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California High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams - Sept. 29

Lawrence Andrew Fernandezby: Lawrence Fernandez15 hours agolawandfern
St. John Bosco (Ca.) Football
St. John Bosco was one of three Trinity League teams that won in Florida in Week 1. (Credit: Billy D. Photography)

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 Sept. 29.

1. St. John Bosco Braves

The Braves became the best team in California high school football after a 49-20 victory over Hawaii’s St. Louis. Koa Malau’ulu threw for 175 passing yards and four touchdowns, while Darren Tubbs had 97 receiving yards and a touchdown. Maliq Allen added a rushing touchdown, while Matthew Muasau had six tackles (including one sack) to lead the defense. St. John Bosco can improve to 6-0 with a road victory against JSerra Catholic on October 3.

2. Mater Dei Monarchs

Not playing last weekend might be the factor that dropped the Monarchs one spot in the rankings. After their latest win against Bishop Gorman, Mater Dei will return to action in a road game against Orange Lutheran on October 3.

3. Sierra Canyon Trailblazers

For five straight games, the Trailblazers have limited their opponent to single-digit scoring. In their 41-9 victory against Orange Lutheran, Laird Finkel threw for 273 yards and two touchdowns, while Jaxsen Stokes rushed for 48 yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, Mikhal Johnson and the Sierra Canyon defense registered 12 tackles for losses, including seven sacks. Havon Finney Jr. also added a punt return touchdown. The Trailblazers will try to get their sixth win this season against Junipero Serra Gardena on October 3.

4. Centennial Huskies

The Huskies have won three straight games after defeating Rancho Cucamonga. Braylin Drake ran for 91 yards and a touchdown, while Malaki Davis added 91 rushing yards and a TD. A victory against Roosevelt on October 2 will improve Centennial’s 2025 California high school football record to 4-1.

5. Mission Viejo Diablos

After losing to McCallie School, the Diablos bounced back with a 36-21 victory against Chaparral. Luke Fahey tallied 223 passing yards, 34 rushing yards, and five touchdowns (three passing). Davonte Carter added 97 rushing yards, while Jack Junker had 67 receiving yards and two TDs. Meanwhile, Mission Viejo’s defense dominated, generating 19.5 tackles for loss (including 9.5 sacks). Of that number JD Hill and Kane Nolte combined for five sacks and 25 total tackles for losses. The Diablos can start another winning streak if they can defeat Long Beach Poly on October 3.

6. Santa Margarita Catholic Eagles

The Eagles’s three-game winning streak ended after a 14-0 loss to Bishop Gorman. Despite the loss, Arizona commit Dash Fifita deserves credit after finishing with two sacks and seven total tackles. Santa Margarita Catholic can bounce back by winning against Servite on October 3.

7. Orange Lutheran Lancers

The Lancers struggled against Sierra Canyon, scoring only nine points. Matthew Zapien provided Orange Lutheran’s lone touchdown via a fumble return touchdown, while Aiden Migirdichian’s field goal completed the Lancers’ scoring. Orange Lutheran’s 2025 California high school football season continues with an October 3 home game against Mater Dei.

8. De La Salle High School Spartans

The Spartans remain undefeated after a 36-7 victory against St. Mary’s. De La Salle’s rushing attack dominated, finishing with 292 yards and four touchdowns. Duece Jones-Drew led the way with 66 yards and two touchdowns, while Jaden Jefferson contributed 63 yards and a TD. Meanwhile, Dylan Scott added 69 receiving yards and a score. De La Salle will face Cathedral Catholic on October 3.

9. Folsom Bulldogs

The Bulldogs have started another winning streak after defeating Rocklin 34-21. Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons registered 192 passing yards, 19 rushing yards, and three touchdowns (two passing). Rob Larson added 119 receiving yards and a TD, while the Folsom defense finished with three sacks and two interceptions. The Bulldogs can make it three in a row by defeating Oak Ridge on October 3.

10. Servite Friars

The Friars improved to 4-1 after a one-sided 49-8 victory against St. Paul. Kale Murphy threw for 209 yards and three touchdowns, while Jorden Wells added 95 rushing yards and two TDs. Benjamin Harris also had a big game, tallying 127 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The Servite defense generated two interceptions and nine tackles for losses. The Friars’ 2025 California high school football season continues with an October 3 home game against Santa Margarita Catholic.

California High School Football Rankings: Nos. 11 – 25

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

16. Carlsbad
17. La Costa Canyon
18. San Juan Hills
19. JSerra Catholic
20. Oakridge

21. Vista Murrieta
22. Damien
23. Manteca
24. Junipero Serra (Gardena)
25. Clovis North

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