The Times’ preseason top 25 high school football rankings
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A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland heading into the 2024 season.
Rk.; School; Comment
1; MATER DEI; New coach but loaded with top returning players.
2; CORONA CENTENNIAL; QB Husan Longstreet is ready for best season yet.
3; ST. JOHN BOSCO; Line play should give time for young players to develop.
4; MISSION VIEJO; This offense is ready to score touchdowns in bunches.
5; ORANGE LUTHERAN; The most dangerous of teams, led by QB TJ Lateef.
6; SIERRA CANYON; A veteran QB, veteran RB, talented defensive line but tough schedule.
7; OAKS CHRISTIAN; The defensive line will be like running into a brick wall.
8. GARDENA SERRA; As always, it comes down to avoiding injuries because talent is there.
9; SANTA MARGARITA; In Trent Mosley, Eagles have special player to build around.
10; MURRIETA VALLEY; Lots of weapons for QB Bear Bachmeier.
11; JSERRA. As a new QB develops, so will Lions.
12; SAN CLEMENTE; Talent is good enough to make Tritons a factor in November.
13; SERVITE; QB Leo Hannan, RB Quaid Carr give Friars hope.
14; OAK HILLS; Running back Karson Cox is the real deal.
15; EDISON; Running back Julius Gillick will have big season.
16; RANCHO CUCAMONGA; Lots of speed, talent but new coach requires adjustment.
17; VISTA MURRIETA; Coach Coley Candaele is ready for team to make big jump.
18; WARREN; QB Madden Iamaleava can lift team to success.
19; UPLAND; Quietly plotting to surprise teams this season.
20; LOS ALAMITOS; Experience at QB, receiver will keep Griffins competitive.
21; LONG BEACH POLY; Jackrabbits have strong secondary.
22; CHAMINADE; Strong offensive line, good rushing attack, talent at receiver.
23; SIMI VALLEY; Running back Brice Hawkins leads team with improved speed.
24; ST. BONAVENTURE; Seraphs will run the ball behind Koen Glover.
25; CHARTER OAK; Linebacker Lavar Arrington Jr. is impressive player.
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