Stanislaus District high school football rankings
Large schools
Comprised of schools in the Modesto Metro Conference, Central California Conference, Valley Oak League and Western Athletic Conference.
1. (1) Central Catholic (2-0)
Raiders overcame halftime deficit and loss of RB Justin Rice (ankle) to beat St. Mary’s. Next: at Beyer
2. (2) Oakdale (2-0)
Mustangs hosted Menlo-Atherton on Saturday evening; result wasn’t available by press time. Next: Bye
3. (3) Manteca (3-0)
Back-up quarterback Gino Campiotti threw four touchdown passes for Buffs, but this is still Dakarai Charles’ team. Next: Bye
4. (4) Downey (3-0)
Knights watched another big third-quarter lead whittled down to 11 on the final scoreboard. Next: vs. Lincoln
5. (5) Turlock (1-1)
Bulldogs’ game at Clovis West was canceled because of fires and poor air quality; makeup date hasn’t been announced. Next: vs. Modesto
6. (6) Gregori (3-0)
Jaguars wore down El Capitan with 1-2 punch of Demetrius Vinson and Tony Cristobal. Next: at East Union
7. (7) Patterson (3-0)
The Tigers continue to impress, surviving the weather and a cagey performance from Modesto’s Max McCabe. Next: at Atwater
8. (8) Merced (1-2)
Quarterback Jake Foss returned to solidy the Bears’ backfield; Merced beat Edison of Fresno for the first time in seven years. Next: Bye
9. (9) Sierra (2-1)
Defensive end Andrew Guevara fueled the Timberwolves’ second straight win with five sacks. Next: Bye
10. (10) Los Banos (2-1)
Tigers were never in danger against Grace Davis, take a wave of momentum into West Side War week. Next: vs. Dos Palos
On the bubble: East Union (2-0), Modesto (2-1), Lathrop (2-1), Pitman (1-2).
Small schools
Comprised of schools from the Trans-Valley League, Mother Lode League, Southern League and Central California Athletic Association.
1. (2) Sonora (2-1)
Sam Page and the Wildcats survive last-minute schedule change, eke out “home” win on the road. Next: at Ripon
2. (1) Ripon (1-2)
Indians struggle mightily in home debut against Lathrop; head coach Chris Johnson shouldered the blame. Next: vs. Sonora
3. (4) Escalon (1-1)
Cougars move up without playing a game; Escalon-Bret Harte moved to Monday in Escalon. Next: at Liberty Ranch (Sept. 18)
4. (3) Modesto Christian (1-2)
The Crusaders are too small to have disciplinary issues keep players off the field, as was the case Friday. Next: at McNair
5. (5) Orestimba (3-0)
Warriors pitch a shutout against Firebaugh. Next: Bye
6. (6) Hughson (3-0)
Huskies pass first test of the season; nearly double-up a talented Ceres team. Next: vs. Summerville
7. (7) Hilmar (1-2)
Yellowjackets gave The Bee’s top-ranked team a serious scare with four TDs of 57 yards or more. Next: at Brookside Christian
8. (8) Ripon Christian (3-0)
Knights cut the ribbon on their $1.25 million stadium with a 37-15 win over Linden. Next: Bye
9. (9) Gustine (2-0)
Redskins record first shutout since Nov. 7, 2008, with a 49-0 victory over Millennium. Next: vs. King City
10. (10) Calaveras (1-2)
Dylan Byrd throws four touchdowns passes, guides Calaveras to emotional win at Modesto Christian. Next: vs. Union Mine
On the bubble: Stone Ridge Christian (2-1), Delhi (2-0).
James Burns
This story was originally published September 12, 2015 at 8:02 PM with the headline "Stanislaus District high school football rankings."