Introduction to Southland’s Top High School Football Teams
A look at how the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland fared on Thursday:
Rankings and Results
Rk. School (record) result; Next game
- Mater Dei (3-0) def. Kahuku (Hawaii), 21-18; at Corona Centennial, Sept. 12
- St. John Bosco (3-0) def. Baltimore St. Frances Academy, 21-14; vs. San Mateo Serra, Sept. 12
- Orange Lutheran (2-1) def. Chandler (Ariz.) Basha, 30-24; vs. Gardena Serra, Sept. 12
- Sierra Canyon (2-0) vs. Honolulu Punahou, Saturday; at Downey, Sept. 12
- Corona Centennial (1-1) vs. South Jordan (Utah) Bingham, Saturday; vs. Mater Dei, Sept. 12
- Mission Viejo (3-0) def. Folsom, 53-14; at San Diego Lincoln, Sept. 12
- Santa Margarita (2-1) def Highland, 45-13; at Oaks Christian, Sept. 12
- Gardena Serra (2-1) lost to Los Alamitos, 41-21; at Orange Lutheran, Sept. 12
- Cathedral (1-2) lost to River Ridge (La.) Curtis Christian, 54-26; at Simi Valley, Sept. 12
- Vista Murrieta (2-0) idle; vs. Bishop Amat, Sept. 12
- Yorba Linda (3-0) def. San Jacinto, 31-21; at Esperanza, Sept. 12
- Edison (2-1) def. Lakewood, 31-0; at Palos Verdes, Sept. 12
- San Juan Hills (2-0) def. Chino Hills, 42-21; at Rockwall (Texas) Rockwall-Heath, Sept. 12
- Chaminade (1-2) lost to Servite, 46-3; vs. Beaumont, Sept. 12
- Los Alamitos (4-0) def. Gardena Serra, 41-21; vs. St. Paul, Sept. 12
- JSerra (0-2) at Honolulu Kamehameha, Friday; at Oak Hills, Sept. 12
- Servite (2-1) def. Chaminade, 46-3; at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, Sept. 12
- Corona Del Mar (2-0) vs. Lakewood (Colo.) Green Mountain, Saturday; vs. Charter Oak, Sept. 12
- Damien (3-0) def. St. Paul, 38-24; vs. Tustin, Sept. 12
- Downey (3-0) def. Long Beach Millikan, 55-7; vs. Sierra Canyon, Sept. 12
- Oxnard Pacifica (3-0) def. Newbury Park, 56-35; vs. Rio Mesa, Sept. 12
- Leuzinger (3-0) def. Bishop Montgomery, forfeit; at JSerra, Sept. 19
- Long Beach Millikan (2-2) lost to Downey, 55-7; vs. Long Beach Cabrillo, Sept. 19
- Oaks Christian (1-2) def. Bakersfield Liberty, 35-28; vs. Santa Margarita, Sept. 12
- Palos Verdes (2-1) def. Carson, 30-6; vs. Huntington Beach Edison, Sept. 12
Notable Performances and Upcoming Games
Several teams had notable performances, with Mater Dei and St. John Bosco securing close wins. Orange Lutheran and Sierra Canyon also had significant victories, while Los Alamitos and Downey demonstrated their strength with substantial wins.
Conclusion
The Southland’s top 25 high school football teams have shown their skills and determination in their recent games. As the season progresses, it will be exciting to see how these teams fare against each other and against teams from other regions.
FAQs
Q: Which team is currently ranked number one?
A: Mater Dei is currently ranked number one with a 3-0 record.
Q: How did Los Alamitos perform?
A: Los Alamitos had a significant win, defeating Gardena Serra 41-21.
Q: What is the next game for Sierra Canyon?
A: Sierra Canyon’s next game is against Downey on Sept. 12.
Q: Which teams are still undefeated?
A: Several teams, including Mater Dei, St. John Bosco, Vista Murrieta, Yorba Linda, San Juan Hills, Damien, Downey, Oxnard Pacifica, and Leuzinger, are still undefeated.