UPDATE: The latest Bay Area News Group Top 25 football rankings for Week 9 have been released, showcasing significant shifts among the teams. California has surged to seventh place after a decisive home victory against San Ramon Valley, winning 33-14. Meanwhile, McClymonds climbed to eighth following a stunning 43-0 rout of Fremont-Oakland.
In an impressive leap, Menlo School now sits at ninth after demolishing Palo Alto with a score of 49-6. The top six teams remain unchanged: De La Salle, Archbishop Riordan, Pittsburg, Acalanes, Serra, and Los Gatos.
El Cerrito made headlines by jumping four spots to 15th after a 40-14 victory over Salesian, while Clayton Valley broke into the Top 20 after a commanding win against Miramonte, finishing 56-14. However, Lincoln-San Jose dropped out of the rankings following a loss to Live Oak, while The King’s Academy made its debut in the Top 25.
As the competition heats up, here are the key matchups to watch this week:
Top 25 Rankings
1. DE LA SALLE (7-0) – Previous: 1, Last week: Beat Amador Valley 56-13, Next: Friday at San Ramon Valley, 7:15 p.m.
2. ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN (7-0) – Previous: 2, Last week: Beat Valley Christian 49-10, Next: Friday vs. Bellarmine at SJCC, 7 p.m.
3. PITTSBURG (6-1) – Previous: 3, Last week: Beat Liberty 29-12, Next: Friday vs. Deer Valley, 7 p.m.
4. ACALANES (8-0) – Previous: 4, Last week: Beat Campolindo 45-28, Next: Oct. 31 vs. Clayton Valley Charter, 7 p.m.
5. SERRA (4-3) – Previous: 5, Last week: Beat St. Francis 41-28, Next: Friday vs. Archbishop Mitty at Foothill College, 7 p.m.
6. LOS GATOS (4-3) – Previous: 6, Last week: Beat Wilcox 35-21, Next: Saturday at Menlo School, 2 p.m.
7. CALIFORNIA (7-0) – Previous: 8, Last week: Beat San Ramon Valley 33-14, Next: Friday at Monte Vista, 7:15 p.m.
8. MCCLYMONDS (5-2) – Previous: 12, Last week: Beat Fremont-Oakland 43-0, Next: Friday vs. Castlemont, 7 p.m.
9. MENLO SCHOOL (7-0) – Previous: 13, Last week: Beat Palo Alto 49-6, Next: Saturday vs. Los Gatos, 2 p.m.
10. SAN RAMON VALLEY (5-3) – Previous: 7, Last week: Lost to California 33-14, Next: Friday vs. De La Salle, 7:15 p.m.
As the season progresses, teams will be vying for crucial wins to secure their standings in the playoffs. Fans can expect thrilling performances in the coming weeks as the stakes rise. Keep an eye on the field; every game counts!
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