Greg Biggins of 247 Sports unveils his latest rankings for the 2018 CIF-SS football season.
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Rank (Previous) School, Record
1. (1) Mater Dei, 4-1 (vs. Servite, 7p, Prep Zone)
The Monarchs knocked off national power Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy, 28-24, in a game that will be talked about for years. Bryce Young went 6-6 and scored from 6-yards out to lead a perfectly executed two minute drill for the Monarchs.
2. (2) St. John Bosco, 5-0 (vs. JSerra, Friday, 7:30p, Prime Ticket)
The Braves had a bye and will take on JSerra this weekend in a battle of Top five teams.
3. (3) Centennial, Corona, 4-0
The Huskies had a bye and will open up league play this weekend against Santiago.
4. (4) JSerra, 5-0 (at St. John Bosco, Friday, 7:30p, Prime Ticket)
The Lions had a bye and will open up league play this weekend against St. John Bosco in what has to be considered the game of the week in California.
5. (5) Mission Viejo, 5-0
The Diablos won a thriller over Orange Lutheran 37-35 when a last second FG attempt by the Lancers missed wide left. Joey Yellen had another big game and two-way standout Akili Arnold was the star of the stars on the night with several big plays in the win.
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6. (7) Oaks Christian, 6-0
The Lions dismantled an overmatched Bakersfield Christian team, 83-0, and led 63-0 at the half. As usual, star running back Zach Charbonnet, Josh Calvert and Tripp Mitchell led the offense and the defense was lights out as well.
7. (6) Orange Lutheran, 3-2
The Lancers lost a heartbreaker to Mission Viejo, 37-35, when a last-second, 30-yard field goal went wide left. OLu will open up league play Friday against Santa Margarita.
8. (10) Upland, 4-1
The Scots got back on the winning track with a 49-0 shutout win over El Diamante. Isaiah Banks took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown, Cameron Davis and Tyevin Ford rushed for 1st half touchdowns and the defense dominated throughout.
9.(12) Calabasas, 4-1 (at Westlake, 7p, Prep Zone)
In a tough defensive battle, the Coyotes knocked off a solid Valencia squad 21-20 in overtime. The defense and physicality have really improved for Calabasas this season and Jaden Casey, Mycah Pittman and Julien Stokes made enough plays to get the win.
10. (11) Norco, 4-1
The Cougars had a bye and will take on Riverside King next weekend.
The next 10:
11. (13) Bishop Amat, 4-1
12. (14) Corona Del Mar, 4-1
13. (9) Cajon, 4-1
14. (8) Westlake, 5-1 (vs. Calabasas, 7p, Prep Zone)
15. (15) Serra, 3-2
16. (17) Villa Park, 4-1
17. (18) Chaminade, 2-3
18. (19) Servite, 3-1 (vs. Mater Dei, 7p, Prep Zone)
19. (16) Lawndale, 3-2
20. (20) Long Beach Poly, 3-2
*Mater Dei's opening win over Bishop Amat was forfeited due to playing with an in-eligible player. Until someone beats them on the field, they'll stay at No. 1 in our rankings.
