UPDATE: The latest Bay Area News Group Top 25 high school football rankings have just been released, highlighting significant shifts as teams gear up for crucial matchups. California has surged to 7th place after a commanding victory against San Ramon Valley with a score of 33-14. Meanwhile, McClymonds has jumped to 8th following a dominant 43-0 win over Fremont-Oakland, and Menlo School has rocketed to 9th after a decisive 49-6 triumph over Palo Alto.
The top six teams remain unchanged, led by the undefeated powerhouse De La Salle, who defeated Amador Valley 56-13 last week. Here’s a quick look at the top teams and their upcoming games:
– **No. 1 De La Salle (7-0)**: Next game on Friday at 7:15 p.m. against San Ramon Valley
– **No. 2 Archbishop Riordan (7-0)**: Next game on Friday at 7 p.m. vs. Bellarmine
– **No. 3 Pittsburg (6-1)**: Next game on Friday at 7 p.m. vs. Deer Valley
– **No. 4 Acalanes (8-0)**: Next game on October 31 at 7 p.m. against Clayton Valley Charter
– **No. 5 Serra (4-3)**: Next game on Friday at 7 p.m. vs. Archbishop Mitty
– **No. 6 Los Gatos (4-3)**: Next game on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Menlo School
Significantly, El Cerrito has jumped four spots to 15th after a convincing 40-14 win against Salesian. Clayton Valley also enters the Top 20 after routing Miramonte 56-14.
However, the rankings aren’t without their losses; Lincoln-San Jose fell out after a defeat to Live Oak, while The King’s Academy has made a notable entry into the rankings at 23rd after beating San Mateo 28-14.
As the season progresses, teams are pushing hard for playoff positions, making every game critical. Fans and players alike will be watching closely as these rankings shake out in the coming weeks. The next round of games promises to be action-packed and could lead to further surprises in the rankings.
Stay tuned for further updates as the Bay Area high school football scene continues to evolve.
