish on top. The two Trinity League rivals are once again the top two California squads heading in 2025 season.

Dynamic duo of Mater Dei, St. John Bosco predictably at the top of the heap, but watch out for Mission Viejo, Folsom and Lincoln of San Diego

Chaparral incoming junior quarterback Dane Weber was picked by fans to have the biggest 2025 season among the Top 25 in the state High School on SI picked two weeks ago. The humble dual threat quarterback accounted for nearly 3,500 yards and 35 touchdowns as a sophomore.

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Incoming Chaparral junior should improve on nearly 3,500 total yards in 2024 and 38 touchdowns

Newbury Park prolific quarterback Brady Smigiel, in the pocket during his team's 48-20 win over Calabasas on Oct. 10, 2024. Smigiel, an incoming senior headed to Michigan, completed 11 of 19 for 239 yards and four touchdowns, and he caught a 36-yard TD. Smigiel is one of 25 top-tier quarterbacks to watch in California in 2025.

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Which of these 25 star-studded signal-callers will have the biggest season?

Oaks Christian (Westlake Village, Calif.) infielder/outfielder Quentin Young was picked in the second round (54th overall) by the Twins

In historic feat, Corona High School lands three in the first round; Eight California prep players go in first three rounds

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Southern and Sac-Joaquin section teams battle it out for the top spot, with the long ball and a final regional push making the difference

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Federal funds, other sanctions on line not only in California, but other states; DOE says AB Hernandez' participation in 2025 CIF State Track championships violated Title IX protections

Ryder Lyons throws a pass during Friday's 2024 opener against Long Beach Poly; The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Folsom High School quarterback will announce his college plans on Tuesday, June 24.

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California's top football recruit and quarterback, apparently will pick BYU, Oregon or USC on Tuesday, but don't be surprised if he calls an audible

Emmi Almeida goes up for a layup in Caruthers' 54-48 state-championship win over Granada Hills Charter in 2024. Almeida had 21 points, nine rebounds and six assists in the game.

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Three-day event for college coaches and publish features some of the best players, teams in the Golden State and Oregon

Four second seeds escape with regional championships on a day of upsets

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Eight of the 10 regional finals decided by a single tally in a nervous final day of the 2024-25 athletic season in California