The first full set of Southland high school football rankings was released this week, reflecting the outcomes of Week 0 matchups that set the tone for the season.
Corona Centennial Takes the Early Lead
Corona Centennial opened the season with a 41‑21 victory over Servite and now stands at 1‑0, preparing to face Santa Margarita in its next test.
St. John Bosco, previously ranked second, slipped to a 38‑28 loss against Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, leaving the team at 0‑1 as it looks to rebound.
Sierra Canyon climbed to third place after a 42‑21 win over JSerra, improving to 1‑0 and keeping its early momentum alive.
Santa Margarita, ranked fourth, posted a 27‑0 shutout of Orlando Jones and will next meet Corona Centennial in a highly anticipated clash.
Orange Lutheran fell to Miami Central 23‑22, dropping to 0‑1 and adding pressure to its upcoming schedule.
Mission Viejo surged to sixth with a 55‑17 triumph over Chaparral, showcasing a dominant start to the year.
Mater Dei entered the rankings at seventh after a 31‑11 win over American Fork, signaling strong early form.
San Clemente holds the eighth spot with a 2‑0 record following a 17‑0 victory over Tustin, underscoring its defensive consistency.
Chaminade climbed to thirteenth after a 18‑0 win over Oaks Christian, while Palos Verdes secured fourteenth with a 17‑14 escape against Gardena Serra.
Carson moved to fifteenth after edging San Diego Lincoln 35‑31, and Corona Del Mar rose to twenty‑second with a 48‑3 triumph over Lakewood.
Westlake, positioned twenty‑fourth, survived a three‑overtime battle to defeat Newbury Park 32‑26, highlighting its resilience.
The upcoming slate features a series of high‑profile matchups, including contests against Santa Margarita, Philadelphia Roman Catholic and other regional powerhouses, promising further movement in the rankings.