RANKINGS: Top 8 Remain the Same, More Movement Inside Top 25 Taking Shape

The top of the CIF Southern Section remains rock-solid as St. John Bosco, Sierra Canyon, and Centennial continue to dominate, but Week 7 brings storylines everywhere else.
Mater Dei and Santa Margarita headline the Trinity League slate, while on Saturday night, one of Orange County’s most storied rivalries returns — the Battle of the Bay between Corona Del Mar and Newport Harbor.

Downey and Yorba Linda keep rising after strong performances, while Leuzinger and Beaumont continue to impress in league play. Damien and Vista Murrieta, meanwhile, will look to bounce back as the postseason picture starts to take shape across the section.

JPWest Media Game of the Week: #16 Corona Del Mar vs Newport Harbor — Saturday at LeBard Stadium (OCC)

It’s rivalry week in Costa Mesa. The Battle of the Bay returns with Corona Del Mar hoping to get revenge from a season ago after Newport Harbor has won two straight over the Sea Kings.
Corona Del Mar enters this year’s matchup undefeated at 6–0, while the Sailors look to keep the trophy on 15th Street and get back on track in front of what’s sure to be a packed LeBard Stadium crowd.

📈 Risers

• Downey (#10) — up six after a dominant league win.
• Yorba Linda (#11) — surging ahead of a key matchup vs San Juan Hills.
• Corona Del Mar (#16) — perfect timing for a rivalry spotlight.

📉 Fallers

• San Juan Hills (#19) — trending down after Corona Del Mar’s league opener loss.
• Damien (#21) — looking for a rebound to stay in the Top 25.
• Vista Murrieta (#22) — needs a statement performance vs rival Murrieta Valley.

👀 On the Bubble

• Mira Costa (5-1
• Long Beach Poly (3-3)
• Tustin (4-2)
• San Clemente (4-3)
• Dana Hills (6-0)
• Chaminade (3-3)
• Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) (4-2)
• Valencia (5-1)
• Capo Valley (5-1)
• Norco (5-1)
• La Habra (5-1)
• Huntington Beach (5-1)