California High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams - Oct. 6

The high school football season continued in California last week, as many of the top programs in the Golden State were in action. Plenty of interesting results followed.

Another jam-packed slate is on deck as teams continue their quests for a state title. Below are the top 25 California high school football teams, according to the Massey Ratings, as of Oct. 6.

1. St. John Bosco Braves

The best team in California high school football remained perfect after a dominating 70-21 victory against JSerra Catholic. Koa Malau’ulu threw for 309 yards and five touchdowns, while Carson Clark had six catches for 162 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Maliq Allen added 84 rushing yards and a touchdown. On defense, Matthew Muasau led with six tackles, including two sacks. St. John Bosco can improve to 7-0 with a victory against Orange Lutheran on October 10.

2. Mater Dei Monarchs

After losing to Centennial, the Monarchs have won two in a row after defeating Orange Lutheran. Ryan Hopkins threw for 202 yards and a touchdown, while Kayden Dixon-Wyatt finished with 92 yards and a TD catch. Asir Nembhard and Malachi Roby each had a rushing touchdown. Meanwhile, Dailon Clanton had two sacks and ten total tackles. Mater Dei will host Santa Margarita Catholic on October 10.

3. Sierra Canyon Trailblazers

For the fourth game this season, the Trailblazers have shut down their opponents. In their 30-0 victory against Junipero Serra Gardena, De’Markus Barnes scored on a rushing touchdown. On defense, Havon Finney and Myles Baker each had an interception returned for a TD. Carter Sobel converted three extra points and three field goals. Sierra Canyon can get its seventh consecutive victory by beating Chaminade on October 10.

4. Centennial Huskies

The Huskies have won four in a row after overwhelming Roosevelt 62-20. Centennial’s run game dissected the Mustangs’ defense, thanks to Zander Lewis (157 rushing yards, three touchdowns) and Malaki Davis (139 yards, three TDs). Davis also had a touchdown catch, while Hayden Zentner and Matt Salmeron each had a sack. The Huskies’ 2025 California high school football season continues against Vista Murrieta on October 10.

5. Mission Viejo Diablos

The Diablos had their best performance this season, defeating Long Beach Poly 56-7. Luke Fahey finished with 333 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Jack Junker had 162 receiving yards and two TDs. Davonte Curtis had 61 rushing yards and two TDs. Meanwhile, the Mission Viejo defense registered seven sacks, led by lineman JD Hill’s 2.5. The Diablos return to action versus San Clemente on October 17.

6. De La Salle High School Spartans

The Spartans remain undefeated through six games after beating Cathedral Catholic 35-14. De La Salle scored 13 unanswered points in the first quarter and did not look back. The Spartans can improve to 7-0 by defeating Amador Valley on October 17.

7. Santa Margarita Catholic Eagles

While the Eagles scored only 17 points against Servite, it was enough to earn their fourth victory in six games. Trace Johnson and Jayden Crowder connected on a touchdown pass, while Jaion Smith had 89 rushing yards and a TD. Santa Margarita Catholic’s season continues with an October 10 road game against California high school football powerhouse Mater Dei.

8. Orange Lutheran Lancers

The Lancers remained in the top ten despite a 25-10 loss to Mater Dei. However, Orange Lutheran’s performance would have been worse if not for their fourth-quarter touchdown. Now at 3-3, the Lancers will try to bounce back during their October 10 home game against St. John Bosco.

9. Folsom Bulldogs

The Bulldogs are on a three-game winning streak after a 28-9 victory against Oakridge. Likewise, it’s the second game in which they’ve limited their opponent to single-digit scoring. Folsom’s next game will be on the road versus Del Oro on October 10.

10. Servite Friars

In their loss to Santa Margarita Catholic, quarterback Kale Murphy scored the Friars’ lone touchdown. However, Saxon Churchwell deserves commendation by finishing with 11 tackles and a pass deflection. As Servite continues the 2025 California high school football season, they will try to bounce back against JSerra Catholic on October 10.

California High School Football Rankings: Nos. 11 – 25

11. Los Alamitos
12. Cathedral Catholic
13. Lincoln
14. Mission Hills
15. Murrieta Valley

16. Carlsbad
17. JSerra Catholic
18. Oakridge
19. La Costa Canyon
20. Manteca

21. Junipero Serra (San Mateo)
22. Archbishop Riordan
23. Corona Del Mar
24. Pittsburg
25. Junipero Serra (Gardena)

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