Prep football preview 2022: The Times’ preseason rankings

The Times preseason top 25 high school football rankings:

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1. MATER DEI; QB Elijah Brown is 17-0 and will have a strong offensive line backing him up.

2nd ST. JOHN BOSCO; Defense is a strength, and if the Braves can block, watch out.

3. MISSION VIEJO; With 16 returning starters, Diablos may be a semi-finalist in Division 1

4. 100 YEARS OF CORONA; Huskies have speed, size, and great play potential.

5. GARDENASERRA; With top RBs, a huge OL, and great defense, Cavaliers will be very good.

6. LOS ALAMITOS; Griffins have ambitious plans but need to excel on defense.

7. SIERRA GORGE; Trailblazers need QB production to stack with other strengths.

8. SANTA MARGARITA; Will build around QB Jaxon Potter and a very good defensive line.

9.NORCO; The versatile WR Grant Gray leads a solid Cougars team.

10. WARREN; Talent abounds, led by QB Nico Iamaleava.

11. CORONA DEL MAR; QB David Rasor has many guns to look for.

12. ORANGE LUTHERAN; It’s coach Rod Sherman’s second year, so look for further improvements.

13.OXNARD PACIFICA; This could be the best team in Ventura County.

14th ST. Bonaventure; QB Anthony Wolter will try to fuel the offense.

15.INGLEWOOD; Skill position transfers keep Sentinels in Division 2 mix.

16. SAN JUAN HILL; The children from the neighborhood want to make their school known.

17.LONG BEACH POLY; QB Darius Curry is healthy and ready to make an impact.

18 ST. FRANCIS; Supported by transfers, strong offensive line and improved defense.

19. BISHOP AMAT; If Lancers can improve with a challenging schedule, beware.

20. MURRIETA VALLEY; Bär and Tiger Bachmeier lead the Nighthawks.

21.RANCHOCUCAMONGA; QB CJ Tiller is a key player for the team with many skills.

22. CHAMINADE; Strong line play makes Eagles a team that could surprise.

23. SIMITAL; Lots of experience at QB, RB, WR and in secondary school.

24. SERVITE: With big holes to fill, brothers still have enough talent to cause trouble.

25. JSERRA: Lions have a lot of returnees but need strong play at the QB position.