<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=40wx3r_0vl2XfZa00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=40wx3r_0vl2XfZa00" width="1024" height="682" >De La Salle remains dominant after narrowly beating St. Mary’s-Stockton 38-35, securing the top spot in the Bay Area News Group football rankings. Pittsburg follows in second place despite a loss to powerhouse St. John Bosco-Bellflower. San Ramon Valley moved up after a significant victory against McClymonds, while El Cerrito dropped slightly despite a blowout win. Newly ranked Half Moon Bay sits at No. 25 with a perfect 4-0 record and aims to maintain momentum against Foothill this week.<ul><li>De La Salle is 4-0 for the season, having won crucial games.</li><li>San Ramon Valley climbed to No. 6 after defeating McClymonds 51-14.</li></ul>State of Play<ul><li>Teams like St. Ignatius and Archbishop Mitty are climbing the rankings despite not playing last week.</li><li>Half Moon Bay enters the Top 25 after a strong 4-0 start, showcasing the depth of competition in the league.</li></ul>Upcoming matchups include De La Salle facing El Cerrito, which could shake up the rankings. Other teams, like San Ramon Valley and Half Moon Bay, are looking to build on their winning streaks to improve their standings further. Key games this week will likely impact rankings in the following weeks.Bottom LineWith strong performances across the board, the Bay Area high school football scene is heating up. Consistency and resilience will be crucial for teams aiming for higher ranking spots as cross-league matchups intensify.</div></body>

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High school football rankings Week 5, 2024: Bay Area News Group Top 25

De La Salle remains dominant after narrowly beating St. Mary’s-Stockton 38-35, securing the top spot in the Bay Area News Group football rankings. Pittsburg follows in second place despite a loss to powerhouse St. John Bosco-Bellflower. San Ramon Valley moved up after a significant victory against McClymonds, while El Cerrito dropped slightly despite a blowout win. Newly ranked Half Moon Bay sits at No. 25 with a perfect 4-0 record and aims to maintain momentum against Foothill this week.