It figures to be a wide open race for the top team ranking in the section, but last year’s top two of Ridgeview and Liberty (both of Bakersfield) certainly have some players that can keep them more than competitive. The section’s top player, from a college recruiting standpoint at least, is Fresno Central’s Jaylon Johnson.
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Preseason Sac-Joaquin Sec FB Team
Yes, we’re doing these teams once again for eight of the 10 CIF sections in the state and are beginning with the Sac-Joaquin. CIF state champions Del Oro and Central Catholic from last year along with four-time D1 section champ Folsom plus St. Mary’s of Stockton all land multiple players on this year’s squad.
Preseason All-Section, All-Area (Part 4)
We’re continuing to take a closer look at top players to watch from each of the state’s CIF sections plus well-known regions inside the CIF Southern Section and CIF North Coast Section. For this fourth part, thanks to longtime Bay Area analyst Harold Abend, we choose the best from the East Bay and Redwood Empire...