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UNION-TRIBUNE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POLL
🥇 Lincoln Hornets (6-1): The Hornets remain the gold standard of the San Diego Section as they get set for Western League play. First-place votes: 30 • Last week: 1
🥈 Carlsbad Lancers (7-0): A statement win over Mission Hills puts the Lancers back in the Open Division conversation. Last week: 5
🥉 La Costa Canyon Mavericks (6-1): The Mavs earn a much-needed win over San Marcos coming off their first regular season loss since 2023. Last week: 4
4️⃣ Mission Hills Grizzlies (6-1): Despite suffering their first loss of the season, the Grizzles are still a team that can make some noise in the postseason. Last week: 3
5️⃣ Cathedral Catholic Dons (5-2): The Dons look to bounce back following a disappointing loss to Point Loma. Last week: 2
6️⃣ Granite Hills Eagles (4-3): A come-from-behind win over Mount Miguel ended a tough losing streak and put the Eagles in the Grossmont Hills League driver's seat. Last week: 6
7️⃣ Rancho Bernardo Broncos (7-0): The Broncos’ discipline and consistent play have kept them undefeated despite facing numerous challenges. Last week: 8
8️⃣ Point Loma Pointers (7-0): The undefeated Pointers vaulted into the Top 10 after stunning previously No. 2 Cathedral Catholic. Last week: NR
9️⃣ San Marcos Knights (5-2): RB Zamar Reese is having a breakout season for the Knights, while QB Kreet Makihele continues to climb the section's all-time leaderboard for Touchdown Passes. Last week: 7
🔟 Mount Miguel Matadors (5-3): A gritty squad that’s taken on a tough schedule. Led by QB Jeremiah Loper, the Matadors’ offense can light up the scoreboard when in rhythm. Last week: 9
🥇 Lincoln Hornets (6-1): The Hornets remain the gold standard of the San Diego Section as they get set for Western League play. First-place votes: 30 • Last week: 1
🥈 Carlsbad Lancers (7-0): A statement win over Mission Hills puts the Lancers back in the Open Division conversation. Last week: 5
🥉 La Costa Canyon Mavericks (6-1): The Mavs earn a much-needed win over San Marcos coming off their first regular season loss since 2023. Last week: 4
4️⃣ Mission Hills Grizzlies (6-1): Despite suffering their first loss of the season, the Grizzles are still a team that can make some noise in the postseason. Last week: 3
5️⃣ Cathedral Catholic Dons (5-2): The Dons look to bounce back following a disappointing loss to Point Loma. Last week: 2
6️⃣ Granite Hills Eagles (4-3): A come-from-behind win over Mount Miguel ended a tough losing streak and put the Eagles in the Grossmont Hills League driver's seat. Last week: 6
7️⃣ Rancho Bernardo Broncos (7-0): The Broncos’ discipline and consistent play have kept them undefeated despite facing numerous challenges. Last week: 8
8️⃣ Point Loma Pointers (7-0): The undefeated Pointers vaulted into the Top 10 after stunning previously No. 2 Cathedral Catholic. Last week: NR
9️⃣ San Marcos Knights (5-2): RB Zamar Reese is having a breakout season for the Knights, while QB Kreet Makihele continues to climb the section's all-time leaderboard for Touchdown Passes. Last week: 7
⚡ On the Bubble
Imperial (8-0) – RB Deren Hueso, WR Gio Robles, & QB Santonio Urena are lighting it up for the undefeated Tigers.
Steele Canyon (7-0) – The Cougars' undefeated streak will be put to it's biggest test against Spring Valley rival Mount Miguel.
Santa Fe Christian (8-0) – QB Dax Labrum and the Eagles are quietly making noise.
Mission Bay (8-0) – QB Trey Arnold leads the section in passing yards, while LB Jevyn Higman anchors a talented defense.
Oceanside (3-4) – Rebuilding but always a threat, the Pirates are much better than their record show.
Voters (30 sportswriters, sportscasters and administrators from throughout the San Diego Section):
John Maffei (San Diego Union-Tribune), Don Norcross, Kevin Farmer, Rick Hoff,
Steve Brand (Union-Tribune freelance writers), Joe Heinz, Todd Cassen, Ron Marquez (CIF Office), Brandon Stone, Allison Edmonds, John Carroll, Chase Izidoro (KUSI-TV),
Rick Smith (Partletonsports.com), Braden Surprenant (97.3-FM The Fan),
Mike Dolan (Coaching Legends Committee), Tom Helmantoler (Southern Conference Advisor),
Joe Evangelist, Rex Johnson and Bruce Ward (CIF Advisory Committee),
Raymond Brown (sdfootball.net), Christian Pedersen (San Diego Sports Association),
Bodie DeSilva, John Kentera, Dennis Ackerman, Steve Dolan, Eric Williams, Thomas Gutierrez,
Tom Ronco, Adam Paul (freelance contributors), MaxPreps.
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