With the CIF-Southern Section postseason football brackets set to be released on Sunday, expect to see a reshuffling of the top four seeds in the Northern Division.

The super-sized Marmonte League has three of the Top 17 teams in this week's CalHiSports' state rankings -- No. 1 Oaks Christian, No. 11 Moorpark and No. 17 St. Bonaventure.

Two weeks ago, prior to St. Bonaventure's upset to Bishop Amat, the poll had Oaks Christian at No. 1, St. Bonaventure at No. 3 and Moorpark at No. 13.

The total jumps to four teams in Rivals.com's Southern Section rankings -- No. 2 Oaks Christian, No. 4 Moorpark, No. 7 St. Bonaventure and No. 24 Westlake.

This week's CIF-SS rankings features No. 1 Moorpark, No. 3 St. Bonaventure, No. 4 Westlake and No. 5 Newbury Park in the Northern Division and No. 1 Oaks Christian in the Northwest Division.

"There's more bad news here," Simi Valley High athletic director Matt La Belle told Moorpark athletic director Rob Dearborn Thursday evening.

It looks like the Marmonte League added more state powers than playoff berths Thursday.

Originally, it was thought that 10-team league would split up into two divisions, each with three combined playoff berths. But it appears only 40 percent of the league will be guaranteed postseason berths, rather than 60 percent of a typical five-team league.

"We're in a 10-team league with nine league games," said Dearborn. "That's what's voted on and it can't be changed.

"We're not an association. We're a league. Big difference.

"We could split the league in half but we still only get four playoff spots, so it doesn't make much sense."

That would mean each school would have a single non-league game to schedule each season.

"We all have contracts for games that we're going to have to break," said Dearborn. "This is set by CIF. That's the way it is unless there's some new ground broken.

"It's a big, big mess."

Here is a look at where some of the area teams stand in a few of the state, regional and national rankings:

STATE RANKINGS:
- MaxPreps: No. 2. Oaks Christian
No. 5. Moorpark
No. 14 St. Bonaventure

WEST REGIONAL RANKINGS:
- ESPN Rise Top 20: No. 1 Oaks Christian. West Region bubble: Moorpark.

NATIONAL RANKINGS:
- MaxPreps Xcellent 25: No. 5 Oaks Christian

- USA Today Super 25: No. 5 Oaks Christian

- ESPN Rise Fab 50: No. 4 Oaks Christian

Oxnard's first regular-season loss in 23 games cost the Yellowjackets a place in the Northern Division rankings.

The Moorpark High football team moved up to No. 1 in the CIF-Southern Section Northern Division polls Monday.

Northern Division

St. Bonaventure 42, Los Angeles Jordan 21: Meyer leads Seraphs by David Lassen in Los Angeles.
Moorpark 31, Ventura 7: Rohach singled out for Moorpark by Loren Ledin in Moorpark.
Channel Islands 28, Santa Clara 7: CI uses sizeable advantage by Derry Eads in Oxnard.
Oxnard 30, San Luis Obispo 14: Oxnard rallies by staff reports

Northwest Division

Oaks Christian 28, Skyline (Wash.) 25: Oaks wins battle by Mason Kelly, Seattle Times
Fillmore 27, Bishop Diego 25: Big plays lift Fillmore by Barry Punzal in Santa Barbara
Nordhoff 14, Santa Ynez 12: Nordhoff hangs on by Ted Cotti in Ojai

Some news, notes and highlights from Friday night's games:

Oaks Christian 28, Skyline 25: The Lions took a big step toward a bowl berth by passing their toughest test of the season on the road in Washington. Oaks (3-0) jumped out to an early 14-0 lead, and managed to hold off a late Skyline charge. Malcolm Jones (19 carries, 133 yards) scored the game-winning touchdown on a 48-yard run in the fourth quarter, and Max Napolitano clinched the win with an interception in the waning seconds. Playing in the state he will soon reside full time, Oaks quarterback Nick Montana, a University of Washington commit, completed 21 of 32 passes for 258 yards and three touchdowns to hand Skyline QB Jake Heaps his first high school loss. But the most pressing question of the night might have been how many times ESPNU showed Joe Montana and his wife on the split screen. Can you say overkill?

Moorpark 31, Ventura 7: Moorpark (3-0) employed a single-QB offense with Brody Rohach taking all the snaps and Brian Blechen being used as a receiver and defensive back. Rohach passed for 177 yards and touchdowns of 50, 42 and 23 yards. Should we expect this to continue? Ever-coy Moorpark coach Tim Lins wasn't telling. Ventura (0-2) cut down on its turnovers, but its offense couldn't generate much against Moorpark's strong defense.

Channel Islands 28, Santa Clara 7: Raise your hand if you had Channel Islands and Hueneme both starting the season 3-0. Didn't think so. But CI used its passing attack to improve to 3-0 for the first time in 19 years. QB Bobby Diaz was 13 of 20 for 209 yards and one touchdown. Santa Clara committed four turnovers to fall to 0-2.

Nordhoff 14, Santa Ynez 12: Nordhoff held off the Santa Ynez comeback when Logan Crow intercepted a pass with 40 seconds remaining. The Rangers led 14-0 behind touchdowns from Cody Burgess (117 yards rushing) and Crow. Santa Ynez failed on a two-point conversion to tie the game on its second score with 7:38 to play. Nordhoff QB Skyler Logsdon was 10 of 20 for 133 yards.

St. Bonaventure 42, L.A. Jordan 21: Friday night lights was Friday afternoon sunlight for the Seraphs (3-0) as they played a day game. Senior QB Logan Meyer had his best statistical performance of the season, completing 18 for 25 for 312 yards and three touchdowns in just three quarters. Meyer started 7 for 7 for 187 yards and two touchdowns.

Fillmore 27, Bishop Diego 25:  The Flashes rallied for their first win when Zach Golson caught a pass from Corey Cole on 3rd-and 11 and sprinted 85 yards down the right sideline for the game-winning touchdown. Bishop Diego opened the game by scoring a touchdown on the very first play from scrimmage - a 72-yard scamper by Brandon Gonzalez - and led 13-0 at one point.

Oxnard 30, San Luis Obispo 14: That long bus ride was much more pleasurable thanks to those 20 points Oxnard scored in the fourth quarter to rally for the win. The Yellowjackets trailed 14-10 entering the final quarter, but Henry Fernandez ran for three touchdowns. Fernandez compiled 103 of his 166 yards rushing in the fourth quarter. Alex Gavin had 103 yards rushing.

Thacher 52, Cuyama Valley 6: QB Austin Krause threw for 143 yards and three touchdowns for the Toads in an eight-man road victory.   
  

St. Bonaventure and Oaks Christian are ranked No. 1 in the Northern and Northwest Divisions, respectively, in the CIF-Southern Section preseason football polls.

All-Ventura County offensive tackle Joe Frank of Moorpark High has made a verbal commitment to the Air Force Academy.

The Marmonte League held its league meeting today and decided to extend an invitation to Oaks Christian School to participate in its league while leaving Calabasas to find another league pending CIF-SS approval. This was the official press release issued a few minutes ago:

"The Marmonte League has extended an invitation to Oaks Christian High School to join the members of the Marmonte League which include:  Agoura High School, Moorpark High School, Newbury Park High School, Royal High School, Thousand Oaks High School and Westlake High School to participate fully in all league sports.

"While the Marmonte League recognizes Calabasas High School and the contributions it has brought to the league it regrets the affects this decision will have on them; however, it is in the best interest of the League to extend this invitation to Oaks Christian High School to have full participation in all sports."

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CIF-SS Northern Division football final

St. Bonaventure 42, Moorpark 7: St. Bonaventure dominates by Loren Ledin in Moorpark
Sidebar: Moorpark given early jolt by Rhiannon Potkey in Moorpark


CIF-SS Northwest Division football final

Oaks Christian 63, Serra 28: Jones' four TDs lead Oaks Christian to sixth straight section title by David Lassen in Westlake Village.
 

Moorpark's offense will not be a shutout.

Tyler Peterson scampered 36 yards with 4:40 remaining in the game to narrow the huge gap to 42-7 in favor of St. Bonaventure.

Isaiah Burton scored his second touchdown of the third quarter - and third touchdown of the game - on an 11-yard reception from Logan Meyer to give St. Bonaventure a 42-0 lead over Moorpark with 15 seconds remaining in the quarter.

Isaiah Burton caught his second touchdown pass of the game - an 8-yard strike from Logan Meyer - to give St. Bonaventure a 35-0 lead over Moorpark with 3:31 remaining in the third quarter.

The drive was 65 yards and nine plays for the Seraphs.

Moorpark quarterback Brody Rohach was down on the field for a few minutes after absorbing a vicious hit to the chest on a Bonaventure blitz. Rohach stayed in the pocket to release the pass and it was complete, but he felt the pain after.

Brian Blechen has replaced Rohach, and was picked off on his third play of the game by Dylan Davis - his second interception of the game.

St. Bonaventure has increased its lead to 14-0 on a 52-yard touchdown run by Devon Blackledge with 8:18 remaining in the first half.

Blackledge took the handoff and went straight up the gut and sprinted the rest of the way into the end zone.

Moorpark's big-play linebacker Corey Sandoval left the game after the first play, hobbling on what appears to be an injured left ankle. The Moorpark medical staff has been working on Sandoval since he left the game at the 11:44 mark of the first quarter.

St. Bonaventure went three and out on its first offensive series. Moorpark had two first downs, but punted away.

The kickoff between Moorpark and St. Bonaventure in the CIF-Southern Section Northern Division championship game is just minutes away here at Moorpark High.

The place is packed. Not sure what capacity is - but the announcer just said, "I think we are about to find out."

Some of the home fans have made their way over to the visiting stands to find a seat. It could be standing room only pretty soon.

A few other notes -

- The field got a little wet during the week. No word if it was tactic employed to slow St. Bonaventure's team speed.

- The hottest ticket item around is a field pass. Everybody has entered the press box looking for Tara Thomas - the holder of the precious field passes. She is wearing a yellow sweatshirt if you are still trying to locate her.

- Moorpark has installed a big-screen television behind the East end zone.

- Parking was already going to be tough with so much interest in the game, but Moorpark is also hosting a basketball tournament tonight. Be prepared to walk a few miles if you come late.

- St. Bonaventure's pre-game ritual includes performing a miniature version of the haka - a traditional MÄ?ori war dance. The dance is also performed by colleges like BYU and Hawaii.