The Press-Telegram’s high school football rankings to begin Week 7 of the season.
FOOTBALL TOP 10 RANKINGS
1. St. John Bosco (5-1)
Senior running back Maliq Allen scored four touchdowns and gained 220 yards of total yards of offense in St. John Bosco’s 40-14 home victory against JSerra in a Trinity League opener. The Braves’ final four league games will be against Orange Lutheran (Oct. 9), Santa Margarita (Oct. 16), Servite (Oct. 23) and Mater Dei (Oct. 30).
Previous: 1
Next: vs. Orange Lutheran (4-2), Friday, 7 p.m.
2. Long Beach Poly (3-4)
Sophomore quarterback Trevor Scott threw five touchdowns, and the Jackrabbits showed what their offense can do in a 55-0 win over Lakewood in a Moore League opener.
Previous: 2
Next: vs. Wilson (2-5) at Cabrillo High, Saturday, 7 p.m.
3. Downey (3-3)
The Vikings stay at No. 3 after a 42-12 win over Mayfair in a Gateway League opener.
Previous: 3
Next: at Warren (4-2), Friday, 7 p.m.
Compton’s Nathaniel Willard trips up Wilson’s Kyle Harris on a carry during Friday’s nonleague game at Compton High School on Friday, September 25, 2026. (Photo by Miguel Vasconcellos, Contributing Photographer)
4. Wilson (2-5)
The Bruins move up two spots to No. 4 after a convincing 35-8 road win against Jordan in a Moore League opener.
Previous: 6
Next: vs. Long Beach Poly (3-4) at Cabrillo High, Saturday, 7 p.m.
5. Warren (4-2)
The Bears drop to No. 5 after a disappointing 27-3 loss against La Serna in a Gateway League opener.
Previous: 4
Next: vs. Downey (3-3), Friday, 7 p.m.
6. Los Alamitos (0-6)
The Griffins drop to No. 6 after a 61-10 loss to San Juan Hills in an Alpha League opener.
Previous: 5
Next: vs. San Clemente (6-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
7. La Mirada (5-1)
The Matadores dominated Cerritos 49-14 in a Gateway League opener but have a big test against La Serna this week.
Previous: 7
Next: at La Serna (5-1), Friday, 7 p.m.
8. Paramount (5-1)
The Pirates move up to No. 8 after a 42-15 victory over Gahr, who finished second in the Mid-Cities League last season. Paramount was relegated from the Gateway League.
Previous: 9
Next: vs. Santa Fe (2-4), Friday, 7 p.m.
9. Bellflower (4-2)
Senior quarterback E’Lacion Saxton threw four touchdown passes in Bellflower’s 40-33 win over Santa Fe in the Mid-Cities League opener.
Previous: 8
Next: at Cal High (3-3), Thursday, 7 p.m.
Compton’s Edward Rivera runs the ball in for a touchdown during Friday’s non league game against Wilson at Compton High School on Friday, September 25, 2026.
10. Compton (6-1)
Senior running back Edward Rivera ran for 220 yards and three touchdowns in Compton’s 30-6 win over Dominguez in a Hub City League opener.
Previous: 10
Next: vs. Compton Early College (2-5) at Compton College, Friday, 7 p.m.
Also considered: Valley Christian (4-1-1); Lakewood (2-5); Millikan (0-6); Mayfair (2-4); St. Pius X-St. Matthias (1-5); Gahr (3-2-1); Dominguez (3-4); Compton Centennial (5-2); Cabrillo (2-4); Artesia (4-1).
Press-Telegram football Top 10: St. John Bosco is No. 1 entering league play