SBLive’s San Diego Section Top 10 Football Rankings: El Camino continues to dominate defensively

The rankings are compiled by reporter Bodie DeSilva and will be released every Monday throughout the 2022 fall season.

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SBLIVE’S SAN DIEGO SECTION TOP 10 FOOTBALL RANKINGS

October 17, 2022

1. Carlsbad (7-1)

Julian Sayin tossed five touchdown passes in Friday's 55-7 win over Oceanside, connecting with Zack Marshall for three of them. The Lancers will have an opportunity to wrap up an undefeated Avocado League title this week.

Next game: Friday at La Costa Canyon

Last week: 1

2. Lincoln (8-1)

Lincoln cruised to a 49-3 win over Scripps Ranch, scoring 28 points in the first quarter. They'll have a bye this week in preparation of next week's game against Madison.

Next game: Oct. 28 vs. Madison

Last week: 2

3. Madison (8-0)

Madison rushed for 303 yards in Friday's 55-14 win over St. Augustine. They'll host Scripps Ranch before next week's huge showdown against Lincoln that will likely decide the Western League race.

Next game: Friday vs. Scripps Ranch

Last week: 3

4. Poway (8-0)

Poway averaged 11 yards per carry and scored six times on the ground in Friday's 56-6 win over Westview. They'll look to keep pace atop the Palomar League standings when they host Mt. Carmel.

Next game: Friday vs. Mt. Carmel

Last week: 4

5. Helix (6-2)

Helix routed Steele Canyon 53-21 on Friday. Junior quarterback Ryland Jessee threw for 283 yards and five touchdowns, connecting with Jackson Daniels for two scores.

Next game: Friday at Grossmont

Last week: 5

6. Granite Hills (6-2)

The Eagles continue to roll on both sides of the ball, scoring 34 first quarter points in Friday's 55-0 win against Grossmont. They'll host Steele Canyon before a showdown at Helix to finish the regular season.

Next game: Friday vs. Steele Canyon

Last week: 6

7. Cathedral Catholic (3-5)

Following their bye week, the Dons will travel to Mesa College on Friday to take on rival St. Augustine. They are likely to be a top four seed in the San Diego Section Division 1 playoffs.

Next game: Friday at St. Augustine

Last week: 7

8. El Camino (6-2)

El Camino put on a defensive clinic against San Marcos, beating the Knights 29-0. Senior running back Zuriel Eatmon rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries.

Next game: Friday vs. Mission Hills

Last week: 8

9. Mater Dei Catholic (4-4)

Mater Dei Catholic extended their shutout streak to four games by beatinng Otay Ranch, 47-0. Bonita Vista and Eastlake are up the next two weeks.

Next game: Friday vs. Bonita Vista

Last week: 9

10. La Costa Canyon (5-3)

The Mavericks traveled to Valley Center for a non-league game and returned with a 34-13 victory. They'll play Carlsbad and Torrey Pines over the next two weeks with an Avocado League title still in play.

Next game: Friday vs. Carlsbad

Last week: NR

Others considered: Mission Hills, University City, Point Loma, Fallbrook