With the high school football season getting underway, here's a look at the top teams from cities across the San Diego Section that feature multiple football programs.
These selections are based on recent head-to-head results and overall team success.
City (# of Teams): School
Calexico (2): Vincent Memorial Scots
Def. Calexico 49-14 in 2025
Carlsbad (3): Carlsbad Lancers
Def. La Costa Canyon 27-23 in 2025 Open Div. Semifinal
Chula Vista (8): Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders
18-0 vs. Chula Vista teams since 2020
El Cajon (6): Granite Hills Eagles
6-0 vs. El Cajon teams since 2020
El Centro (2): Central Spartans
7 straight wins vs. El Centro Southwest
Escondido (6): San Pasqual Golden Eagles
18 straight wins vs. Escondido teams since 2015
La Jolla (3): La Jolla Vikings
3 straight wins vs. La Jolla teams
Oceanside (3): Oceanside Pirates
Def. El Camino 22-0 in 2025
San Diego (27): Cathedral Catholic Dons
2025 Open Div. Champions, 3 straight wins vs. San Diego teams
San Marcos (2): Mission Hills Grizzlies
Def. San Marcos 28-21 in 2025
Santee (2): West Hills Wolf Pack
3 straight wins vs. Santana
Spring Valley (3): Mount Miguel Matadors
5-0 vs. Monte Vista & Steele Canyon since 2021
Vista (2): Rancho Buena Vista Longhorns
Def. Vista 13-12 in 2025
Teams that have their city to themselves:
Blythe - Palo Verde Valley Yellow Jackets
Brawley - Brawley Wildcats
Calipatria - Calipatria Hornets
Coronado - Coronado Islanders
Fallbrook - Fallbrook Warriors
Holtville - Holtville Vikings
Imperial - Imperial Tigers
Imperial Beach - Mar Vista Mariners
Julian - Julian Eagles
La Mesa - Helix Highlanders
Lakeside - El Capitan Vaqueros
National City - Sweetwater Red Devils
Pine Valley - Mountain Empire Red Hawks
Poway - Poway Titans
Ramona - Ramona Bulldogs
Solana Beach - Santa Fe Christian Eagles
Valley Center - Valley Center Jaguars
