The Union-Tribune’s preseason Top 10 for high school football:
Team (last season) — Comment
1. Cathedral Catholic (5-0) — Loaded team is No. 5 in state, but schedule among toughest in nation
2. Carlsbad (5-0) — Sophomore QB takes over powerhouse team. Ranked No. 23 in state
3. Mission Hills (5-0) — QB is poised to lead an excellent offense. Defense allowed 48 points
4. Lincoln (4-1) — Transfer QB from Arizona has big-time targets. Defense is fast. Ranked No. 19 in state
5. El Camino (2-2) — Veteran QB. Huge on both lines. Play 5 Top-10 teams
6. Eastlake (4-0) — QB back for sophomore season. Trey White leads a defense that allowed just 29 points
7. St. Augustine (2-2) — Offense will be more open. Grace Halton leads a top-flight D. Saints play 5 Top-10 teams
8. Torrey Pines (3-3) — Back-to-the-basics offense and stout defense. Open at Cathedral Catholic
9. Mater Dei Catholic (3-2) — Must replace QB, but Tre Edwards leads to loaded defense
10. La Jolla (5-0) — QB has committed to Washington. Schedule includes Lincoln, Cathedral, Saints to end season
Others (In alphabetical order): Granite Hills (5-1), Helix (2-4), La Costa Canyon (2-4), Madison (2-3), Mira Mesa (2-4), Oceanside (0-3), Otay Ranch (3-1), Poway (5-0), Ramona (5-0), San Marcos (2-4), Santa Fe Christian (5-1), Steele Canyon (3-3).
Note: Preseason Top 10 is a compilation of state and national rankings as well as confidential Top 10 ballots from San Diego County coaches. Regular Top-10 poll with voters from throughout the county will start after Week 1.