The Bee’s Football Rankings | Stanislaus District Top 5 Large, Medium, Small Schools
By Julian A. Lopez
Michael Kamps(3) of Ripon Christian celebrates a touchdown run against Stone Ridge Christian at Ripon Christian Friday Sept. 2nd, 2016.
Marty Bicek
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Here are Julian A. Lopez’s rankings through Week 6 (Sept. 22)
Large Schools (Divs. II, III)
Ranking
School
Note
No. 1
Central Cath. (5-1)
The Raiders have scored over 33 points in every game during four-game winning streak. Up Next: Home vs. East Union
No. 2
Merced (6-0)
Outscored opponents 107-6 in last two games. Up Next: Bye
No. 3
Downey (3-2)
Knights were on a bye. Up Next: At Turlock
No. 4
Pitman (5-0)
Pride were on a bye. Up Next: At Enochs
No. 5
Oakdale (5-1)
Trent Merzon’s Mustangs have started to find a rhythm on offense. Up Next: At Manteca
Medium Schools (Divs. IV, V)
Ranking
School
Note
No. 1
Modesto Chr. (6-0)
Defense gets all the attention but strong running game is a key part of early success. Up Next: Home vs. Escalon
No. 2
Ripon (6-0)
Indians scored 40 points in the first quarter in win over Riverbank. Up Next: At Livingston
No. 3
Hilmar (5-1)
Coming off of a enormous overtime win over Escalon. Up Next: Bye
No. 4
Mountain House (5-0)
Mustangs have scored over 30 points in four of five wins. Up Next: At Los Banos
No. 5
Escalon (4-1)
Cougars will have to bounce back after tough loss against Hilmar when they face Modesto Christian next week. Up Next: At Modesto Christian
Small Schools (Div. VI,VII)
Ranking
School
Note
No. 1
Ripon Chr. (5-0)
Knights have allowed 13 points in their last three games. Up Next: Vs. Orestimba
No. 2
Orestimba (4-1)
Warriors biggest game of the season is next week at No. 1 Ripon Christian. Up Next: At Ripon Christian
No. 3
Big Valley Chr. (4-1)
Friday’s 42-0 shutout win over Turlock Christian was Lions’ second shutout of season. Up Next: Vs. Stone Ridge Christian
No. 4
Waterford (4-1)
Wildcats can still win the Southern League if they win out. Up Next: Vs Le Grand
No. 5
Denair (4-1)
Coyotes offense struggled in loss to Ripon Christian. Up Next: At Gustine
.JPG "Michael Kamps(3) of Ripon Christian celebrates a touchdown run against Stone Ridge Christian at Ripon Christian Friday Sept. 2nd, 2016.")