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

The second week of the San Diego Section football season took place without much movement among top 10 teams. Granite Hills, the top-ranked team, put 56 points up in their win over Mater Dei Catholic.

Lincoln traveled to Long Beach Poly and beat the Jackrabbits 42-14, bouncing back from their opening week loss. The Hornets will be back on the road this week, traveling to Las Vegas for a game against Coronado.

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Here are the latest rankings as of September 3, 2024 (rankings released every Monday)

TOP 10 CIF-SDS RANKINGS

1. Granite Hills (2-0)

Last week: 1

Granite Hills hit the road for the second straight week and posted 579 total yards in a 56-28 win over Mater Dei Catholic. They'll take on Perry (Arizona) on Saturday in the Honor Bowl at Cathedral Catholic.

2. Lincoln (1-1)

Last week: 2

Lincoln put together a complete game in Friday's win at Long Beach Poly, finishing with 532 total yards. Senior running back Aden Jackson found the end zone four times.

3. Cathedral Catholic (2-0)

Last week: 3

Cathedral Catholic quarterback Brady Palmer made his debut after getting elligible earlier in the week. He led the Dons to a 34-13 win over Chaminade from the Southern Section.

4. San Marcos (2-0)

Last week: 4

San Marcos junior quarterback Kreet Makihele passed for a career high 469 yards and six touchdowns in Friday's win at Tesoro. They'll play two straight at home beginning with Mater Dei Catholic on Friday.

5. Mission Hills (1-1)

Last week: 5

Mission Hills bounced back with a 42-0 win against Westview, holding the Wolverines to 77 total yards.

6. Mount Miguel (2-0)

Last week: 6

Mount Miguel rushed for 246 yards, crusing to a 54-12 win over Rancho Buena Vista. They'll take on La Jolla Country Day and Bishop's the next two weeks.

7. La Costa Canyon (2-0)

Last week: 8

La Costa Canyon took down Del Norte 49-8 on Thursday. Junior quarterback Quinn Roth tossed four touchdown passes. The Mavericks will host San Clemente on Friday night.

8. Carlsbad (1-1)

Last week: 7

Carlsbad bounced back with a 33-7 victory over Palos Verdes on Friday. Senior Jake Morrison scored a touchdown on the ground and returned an interception for a touchdown.

9. El Camino (1-1)

Last week: 9

El Camino fell behind Mountain View (Arizona) on Friday and couldn't mount a comeback, losing 42-20. They'll host Rancho Buena Vista on Friday.

10. La Jolla (2-0)

Last week: 10

La Jolla edged out Torrey Pines on Friday night behind a balanced offensive attack. Their strong schedule continues with Madison and Rancho Bernardo over the next two weeks.

Five others to watch: Rancho Bernardo, Central, Mater Dei Catholic, Poway, Helix

-- Bodie De Silva | bodie@scorebooklive.com | @sbliveca

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