Dons won a state title last year, as did Mater Dei Catholic, which is No. 3 starting the season
After watching 7-on-7 tournaments and polling coaches, it became apparent Cathedral Catholic, Mater Dei Catholic and Carlsbad were going to be the top three prep football teams in the Union-Tribune’s preseason Top 10.Cathedral Catholic finished the 2021 season 12-2, beating Folsom in the State 1-AA championship game.
Carlsbad was 11-1, with the only loss coming to Cathedral Catholic in the San Diego Section Open Division title game.Advertisement With all three teams loaded again this season, it was determined someone has to beat Cathedral Catholic before the Dons surrender the No. 1 spot.No. 3 Mater Dei Catholic hosts Cathedral Catholic at 6 p.m. Saturday.Madison, Lincoln and Helix — all Top 10 teams at the end of last season — start 2022 ranked 4-5-6.Scripps Ranch, which beat Santa Clara Wilcox for the San Diego Section’s third state championship , lost several key players and opens this season No. 9.
1. Cathedral Catholic — State 1-AA champions are loaded on defense. Offense is work in progress; No. 10 in state3. Mater Dei Catholic — State 2-AA champions loaded on both sides of the ball; No. 9 state5. Lincoln — As usual, Hornets have talent and speed all over the field; No. 41 state7. Mission Hills — As usual, Grizzlies are big, tough, athletic and well coached; No. 65 state
8. Torrey Pines — Falcons shouldn’t miss a beat as veteran assistant Robby Collins takes control; No. 47 state10. Poway — Titans returned top RB and an emerging QB; No. 85 statePatrick Henry , Granite Hills , Ramona , Steele Canyon , University City , Brawley , Eastlake , La Costa Canyon , El Camino , Christian , Oceanside , La Jolla Country Day .
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