Cardinals, Warriors begin football seasons with CIF rankings

The Tri-Valley League is well represented in the Northwest Division’s preseason poll that was released by the Southern Section’s CIF office on Wednesday.

Four of the league’s five teams find themselves starting the season with a top-10 ranking. Of the four, Bishop Diego is near the top at No. 2 behind top-ranked Torrance.

Nordhoff claimed the No. 6 position while Carpinteria is No. 9 and Oak Park No. 10.

All four ranked Tri-Valley League teams begin their season this Friday in Week Zero games.

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NORTHWEST DIVISION CIF POLL

1. Torrance
2. Bishop Diego
3. Centennial/Compton
4. Maranatha
5. Cantwell Sacred Heart
6. Nordhoff
7. El Segundo
8. South Torrance
9. Carpinteria
10. Oak Park