The Modesto Bee’s Stanislaus District football power rankings
Large Schools
Composed of schools from the Modesto Metro Conference, Central California Conference, Valley Oak League and Western Athletic Conference. Previous ranking in parentheses:
1. (1) Pitman (4-0): The Pride scored the first 27 points against Deer Valley of Antioch, including a 50-yard scoop-and-score by Devan Bass. Next: at No. 4 Merced (at Golden Valley H.S.), Friday.
2. (4) Manteca (3-0): Idle. Next: at Kimball, Friday.
3. (1) Central Catholic (1-2): Idle. Next: at Weston Ranch, Friday.
4. (6) Merced (3-1): Quarterback Dhameer Warren passed for a career-high 210 yards and four touchdowns as Merced won its Governor’s Hat rivalry with Madera. Next: vs. Pitman, Friday.
5. (7) Turlock (2-2): Defense dominant against Modesto, with 15 plays for negative yards and three interceptions, including a pick-six by Mustafa Noel-Johnson. Next: vs. Buhach Colony, Friday.
6. (8) Oakdale (2-1): The Mustangs went to Moraga and beat state powerhouse Campolindo, a team that seldom loses at home. Next: at Sierra, Friday.
7. (9) Golden Valley (3-0): The Cougars traveled to take on North Monterey County in a Saturday afternoon game. Next: at El Capitan, Friday.
8. (10) Gregori (3-1): The Jaguars won their second straight game, defeating McNair 35-14. Next: vs. Beyer.
9. (3) Modesto (3-1): The Panthers were battered by Turlock, losing starting quarterback Norvale Howard with a first-half ankle injury. Next: at Johansen, Friday.
10. (5) Downey (2-2): The Knights enter MMC play far from a perfect product; Lincoln exposed flaws on defense and special teams. Next: vs. Davis, Friday.
Others: Sierra (3-0), Los Banos (3-1), Weston Ranch (3-0), East Union (3-0).
Small Schools
Composed of schools from the Trans-Valley League, Mother Lode League, Southern League and Central California Athletic Alliance. Previous ranking in parentheses:
1. (1) Sonora (4-0): The Wildcats’ four pillars of success: seniors Bradley Canepa, Josh Harris and Killian Rosko, and junior dynamo Kane Rodgers. Next: at Calaveras, Friday.
2. (2) Calaveras (4-0): Calaveras performed a weapons check Friday for its MLL opener vs. Sonora. Two players rushed for more than 100 yards and quarterback Kyle Byrd threw for three TDs. Next: vs. Sonora, Friday.
3. (3) Hilmar (3-1): For the third straight year, Cody Rentfro and the Yellowjackets made life difficult for top-ranked Sonora. Next: at Livingston, Friday.
4. (4) Delhi (3-0): Idle. Next: vs. Mariposa, Friday.
5. (6) Escalon (2-2): The Cougars came up short against Liberty Ranch of Galt, a reigning Division IV section finalist; the loss was coach Mark Loureiro’s 58th in 28 seasons. Next: vs. Patterson, Friday.
6. (7) Stone Ridge Christian (3-0): Idle. Next: at Brookside Christian, Friday.
7. (8) Orestimba (2-1): Idle. Next: at Ripon Christian, Friday.
8. (10) Ripon (2-2): Sophomore Ryan Daggett threw two touchdowns passes to Aaron Paschini as the shorthanded Indians wore down Davis. Next: at Sutter, Friday.
9. (nr) Summerville (3-1): The Bears leapfrog Hughson in the rankings after rallying to beat the Huskies with two fourth-quarter touchdowns. Next: Bye.
10. (9) Hughson (3-1): Griffin Genzoli’s 1-yard touchdown gave the Huskies a 13-6 lead late in the third quarter; the final 12 minutes were a blur. Next: at Liberty Ranch-Galt, Friday.
Others: Modesto Christian (1-3), Waterford (2-1), Summerville (3-1).
This story was originally published September 17, 2016 at 1:36 AM with the headline "The Modesto Bee’s Stanislaus District football power rankings."