The latest Bay Area News Group rankings for girls prep flag football have been released, reflecting significant shifts following the NCS semifinals. With impressive performances, Granada and San Ramon Valley have moved up the ranks, while Los Gatos has made its way into the top ten.
Menlo School retains the top position despite a narrow loss to Sacred Heart Prep. They currently hold a record of 14 wins and 2 losses. Following their recent games, Menlo beat Los Altos 30-6 after a close 13-12 defeat against Sacred Heart Prep. Their next challenge is the CCS Open Division semifinal against Menlo-Atherton, scheduled for Thursday at 3 PM.
Sacred Heart Prep remains in second place with a record of 20-2. They secured victories over Menlo School and Milpitas, winning 13-12 and 26-0, respectively. Their upcoming match is against Los Gatos in the CCS Open Division semifinal on Wednesday at 3 PM.
Granada has significantly improved its ranking, moving from eighth to third with a record of 15-6. Their recent victories included a commanding 33-0 win over Heritage and a 13-7 win against Las Lomas. They will face San Ramon Valley in the NCS Division I championship on Thursday at 7 PM, hosted at Clayton Valley.
San Ramon Valley has also risen in the rankings, now sitting at fourth with a record of 17-6. They triumphed over Liberty and California with scores of 8-2 and 24-13, respectively. Like Granada, they will compete in the NCS Division I championship on Thursday at 7 PM.
The fifth position is occupied by California, holding a record of 17-4 after defeating Clayton Valley 13-0 but losing to San Ramon Valley. Their season comes to an end following these results.
Las Lomas, with a record of 25-1, falls to sixth after a 6-0 victory against Castro Valley but a loss to Granada. Their season also concludes here.
Liberty now sits in seventh place with a record of 18-2 after their loss to San Ramon Valley. They will not continue in the playoffs.
Clayton Valley Charter holds the eighth spot with a record of 19-4, finishing their season after a loss to California. Heritage follows in ninth place, with a record of 17-3, concluding their campaign after a defeat by Granada.
Los Gatos has made a notable entry into the top ten, moving up to tenth place with a record of 21-5 after beating Carlmont 13-12. They will compete against Sacred Heart Prep in the CCS Division I semifinals on Wednesday at 3 PM.
Carlmont is ranked eleventh with a record of 12-5, concluding their season after a close loss to Los Gatos. Castro Valley, in twelfth place with 18 wins and 8 losses, also wraps up their season after a loss to Las Lomas.
Acalanes holds thirteenth place with a record of 17-2, advancing to the NCS Division II championship against Cardinal Newman on Thursday at 5 PM. James Logan ranks fourteenth with a record of 17-4, finishing their season after multiple defeats.
Finally, Menlo-Atherton remains in fifteenth place with a record of 13-2 following their victories over Woodside and St. Francis SCP. They are set to face Menlo School in the CCS Open Division semifinal on Thursday at 4:30 PM.
Teams eligible for these rankings come from leagues primarily based in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, and San Mateo counties. Coaches are encouraged to keep MaxPreps updated with statistics and match results to ensure accurate rankings.
