Stanislaus District prep football power rankings
Large schools
Comprised of schools from the Modesto Metro Conference, Valley Oak League, Central California Conference and Western Athletic Conference.
1. (1) Central Catholic (11-0): The Raiders weren’t at their championship best, but it mattered little against El Camino. Next: vs. Christian Brothers
2. (2) Oakdale (10-1): The Mustangs nearly doubled-up El Dorado in their Division III opener, 63-33. Next: Benicia-Vista del Lago winner (Saturday)
3. (3) Patterson (11-0): Think the Tigers were excited to start the Division III playoffs? Patterson put a season-high 73 points on Yuba City. Next: vs. Placer
4. (4) Merced (8-3): So much for the run-heavy approach. So much for Jake Foss’ shoulder injury. The Bears quarterback threw for five TDs Next: at Elk Grove
5. (7) Manteca (9-2): The Buffaloes have a new signal-caller. His name: Gino Campiotti, a sophomore with a big arm and personality. Next: at Inderkum
6. (5) Turlock (7-3): The Bulldogs were no match for blue-chip recruit Lamar Jackson, a cornerback with 24 Division I offers, and Franklin.
7. (6) Downey (8-3): Three first-half turnovers and a slow start to the second half doomed the Knights in loss to Granite Bay.
8. (nr) Los Banos (7-4): In not-so-shocking news, the Tigers delivered the postseason’s first upset by holding off Division IV No. 1 Lathrop. Next: at Liberty Ranch
9. (nr) Sierra (6-5): The T’wolves climb back into the rankings with a win over Union Mine. Marco Castillo provides the separation with a field goal. Next: at Calaveras
10. (10) Beyer (6-4): The Patriots’ game with Grant was postponed after a shooting Friday afternoon claimed the life of a Pacer player.
Small schools
Comprised of schools from the Trans-Valley League, Mother Lode League, Southern League and Central California Athletic Alliance.
1. (1) Sonora (10-1): Playing without junior captain Bradley Canepa, the top-seeded Wildcats got a running-clock victory. Next: vs. Orestimba
2. (2) Hilmar (8-3): Junior quarterback Daniel Texeira averaged nearly 30 yards per completion and accounted for three TDs in a rout. Next: vs. Ripon Christian
3. (3) Orestimba (11-0): The Warriors won their first-ever playoff game in dramatic fashion, beating Hughson in the final seconds. Next: at Sonora
4. (6) Gustine (10-1): Led by hard-charging Brandon LaBry, the Redskins erupted for 70 points and won a shootout with Rio Vista. Next: at Bradshaw Christian
5. (4) Ripon (6-5): Tough draw for the TVL champions; Indians ousted by Bear River, the defending Division V winner.
6. (5) Hughson (8-3): Justin Futch did his best to keep Hughson’s season alive, scoring back-to-back touchdowns, but Hughson left Orestimba too much time.
7. (7) Stone Ridge Christian (9-1): First-round bye. Next: vs. Millennium
8. (8) Ripon Christian (9-2): The Knights can check another box. First playoff win at the new stadium? In a big, big way over Golden Sierra. Next: at Hilmar
9. (10) Calaveras (9-3): Junior Noah Preuss stole the spotlight in the Redskins’ playoff opener, rushing for 200 yards and two TDs. Next: vs. Sierra
10. (9) Escalon (5-5): Season over.
James Burns
This story was originally published November 14, 2015 at 4:39 PM with the headline "Stanislaus District prep football power rankings."