Santa Margarita rises to No. 2 in national high school football rankings

Santa Margarita (California) has moved to the No. 2 spot in the High School Football America 300 national rankings. The Eagles climbed from No. 3 following a 21-7 victory over former No. 9 St. John Bosco, a win that secured their control of the Trinity League in Southern California.

In the CIF Southern Section rankings, Santa Margarita holds the top position with an 8-0 record, highlighted by a dominant defense and quarterback Fletch Palmer. Sierra Canyon follows at No. 2, while St. John Bosco dropped to No. 3 in the regional rankings after their loss.

Other notable national shifts include Buford dropping to No. 3 and Prattville climbing 113 spots to No. 32 following an upset of Thompson. In Texas, Allen continues its ascent, reaching No. 9 after a 70-14 win over Rock Hill.