FOX Sports West 2017 High School Football Rankings: Week 8 (VIDEO)
In the battle of No. 1 versus No. 2, the Mater Dei Monarchs came out on top and held tight to our top spot. But how far did St. John Bosco fall after losing to the No. 1 team in the nation? Who's the new No. 2 in our rankings?
Check out our full Top 20 below.
Top 10:
Previous Rank in Parenthesis:
1. (1) Mater Dei, 7-0 (vs. No. 5 JSerra, Friday, 7p, Prep Zone)
The Monarchs had an impressive win over St. John Bosco 31-21.
Quarterback JT Daniels and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown showed why they’re two of the nation’s most gifted players at their positions.
2. (3) Centennial, Corona, 5-1
The Huskies rolled over city rival Santiago 61-14. In the Huskies five wins, they scored over 60 points four times and a measly 52 in the other.
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3. (2) St. John Bosco, 5-2
The Braves lost a tough one to Mater Dei but found a quarterback in DJ Uiagalelei. The super sophomore showed he’s as good as the hype and it will be a lot of fun to watch him develop the rest of the season.
4. (4) Mission Viejo, 8-0
The Diablos continue to roll, taking out San Juan Hills 35-7. Junior running back Akili Arnold had 131 yards on just 11 carries and a touchdown.
5. (5) JSerra, 7-0 (at No. 1 Mater Dei, Friday, 7p, Prep Zone)
The Lions had their second straight impressive Trinity League win, taking down Orange Lutheran 52-21 in a dominant offensive display.
Matt Robinson threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns.
6. (6) Upland, 7-0
The Highlanders blew out Damien 49-8 to remain undefeated. Cameron Davis rushed for 126 yards on just seven carries and three touchdowns.
7. (7) Chaminade, 6-1
The Eagles put up 37 points against a tough Loyola defense to win 37-14. Ryan Stevens threw for four touchdowns including three in the 1st half.
8. (9) Rancho Cucamonga, 6-1
The Cougars pitched a shutout in their 48-0 win over Los Osos. Nick Acosta was an efficient 8-13 for 225 yards and three touchdowns.
9. (10) Long Beach Poly, 6-1
The Jackrabbit blew out Compton 57-10. Mike Mauai rushed for 145 yards on just seven carries and scored two touchdowns.
10. (13) Santa Margarita, 5-2
The Eagles pulled away from Servite 51-28 led by dual-threat quarterback Josiah Norwood, who threw for 279 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 119 yards and one more score.
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The Next 10:
11. (8) Orange Lutheran, 5-2
12. (14) San Clemente, 7-0
13. (15) Valencia, Valencia, 6-1
14. (11) Servite, 5-2
15. (16) Heritage, 6-1
16. (NR) Sierra Canyon, 6-1
17. (12) Calabasas, 6-1
18. (17) Paraclete, 7-1
19. (18) Charter Oak, 7-0
20. (19) Serra, Gardena, 4-3 (vs Bishop Amat, Friday, 7:30p, FOX Sports West)
