The Valencia football team proved it’s the clear No. 2 team in the area with an impressive win over Chaminade in Week 1 — and in the same breath — Sierra Canyon proves its the outright No.1 team by providing Oaks Christian with its program’s biggest loss ever.
Thousand Oaks and Calabasas join the fold after 2-0 starts.
Dropped out: Birmingham (1-1), St. Francis (0-2).
Top 10 rankings going into Week 2
1. Sierra Canyon (2-0): The Trailblazers have pitched two straight shutouts, but Week 1’s was almost silly. Sierra Canyon beat Oak Christian 63-0 on Spectrum. Next up: vs. Punahou, Hawaii, Saturday
2. Valencia (2-0): Washington commit Brian Bonner ran for 132 yards on 18 carries and a TD in Valencia’s 34-20 win at Chaminade. QB Brady Bretthauer threw for 157 yards and two TDs. Next up: vs. Bishop Amat
3. Chaminade (1-1): The Eagles fall to Valencia at home, but will have to flush the loss quickly because Week 2’s opponent will be better and faster. Next up: at Servite
4. Newbury Park (1-1): The Panthers edge Arroyo Grande 28-27, but QB Brady Smigiel has six interceptions in two games under new offensive coordinator Cameron Rising. Next up: at Pacifica/Oxnard
5. Notre Dame (1-1): The Knights roll over Alemany, 42-0. QB Wyatt Brown ran for 192 yards and four touchdowns. Next up: vs. St. Francis
6. Oaks Christian (0-2): The Lions need a win in the worst way after Friday’s embarrassing loss. Next up: at Bakersfield Liberty
7. Westlake (2-0): Westlake is 2-0 under new coach Rick Clausen after an 0-10 season. Demanie Bell ran for 224 yards and two TDs. Freshman QB Ford Green tossed for 191 yards and two scores in a 31-14 win at Agoura. Next up: at Chatsworth
8. Thousand Oaks (2-0): New coach Branden Anderson has the Lancers 2-0 after a 38-13 win over Ventura. QB Jackson Tyler tossed for 318 yards and three TDs. Next up: vs. Agoura
9. Agoura (1-1): The Chargers fall to Westlake at home despite QB Gavin Gray’s 301 yards and two TD passes. Next up: at Thousand Oaks
10. Calabasas (2-0): The Coyotes have wins over Alemany (37-34) and Castaic (47-6), respectively. Running back Kayne Miller ran for 99 yards on five carries last Friday. Next up: BYE