How much of a 2020 high school football season in the state to be played remains to be determined and if it starts as scheduled in August is big IF as well. Still, with some other preseason national rankings about to drop, we took the time to compile an early, maybe preseason Top 25. We […]
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Class of 21 FB: Fabulous Foreman
There’s little doubt about California’s No. 1 college prospect for the Class of 2021 heading into the next season (assuming that it’s going to be played). In fact, Corona Centennial’s Korey Foreman is ranked No. 1, No. 1 and No. 3 in the nation according to player rankings by the three major recruiting networks. We...
All-State Football 2019: Juniors
Following the release of our all-state sophomores several days ago, it’s time just before the Super Bowl to announce those who are all-state juniors for the 2019 season. State Junior of the Year Tyler Buchner of La Jolla Bishop’s was placed multi-purpose due to his massive rushing totals to go with his passing. That left...
Prep Notes With A Twist
This week’s version of our prep column includes reaction from the CIF and from the president of the California Coaches Association about new law signed on Monday regarding mandated later starting times for California middle schools and high schools. Plus, we give our own opinion about it. We also have our picks for those football...
State Top 25 Weekend Scoreboard
The shocker of Friday night was in San Diego County where Helix of La Mesa knocked off No. 5 Cathedral Catholic just one week after the Dons had edged No. 8 Corona Centennial. At Trinity League vs. USA event on Saturday, No. 1 Mater Dei topped St. Frances Academy of Maryland in a contrived No. […]
Preseason FB: Top 50 Teams (16-30)
This group begins with perennial Orange County powerhouse Mission Viejo, which has a lot of playmakers to replace but has a lot of other positives in the second year under head coach Chad Johnson. This post also has the preseason No. 1 team from the CIF Central Coast Section, the schools that won last year’s […]
NEW State Top 50 FB Ranks (26-50)
The game at the Santa Ana Bowl isn’t the only big one in Orange County coming up as the Sunset League title seems to be up for grabs with Los Alamitos playing Corona del Mar. Both teams moved up among this group of teams this week to No. 26 and No. 33, respectively. There also...
Inside the All-State Football Teams
Leading off this final post for our 2017 All-State Football Teams, presented by Blast Athletics, is an announcement of Sacramento Foothill’s T.J. Pesefua as the most inspirational player of the year. That part of this post is free for all to see, but Gold Club items include list of top freshmen to watch; a writeup...