California High School Football Top 25 Rankings - Sept. 8

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. 8.

1. Mater Dei Monarchs (3-0)

The Monarchs remain California high school football’s top team after a  21-18 victory over Hawaii’s Kahuku Red Raiders. Wisconsin commit Ryan Hopkins had 11 completions for 122 yards and a touchdown, while running back Justin Lewis had ten carries for 95 yards. This victory extends Mater Dei’s active win streak to 21 games before visiting Centennial for their September 12 game.

2. St. John Bosco Braves (3-0)

The Braves improved to 3-0 after a 21-14 win over Maryland’s St. Frances Academy. They have surrendered only 21 points in three games and will proceed with their game on September 12 against Junipero Serra.

3. Mission Viejo Diablos (3-0)

The Diablos scored more than 50 points for the second consecutive game. This time, they defeated Folsom, thanks largely to quarterback Luke Fahey’s 323 passing yards and five touchdowns. Two of those scoring throws went to KJ Woodbury Jr., who finished with 94 receiving yards. Mission Viejo will target its fourth straight win against Lincoln on September 12.

4. Sierra Canyon Trailblazers (3-0)

The Trailblazers haven’t given up a point three games into the 2025 California high school football season. They defeated Punahou, 45-0, with Laird Finkel leading the way with 335 passing yards and four touchdowns. Sierra Canyon can improve to 4-0 by defeating Downey on September 12.

5. Centennial Huskies (2-1)

After losing to Santa Margarita Catholic in overtime, the Huskies bounced back with a 42-6 win against Bingham. Dominick Catalano had 183 yards and two touchdowns, while Jaden Bynum had 72 receiving yards and a touchdown. Centennial’s next game is against Mater Dei on September 12.

6. Santa Margarita Catholic Eagles (2-1)

The Eagles earned their second consecutive victory via a dominant 45-13 win over Highland. Trace Johnson had 120 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Jaion Smith had two rushing touchdowns. Meanwhile, Santa Margarita Catholic’s defense generated 11 tackles for losses and an interception. The Eagles will visit Oaks Christian on September 12.

7. Orange Lutheran Lancers (2-1)

The Lancers remain in the top ten despite a 30-24 loss to Arizona’s Basha Bears. While Orange Lutheran scored 15 fourth-quarter points, it wasn’t enough to stop the loss. The Lancers’ 2025 California high school football season continues against Junipero Serra (Gardena) on September 12.

8. De La Salle High School Spartans (2-0)

The Spartans earned their second consecutive victory by blanking Junipero Serra (San Mateo), 26-0. De La Salle has won 14 of their last 15 games, a record it can improve with a win against Saint Francis on September 12.

9. Servite Friars (2-1)

The Friars have won two in a row via a dominating 46-3 triumph against Chaminade. Quarterback Kale Murphy finished with 143 yards and three touchdowns, with Benjamin Harris catching two. Likewise, Gavin Gutierrez collected 84 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Servite advances to their September 12 game against Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks).

10. Los Alamitos Griffins (4-0)

The Griffins remain undefeated after a 42-21 win over Junipero Serra (Gardena). This game follows their victories against Narbonne and Kapolei. Los Alamitos can maintain its perfect record early in the 2025 California high school football season with a victory over St. Paul on September 12.

California High School Football Rankings: Nos. 11 – 25

11. Folsom
12. Lincoln
13. Cathedral Catholic
14. San Juan Hills
15. Carlsbad

16. Mission Hills
17. JSerra Catholic
18. Yorba Linda
19. Murrieta Valley
20. Pittsburg

21. Rocklin
22. St. Mary’s
23. Clovis East
24. San Clemente
25. Damien

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