Pictured: Madison running back Pierre Cormier
Red Zone Preseason Top 10
Records from last season, division in parentheses
1. Helix (II) (12-1) – Defending state champions begin the season on top
2. Oceanside (II) (9-3-1) – Pirates are hungry after seeing title streak end
3. Poway (II) (12-0-1) – Titans return key players, face new challenge in D-II
4. Cathedral Catholic (III) (12-1) – Dons seeking sixth straight D-III section crown
5. La Costa Canyon (II) (9-3) – Mavericks looking to get over postseason hump
6. Mission Hills (I) (7-4-1) – Early D-I favorite loaded with returners
7. Vista (I) (7-6) – Panthers looking to follow up on finals appearance
8. Eastlake (I) (8-4) – Speedy Titans host Helix in season opener
9. Valley Center (IV) (12-1) – Defending champs face Poway and Oceanside early
10. Madison (IV) (10-1-1) – Skilled Warhawks open against Lincoln in city battle
Also Considered
Steele Canyon (II) (8-4), Lincoln (III) (2-9-1), St. Augustine (IV) (9-2), Mira Mesa (I) (5-5-1), Christian (V) (10-3)
Note: Part of the North County Times Sportswriters/Sportscasters Poll
Pictured: Madison running back Pierre Cormier
Red Zone Preseason Top 10
Records from last season, division in parentheses
1. Helix (II) (12-1) – Defending state champions begin the season on top
2. Oceanside (II) (9-3-1) – Pirates are hungry after seeing title streak end
3. Poway (II) (12-0-1) – Titans return key players, face new challenge in D-II
4. Cathedral Catholic (III) (12-1) – Dons seeking sixth straight D-III section crown
5. La Costa Canyon (II) (9-3) – Mavericks looking to get over postseason hump
6. Mission Hills (I) (7-4-1) – Early D-I favorite loaded with returners
7. Vista (I) (7-6) – Panthers looking to follow up on finals appearance
8. Eastlake (I) (8-4) – Speedy Titans host Helix in season opener
9. Valley Center (IV) (12-1) – Defending champs face Poway and Oceanside early
10. Madison (IV) (10-1-1) – Skilled Warhawks open against Lincoln in city battle
Also Considered
Steele Canyon (II) (8-4), Lincoln (III) (2-9-1), St. Augustine (IV) (9-2), Mira Mesa (I) (5-5-1), Christian (V) (10-3)
Note: Part of the North County Times Sportswriters/Sportscasters Poll