Week 5: LA Times Top 25 High School Football Rankings Unveiled

Welcome back, sports enthusiasts, to another thrilling edition of the LA Times Top 25 High School Football Rankings! As Friday night lights dazzle across Southern California, we’re here to break down the hard-hitting action, incredible plays, and rising stars that are shaping the high school football landscape. From perennial powerhouses to underdog stories, this week’s rankings are teeming with tales of grit, skill, and sheer athletic prowess.

Strap in as we take you through an in-depth look at who’s surging, who’s slipping, and who’s making their first-ever appearance on the coveted list. The gridiron is heating up; let’s dive in!

LA Times Top 25 High School Football Rankings

Get ready, folks! We’re heading into Week 5, and the excitement is off the charts. Here’s a quick snapshot of the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland, courtesy of the L.A. Times.

Top 10 Showdowns & Highlights

1. Mater Dei (4-0): Still the king of the hill. Next game is a long trip to Baltimore St. Frances this Friday. Last Week: 1
2. Sierra Canyon (4-0): Crushed Orange Lutheran 40-6. Up next: Scottsdale’s Saguaro on Friday. Last Week: 3
3. St. John Bosco (4-1): Suffered a loss to Hawaii’s Kahuku, 30-23. They’ll look to rebound against Santa Margarita at Saddleback College on Sept. 29. Last Week: 2
4. Corona Centennial (2-2): Took a break this week. Next up: Peoria’s Liberty on Friday. Last Week: 4
5. Orange Lutheran (3-2): Stumbled against Sierra Canyon with a 40-6 loss. They face JSerra on Sept. 29. Last Week: 5

Rising and Falling Stars

6. Long Beach Poly (4-1): Steamrolled over Lakewood, 48-19. Next game against Millikan at Veterans Stadium on Sept. 29. Last Week: 6
7. San Clemente (5-0): Defeated Edison, 31-7. Next game is against Murrieta Valley this Friday. Last Week: 7
8. Mission Viejo (4-1): Pulled off a thrilling 34-28 win over Los Alamitos in triple OT! Next: They’re off to Washington D.C. to face St. John’s on Saturday. Last Week: 9
9. JSerra (3-2): Took a hit with a 23-7 loss to Clovis North. They’ll try to bounce back against Orange Lutheran on Sept. 29. Last Week: 8
10. Gardena Serra (3-2): Defeated Oaks Christian 26-13. Next, they face Chaminade on Sept. 29. Last Week: 11

Underdogs and Steady Performers

11. Los Alamitos (3-2): Lost a nail-biter to Mission Viejo in triple OT, 34-28. They’re up against Fountain Valley on Sept. 28. Last Week: 10
12. Rancho Cucamonga (5-0): Took down Bishop Amat 31-20. Facing off against Vista Murrieta this Friday. Last Week: 12
13. Santa Margarita (3-1): Cruised past Leuzinger 42-7. Their next challenge? St. John Bosco at Saddleback College on Sept. 29. Last Week: 13
14. Palos Verdes (5-0): Dominated Wilmington Banning 49-18. They’ll meet Santa Monica on Sept. 29. Last Week: 14
15. Servite (3-1): Took a breather this week. They’ll be at St. Paul this Friday. Last Week: 16

New and Noteworthy

16. Oaks Christian (2-2): Fell to Gardena Serra 26-13. They’re up against Loyola this Friday. Last Week: 15
17. Murrieta Valley (3-1): Took down King 48-24. They have a tough game against San Clemente on Friday. Last Week: 18
18. Oxnard Pacifica (5-0): Crushed San Marcos 49-14. Dos Pueblos is next on the schedule this Friday. Last Week: 19
19. Villa Park (4-0): Routed Chula Vista Eastlake 45-0. They’ll face Mira Costa this Friday. Last Week: 20
20. Damien (5-0): Shut out Charter Oak 35-0. Their next game is against La Serna this Friday. Last Week: 24

Fresh Faces

21. San Juan Hills (5-0): Defeated Mira Costa 28-20. Next up is El Modena on Thursday. Last Week: 22
22. Warren (3-2): Outscored Culver City 42-36. They’ll play Mayfair on Sept. 29. Last Week: 23
23. Etiwanda (5-0): Made their mark with a 34-14 win over Glendora. They’ll face Cajon this Friday. New Entry
24. Upland (4-1): Secured a close win against Apple Valley 27-20. Next, they’ll go head-to-head with Charter Oak this Friday. New Entry
25. Vista Murrieta (4-0): Took down Temecula Valley 30-13. They have a challenging game against Rancho Cucamonga this Friday. New Entry

So, there you have it—your quick guide to the high-flying, hard-hitting world of Southland high school football heading into Week 5! Get your popcorn ready; this week is going to be a scorcher!