This week’s Daily News high school football rankings.
DAILY NEWS FOOTBALL TOP 10
1. Sierra Canyon (5-3 overall, 3-0 Mission League)
The Trailblazers are unbeaten with two games left in Mission League play after shutting out Bishop Amat 38-0. Wyatt Becker completed 18 of 22 passes for 237 yards and three touchdowns. Jaxsen Stokes and Dane Dunn each scored rushing touchdowns and Stokes, Jae’on Young and Massiah Mingo each had receiving touchdowns. Richard Wesley had two tackles for loss and a sack and Madden Riordan had an interception and a pass deflection.
Next: vs. Loyola, Friday, 7 p.m.
2. Oaks Christian (6-2 overall, 3-0 Marmonte League)
The Lions continued their interception streak in a 35-0 shutout of St. Bonaventure. Davon Benjamin returned two picks for touchdowns and Christian Knoos had two pass deflections. Deshonne Redeaux rushed for 145 yards and three touchdowns. Hayden Lowe had six tackles, two tackles for loss and two sacks.
Next: at Camarillo, Friday, 7 p.m.
Oaks Christian’s Davon Benjamin reacts after a touchdown during their Marmonte League game against St. Bonaventure on Friday night at Oaks Christian. Benjamin returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns in a 35-0 win. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
3. Newbury Park (8-0 overall, 3-0 Conejo Coast League)
The Panthers preserved their unbeaten record by beating Westlake 45-3. Brady Smigiel has thrown for 1,997 yards this season after recording 290 passing yards and five touchdowns in the game. Ryder Sheehan rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown and Shane Rosenthal caught six passes for 199 yards and three touchdowns. Sheehan, Rally Sperry, Carter Terry and Bobby Ortiz were each credited with sacks.
Next: vs. Thousand Oaks, Friday, 7 p.m.
4. Simi Valley (8-0 overall, 3-0 Marmonte League)
Brice Hawkins rushed for 172 yards and three touchdowns as the Pioneers edged Bishop Diego 35-28 to preserve their unbeaten record. Michael Gage and Izak Simpson each recorded two tackles for loss and Micah Hannah had two pass deflections.
Next: vs. Pacifica, Friday, 7 p.m.
5. Thousand Oaks (5-3 overall, 2-1 Conejo Coast League)
The Lancers took their game against Rio Mesa to double overtime but fell, 54-48. Jackson Taylor went 27 of 37 passing for 356 yards and six touchdowns and rushed for another score. Luke Sullivan hauled in 11 passes for 113 yards and three touchdowns and Hayden Vercher had eight catches for 190 yards and three touchdowns. Cory McEnroe was the leading tackler with 13 tackles and Zach Reed was next with 12.
Next: at Newbury Park, Friday, 7 p.m.
6. Chaminade (1-7 overall, 0-3 Mission League)
The Eagles are still winless in Mission League and have a competitive matchup against Notre Dame on Friday. Logan Carpenter rushed for a touchdown in a 44-10 loss to Loyola and Miles Wilson led the defense with 12 tackles.
Next: vs. Notre Dame, Friday, 7 p.m.
7. Valencia (4-4 overall, 4-0 Foothill League)
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Valencia solidified its position as the dominant team in the Foothill League by beating Hart 44-14. Brady Bretthauer completed 17 of 21 passes for 255 yards and three touchdowns while Brian Bonner rushed for 223 yards and a touchdown. He also returned a kick 95 yards for a touchdown. Nick Seymour finished with 119 receiving yards and two touchdowns and Xander Hohler had nine total tackles, two tackles for loss and two sacks.
Next: vs. Castaic, Friday, 7 p.m.
8. Notre Dame (4-4 overall, 1-2 Mission League)
The Knights lost to a Serra team that’s unbeaten in Mission League play. Elliot Cooper and Noam Butbul each had a touchdown reception and Luc Weaver was the leading receiver with 93 yards. Trenstin Johnson Cook logged seven tackles, three tackles for loss and one caused fumble.
Next: at Chaminade, Friday, 7 p.m.
9. Hart (7-2 overall, 4-1 Foothill League)
Hart’s offense struggled to put together a complete game against Valencia. Zach Rogozik led the Hawks with 56 rushing yards and a touchdown. Hart wraps up the regular season against Saugus on Nov. 1.
Next: at Saugus, Nov. 1
10. Birmingham (3-4 overall, 3-0 West Valley League)
The Patriots beat Cleveland 34-7 to stay unbeaten in the West Valley League with two away games left, against Taft and Granada Hills Charter.
Next: at Taft, Friday, 7 p.m.
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Golden Valley (6-2 overall, 2-2 Foothill League)
Next: vs. Saugus, Friday, 7 p.m.
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Grace (5-3 overall, 1-0 Citrus Coast League)
Next: vs. Channel Islands, Friday, 7 p.m.
Kennedy (6-2 overall, 4-0 Valley Mission League)
Next: at Panorama, Friday, 7 p.m.
Moorpark (6-2 overall, 2-1 Channel League)
Next: vs. Royal, Friday, 7 p.m.
St. Francis (2-6 overall, 2-1 Angelus League)
Next: at Cathedral, Friday, 7 p.m.