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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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...
Medium/Small Schools State FB Ranks
For medium, top three remains Pacifica (Oxnard), Palos Verdes and Grant (Sacramento). Tustin also makes a big move up five spots from previous ranking. For small, Hughson only drops two places after loss to No. 1 Escalon. Ontario Christian still No. 2. Menlo & Sacred Heart Prep both move up to No. 3 and No....
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...
NorCal/SoCal Players of the Week
We still have a couple of weeks left before these selections get a lot more complicated because we don’t want to honor a player with a Tuesday playoff game in which their season may be ending. There were no state record book totals this week but we found some real gems in both Southern and […]
CIF State FB Previews & Picks
Wet weather is forecast for the Saturday games at home sites in Northern California, but it should be okay for the five games being played on Friday and Saturday at Saddleback College. Schools looking to win state titles for the first time are plentiful. Those looking for more include the school tied for the most […]
NorCal/SoCal Players of the Week
As the funnel narrows and there are a limited number of teams still playing, it can sometimes be hard to find performances that can fill all six of the Player of the Week awards. We not only have some very deserving honorees, but a bit of an anomaly as two of the winners will be […]
All Section FB Champs & New Projections
Here’s a list of every CIF section football final in the state from this weekend plus a look at possible CIF regional championship projections. The actual lineup of games will be announced Sunday afternoon. It’s always fun to compare how the projections with what the CIF decided to do. Congrats to all championship squads. Note: […]
Preseason Redwood Empire FB Team
It has been no secret that Marin Catholic (Kentfield), Cardinal Newman (Santa Rosa) and Rancho Cotate (Rohnert Park) have been the class of the Redwood Empire portion of the CIF North Coast Section for recent years. But even after a realignment that sees the NCS going to a seven division format plus an 8-man division,...
