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IE Varsity’s high school football rankings, Oct. 26

Centennial remains on top following its win over Chaparral, and Murrieta Valley vaults back into the top 10 after beating Murrieta Mesa.

Centennial head coach Matt Logan talks with his players after the 21-20 loss to Santa Margarita in the nonleague football game in Corona on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Centennial head coach Matt Logan talks with his players after the 21-20 loss to Santa Margarita in the nonleague football game in Corona on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Eric-Paul Johnson’s Inland high school football rankings heading into the final week of the regular season.

1. CENTENNIAL (6-3)

The Huskies beat Chaparral 41-27 to clinch Big West Conference-North title.

Previous ranking: 1

Up next: Thursday at Murrieta Mesa

2. CHAPARRAL (5-4)

The Pumas still secured playoff berth despite last week’s loss to Centennial.

Previous ranking: 2

Up next: Thursday at Vista Murrieta

3. RANCHO CUCAMONGA (6-3)

The Cougars seeking a second straight unbeaten Baseline League title run.

Previous ranking: 3

Up next: Friday vs. Damien

4. NORCO (6-3)

The Cougars need to beat Murrieta Valley to secure automatic playoff berth.

Previous ranking: 4

Up next: Thursday at Murrieta Valley

5. SAN JACINTO (8-1)

The Tigers came up short in 14-13 nonleague loss to El Cajon Granite Hills.

Previous ranking: 5

Up next: Friday vs. West Valley

6. GREAT OAK (7-2)

The Wolfpack beat King to secure at least a share of the Big West-South title.

Previous ranking: 6

Up next: Thursday vs. Corona

7. CHINO HILLS (5-4)

The Huskies knocked off Etiwanda 35-10 to claim an automatic playoff spot.

Previous ranking: 7

Up next: Thursday at Upland

8. BONITA (9-0)

The Bearcats need to beat Glendora to avoid sharing the Sierra League title.

Previous ranking: 8

Up next: Thursday vs. Glendora

9. MURRIETA VALLEY (4-5)

The Nighthawks beat Murrieta Mesa 20-7 to set up a showdown with Norco.

Previous ranking: 12

Up next: Thursday vs. Norco

Murrieta Valley running back Tahj Stephens, (#8), jumps and avoids the tackle from Rancho Cucamonga's Kingston Penn, (#26), in a non-league football game at Rancho Cucamonga High in Rancho Cucamonga, August 20, 2026. The Cougar defeated the Nighthawks 28-14, in the season opener. (Photo by John Valenzuela/Contributing Photographer)
Murrieta Valley running back Tahj Stephens, (#8), jumps and avoids the tackle from Rancho Cucamonga’s Kingston Penn, (#26), in a non-league football game at Rancho Cucamonga High in Rancho Cucamonga, August 20, 2026. The Cougar defeated the Nighthawks 28-14, in the season opener. (Photo by John Valenzuela/Contributing Photographer)

10. MURRIETA MESA (3-6)

The Rams end first season in the Big West-North against No. 1 Centennial.

Previous ranking: 9

Up next: Thursday vs. Centennial

11. ETIWANDA (5-5)

The Eagles have to wait until Sunday to see if their season will continue.

Previous ranking: 10

Up next: Regular season finished

12. DAMIEN (4-5)

The Spartans can improve their at-large chances with a victory this week.

Previous ranking: 11

Up next: Friday at Rancho Cucamonga

13. CAJON (6-3)

The Cowboys look to run Citrus Belt League table for second straight year.

Previous ranking: 13

Up next: Thursday at Redlands

14. ALTA LOMA (8-1)

The Lions need to win this week to avoid splitting Valle Vista League title.

Previous ranking: 14

Up next: Friday vs. Claremont

15. KING (1-8, six losses by forfeit)

The Wolves can still qualify for the postseason despite forfeiting six games.

Previous ranking: 15

Up next: Thursday at Santiago

16. AQUINAS (5-4)

The Falcons continue to dominate Ironwood League opponents (24-0 all-time).

Previous ranking: 16

Up next: Friday at Capistrano Valley Christian

Aquinas' Sosaia Aluesi, (#55), holds an American flag and bows his head during a prayer before the start of their game against San Jacinto, at Aquinas High School in San Bernardino on Friday, September 25, 2026. (Photo by John Valenzuela/Contributing Photographer)
Aquinas’ Sosaia Aluesi, (#55), holds an American flag and bows his head during a prayer before the start of their game against San Jacinto, at Aquinas High School in San Bernardino on Friday, September 25, 2026. (Photo by John Valenzuela/Contributing Photographer)

17. SUMMIT (7-2)

The SkyHawks takes on crosstown foe in a battle for the Sunkist League title.

Previous ranking: 17

Up next: Friday vs. Jurupa Hills at Miller HS

18. VISTA DEL LAGO (8-1)

The Ravens knocked off Riverside Poly to claim their first Ivy League crown.

Previous ranking: 18

Up next: Thursday at Rancho Christian

19. VISTA MURRIETA (2-7)

The Broncos need a win this week to have any chance at making the playoffs.

Previous ranking: 19

Up next: Thursday vs. Chaparral

20. BEAUMONT (5-4)

The Cougars host Citrus Valley for second place in the Citrus Belt League.

Previous ranking: 20

Up next: Thursday vs. Citrus Valley

Teams on the bubble (listed in alphabetical order): Citrus Valley (8-1, one win by forfeit), Colton (8-1), Hillcrest (8-1), Paloma Valley (6-3), Rancho Verde (5-4), Roosevelt (4-5), San Dimas (7-2), Santiago (6-3), Temecula Valley (8-1, one win by forfeit), Valley View (7-2).

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