Stanislaus District high school football rankings (through Week 4)
Large schools
1. Central Catholic (4-0, 1-0): State champs burst the undefeated bubble of Weston Ranch, 59-14. Next: at Lathrop
2. Oakdale (4-0, 1-0): Mustangs dominate matchup between reigning Valley Oak League co-champion Sierra, 54-14. Next: at Kimball
3. Manteca (4-0, 1-0): Buffs have a ridiculously easy time against Kimball, 62-0. Next: at Weston Ranch
4. Turlock (3-1, 0-0): Bulldogs avenge two losses to Tracy last year – one in the playoffs – with a 27-0 thumping. Next: Bye
5. Patterson (4-0, 0-0): Idle. Next game: vs. Central Valley
6. Downey (4-1, 1-0): Knights open Modesto Metro Conference play with a convincing 42-6 win over Beyer. Next: at Modesto
7. Los Banos (4-1, 1-0): The Tigers shut down the Stanislaus District’s leading quarterback, Chris Lubinsky, in a 42-0 win against Ceres. Next: Bye
8. Merced (1-3, 0-0): Bears lose a close one, 38-35 at Clovis North on Thursday, marking the third time they’ve played a Fresno school this season. Next: at Lincoln
9. Gregori (3-1, 0-0): Idle. Next: vs. Beyer
10. Pitman (2-2, 0-0): Idle. Next: at North Salinas
Others to watch: Sierra, East Union, Central Valley, Buhach Colony.
Small schools
1. Sonora (4-1, 1-0): Wildcats need overtime to get past Argonaut 28-26 and keep their perfect MLL record intact. Next: vs. Calaveras
2. Hughson (5-0, 0-0): Huskies pitch their third shutout, 38-0 against Liberty Ranch. Next: Bye
3. Escalon (3-2, 0-0): Playing third game in 12 days, Cougars don’t have enough against D-V champ Bear River and lose 28-14. Next: Bye
4. Orestimba (4-0, 1-0): Warriors take a big step toward Southern League title with a thrilling win over Ripon Christian, 49-43. Next: vs. Delhi
5. Hilmar (3-2, 0-0): Yellowjackets have put themselves in the Trans-Valley League title conversation with 47-8 win against Pacific Grove. Next: Bye
6. Ripon (2-3, 0-0): Indians halt a three-game losing streak with impressive 28-3 win over Sutter. Next: Bye
7. Modesto Christian (0-4, 0-0): Reigning TVL champs drop another close one, 34-28, to another tough foe, Vanden. Next: at Edison (Stockton)
8. Gustine (4-0, 1-0): Redskins blank Le Grand, the team that’s won at least a share of the last six Southern League titles, 27-0. Next: at Waterford
9. Calaveras (3-2, 1-0): Kyle Chaboya, who has cerebral palsy, scores first touchdown of his career in 36-8 win over Bret Harte. Next: at No. 1 Sonora
10. Ripon Christian (3-1, 0-1): Knights play without super defender Will Kamps in 49-43 loss to No. 4 Orestimba. Next: vs. Le Grand
Others to watch: Stone Ridge Christian, Summerville, Delhi.
This story was originally published September 26, 2015 at 6:44 PM with the headline "Stanislaus District high school football rankings (through Week 4)."