The Los Angeles Times has released its latest top‑10 high school football rankings for the City Section, offering a snapshot of the season’s most compelling storylines as teams jockey for position before the playoffs.
Season Overview
Carson High School sits at 2‑1 overall, with senior quarterback Chris Fields III leading the offense and captains Preston Leomiti, Michael O’Dell and Nathan Williams providing leadership on the field. A recent loss to Palos Verdes exposed vulnerabilities in the Carson attack, prompting the coaching staff to seek additional firepower to support Fields III and keep the team competitive.
Meanwhile, Creenshaw High School continues its ascent, improving to 3‑0 after a dominant performance that produced three sacks in a victory over Hamilton, underscoring a defense that has become the unit’s hallmark.
The unbeaten ranks include the San Pedro Pirates, who will travel to face a similarly perfect Bell team on Friday, while Marshall remains flawless at 3‑0, benefiting from a balanced attack that often translates into wins. Kennedy High School is competing for bragging rights against Granada Hills, both unbeaten at 3‑0, and Cleveland Cavaliers are strong contenders for second place in the West Valley League, currently unbeaten at 3‑0.
Key Performances
Garfield’s Ceasar Reyes broke out with 222 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a win over South El Monte, while King/Drew’s Gerald Torres completed 15 of 22 passes for 259 yards and three scores against Gardena, highlighting the impact of precise passing in the league.
With several marquee matchups on the horizon—including a showdown between San Pedro and Bell and a clash involving Cleveland, a contender for second place in the West Valley League—coach and player decisions in the coming weeks will likely reshape the final standings.