When the very first Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings were compiled in the late 1970s by founder Nelson Tennis, they were done in five divisions (Class AAAA, etc.). Sorry for the delay in getting them out, but here they are for the 2023 season. Already announced as No. 1 teams were Mater Dei of Santa...
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Medium/Small Schools State FB Ranks
For medium schools, Oak Hills of Hesperia moves up to No. 1 with tough matchups awaiting in CIF Southern Section D3 playoffs. Villa Park and Citrus Valley also get major bumps while Central Valley Christian goes back in at No. 15. For small schools, Sacred Heart Prep moves up to No. 3 after big win...
Redwood Empire Football Weekend
There wasn’t a wine glass in sight as the schedule for the final weekend of the regular season in the CIF North Coast Section made it possible to see San Marin of Novato (9-0) play Marin Catholic of Kentfield (9-0) plus Windsor (7-1-1) play Cardinal Newman of Santa Rosa (9-0) on back-to-back days. Here’s what […]
Medium/Small Schools State FB Ranks
Citrus Valley of Redlands returns to the medium top 15 after knocking off Beaumont and gets No. 10 Cajon next. Leuzinger of Lawndale hasn’t played in three weeks but still has a resume strong enough to go back up as well. For small schools, there are no new teams in the top 15. Two teams...
Preseason Redwood Empire FB Team
Since it’s the home base for one correspondent and our associate editor, the Redwood Empire region of the CIF North Coast Section has always been a little special for us. That’s one reason why it has always been given a special breakdown for our annual tour of the state through preseason all-area or all-section football...