California CIF Southern Section Boys Basketball Top 25 rankings, Dec. 7

Harvard-Westlake's Joe Sterling has been lighting it up while the Wolverines climb the rankings in this week's Top 25.

Joe Sterling of Harvard-Westlake drives the ball against Bishop Gorman of Nevada. / Samuel Mawanda

Sierra Canyon and Santa Margarita each took its first loss of the season — both to the same team in Bishop McNamara (MD) in D.C.

Crean Lutheran, Harvard-Westlake, Corona Centennial and San Gabriel Academy rise after impressive play last week while Redondo Union, Crespi and JSerra drop a few spots.

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Village Christian, Bishop Montgomery and St. Bernard join the fold this week after quality wins or top-notch stretches of play.

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Here are the latest Top 25 rankings as of December 7, 2025:

1. SIERRA CANYON (5-1)

The Trailblazers lose to Bishop McNamara (MD) in D.C. 57-52.

2. SANTA MARGARITA (6-1)

The Eagles' only loss is to Bishop McNamara (MD).

3. ST. JOHN BOSCO (4-0)

Two wins this past week against Francis Parker and Los Alamitos.

4. CREAN LUTHERAN (7-1)

Saints are putting it together. Tournament this coming week then a showdown with Sierra Canyon on Dec. 20.

5. NOTRE DAME/SHERMAN OAKS (5-2)

NaVorro Bowman Jr. is playing as well as anyone, but needs a little more help in big games. Knights only losses are to Santa Margarita and Arizona's Millennium.

6. HARVARD-WESTLAKE (7-1)

Wolverines move up a smidge after winning six straight. Joe Sterling can't miss right now — had 36 points (seven 3s) against San Diego Francis Parker.

7. REDONDO UNION (5-1)

Dropped its first game to a dangrous San Gabriel Academy team.

8. CORONA CENTENNIAL (6-1)

The Huskies' only loss is to Webster Groves (MO) and just beat Crossroads.

9. CROSSROADS (6-1)

The Roadrunners drop their first game to Corona Centennial.

10. SAN GABRIEL ACADEMY (1-3)

This team is searching for consistency, but can compete with anyone when firing on all cylinders.

11. CRESPI (5-2)

The Celts showed resilience this past week. Lost to Village Christian at the buzzer then beat JSerra.

12. JSERRA (5-3)

The Lions have lost two straight to Crespi and Millennium (AZ).

13. ETIWANDA (9-0)

The Eagles are rolling thanks to defense — have only scored in the 70s once this season.

14. INGLEWOOD (6-1)

Jason Crowe Jr. is expected to break the California all-time scoring record on Tuesday at home against Beverly Hills.

15. VILLAGE CHRISTIAN (6-1)

The Crusaders have proven to be a Division 1-level playoff team. Freshman Will Conroy Jr. has been unreal.

16. FAIRMONT PREP (5-1)

The Huskies were idle last week.

17. LA MIRADA (1-3)

The Matadores and San Gabriel Academy have the three best losses in the Southern Section. Time to start winning — they will.

18. ROLLING HILLS PREP (8-0)

The Huskies' rise is in these rankings is capped due to strength of schedule. They'll be tested at the Classic at Damien after Christmas.

18. PASADENA (3-1)

The Bulldogs take on Arcadia in a Pacific League showdown on Dec. 10.

20. DAMIEN (10-1)

Junior Zaire Rasshan is averaging 21 points per game, according to MaxPreps.

21. BISHOP MONTGOMERY (8-0)

Doug Mitchell's team is back.

22. ST. BERNARD (4-4)

Good wins and questionable losses, but capable of competing at a high level. Brandon Granger can fill it up.

23. EASTVALE ROOSEVELT (5-2)

Coming off a loss to St. Bernard. Freshman Travis Walton Jr. is one to watch.

24. ORANGE LUTHERAN (6-2)

Lancers coming off a win over a team from Texas.

25. CHAMINADE (9-0)

The Eagles have multiple weapons that can lead their team in scoring on any given night.

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