1 Del Oro Loomis 5-1 1
Bobby Heatherington was efficient in Del Oro’s 37-7 win over Rocklin as he went 8-for-12 for 168 yards and three touchdowns. Russell Smith also added a touchdown catch and an interception while Brandon Monroe had a rushing score and an interception return in the road win. The Golden Eagles will travel to play No. 20 Nevada Union on Friday.
2 Buhach Atwater 6-0 2
Buhach Colony quarterback Nick Datray went 7-for-8 for 164 yards and a touchdown as the Thunder held off Turlock 33-14 to stay undefeated. It was the lowest margin of victory for the Thunder this season heading into this week’s game against 6-0 Pitman.
3 Vacaville Vacaville 5-1 3
In an always tough game with Napa, Vacaville was able to post a 35-21 win in finishing with 322 yards rushing as a team. Melvin Mason led the way with 110 yards and two touchdowns in the win and Curtis Goins added 86 yards with a score. The Bulldogs take on Fairfield this Friday with their toughest tests during the regular season behind them.
4 St. Mary's Stockton 4-2 4
Jalen Ward had 22 carries for 196 yards and three touchdowns in the Rams’ 40-0 win over Edison-Stockton. The news wasn’t all good for St. Mary’s as starting quarterback Bowe Merin suffered a broken collarbone and his status for the rest of the season is uncertain, according to the Stockton Record. Next up is West this Friday.
5 Elk Grove Elk Grove 6-0 7
In its signature win of the season thus far, Elk Grove defeated Grant 21-14 to continue its undefeated start at 6-0. The Thundering Herd got touchdown runs from Deon Ransom, Robert Frazier and Wadus Parker and the defense tallied four turnovers. Now at No. 15, they will play a tough Franklin-Elk Grove team on Friday.
6 Grant Sacramento 3-3 5
Shaq Thompson had a highlight reel 72 yard touchdown run and added a late touchdown pass, but it wasn’t enough as the Pacers fell to 3-3 after a 21-14 loss to Elk Grove. The Pacers had lost just two games the previous three years combined. They will try to get back on the winning track this Friday against Monterey Trail.
7 Folsom Folsom 5-1 6
With a 39-21 win over Jesuit, Folsom has now won five in a row following a season opening loss to Grant. Tanner Trosin threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns and added 167 yards and a score on the ground. J’Juan Muldrow also had four total touchdowns as the Bulldogs now turn their attention to Sheldon on Friday.
8 Paradise Paradise 6-0 8
Up 48-0 at halftime, Paradise defeated Las Plumas 55-8 for its 16th straight win. The Bobcats had three players rush for more than 70 yards and went over 400 yards as a team. Next up is Red Bluff on Friday.
9 Enterprise Redding 6-0 NR
Stock Rising: Alex Henderson found Sen Saelee for a fourth quarter touchdown to give Enterprise a 7-6 win over Foothill-Palo Cedro and move into the Division II Top 10 rankings. Jacob Fuega had seven total tackles and two sacks on defense. The Hornets take on a solid Chico team this Friday.
10 St. Ignatius San Francisco 2-2-1 10
Jack Stinn threw for 214 yards and ran for a touchdown as St. Ignatius fell to Serra 49-28. The quality of opponent helped keep the Wildcats in the rankings heading into this week’s game against Valley Christian-San Jose.
Others: Foothill-Palo Cedro 5-1, Las Lomas 5-0, Oakdale 6-0, Concord 3-2, Los Gatos 4-0-1, Leland 5-0, Roseville 4-2, Patterson 5-1