| Rank | Team | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DT (DT Precision) | 258 | 2x Champion, Top Gun Winner |
| 2 | CCST | 245 | Rapid Fire Champion (Double Points) |
| 3 | High Intensity | 185 | Silicon Valley Champion |
| 4 | College Park Knights | 180 | Rapid Fire Runner-Up |
| 5 | RSF Black | 175 | Consistent Final Four team |
| 6 | GSF | 170 | Super Team XII Champion |
| 7 | GBGB | 172 | Super Team XI Champion |
| 8 | ELEVATE | 150 | Runner-Up (ST XI) |
| 9 | 2G | 148 | Runner-Up (ST XII) |
| 10 | Alpha Dawgs | 142 | Final Four (Top Gun) |
| 11 | Team PALA | 120 | Silicon Valley Final Four |
| 12 | North Coast Elite | 115 | Top Gun Final Four |
| 13 | TOPNOTCH YouthSF | 108 | ST XII Final Four |
| 14 | King of Kings | 105 | Deep playoff runs |
| 15 | The Finest | 100 | Rapid Fire Final Four |
| 16 | Prolific Star | 98 | Consistent playoff team |
| 17 | ERA White | 95 | Silicon Valley QF |
| 18 | N0Z0N3 | 90 | Rapid Fire QF |
| 19 | Apex Premier | 88 | Top Gun QF |
| 20 | Rise Above | 85 | Consistent playoff team |
How the Rankings Are Calculated
The GSF 7v7 Tournament Series rankings are based on a cumulative points system that evaluates team performance across all official tournaments throughout the season.
Each tournament awards points based on how far a team advances:
- Champion: 100 points
- Runner-Up: 50 points
- Semifinalist: 30 points
- Quarterfinalist: 20 points
- Playoff Wins: Additional value
Select tournaments, such as the Rapid Fire event, carry double points, making those performances especially impactful on the overall standings.
In addition to placement, rankings also account for seeding and strength of performance. Teams that outperform their seed or make deep runs against strong competition gain added value, while consistency across multiple tournaments is heavily rewarded.
The goal of the system is to reflect not just who wins, but which teams consistently perform at a high level throughout the entire GSF 7v7 season.
CCST Captures Rapid Fire Championship, Shakes Up GSF Varsity Rankings
The 9th Annual GSF Rapid Fire 7v7 Tournament delivered exactly what it promised: elite competition, high-level matchups, and a championship run that reshaped the 2026 High School Varsity rankings.
In one of the toughest tournaments of the season, and one that carried double points value, Central Coast Stars Training (CCST) rose above the field, captured the title, and established itself as a legitimate championship contender heading into the final stretch of the GSF 7v7 Tournament Series.
A Championship Built Through Growth and Opportunity
For CCST, the journey to the top did not happen overnight. According to Sobrato Football head coach Joel Rueda, the foundation of the program has always been about creating opportunities for athletes who want extra work and want to sharpen their game outside of the regular season.
“This started as a chance to give players an opportunity, guys who wanted extra work and did not always have that outlet. Now it’s getting bigger and bigger, and more players have opportunities to sharpen their skills and get better.”
Rueda also pointed to the history of talent that has come through the program and how those steppingstones helped lead CCST to this moment.
“We’ve had a bunch of stellar athletes come through here, guys who led the section in statistical categories and even the state in statistical categories. It’s been a lot of steppingstones to get to this point.”
Battling Through a Tough Day
Rapid Fire is known as one of the most demanding events on the GSF calendar. The pace is fast, the bracket is loaded, and the physical toll builds throughout the day. CCST head coach and offensive coordinator Rich Delapaz said the group had to fight through plenty before reaching the top.
“It’s all about the kids at the end of the day. The relationships I make with them and trying to teach them how to be better grown men, while also working on their craft on the football field.”
“I’m just so proud of the guys. After a long day in the sun, a lot of guys were cramping and going through adversity, but at the end of the day, we champions.”
That toughness showed up in the bracket. CCST powered through the field, earned a statement semifinal win over RSF Black, and then edged College Park Knights 13-12 in the championship game to finish the job.
Trust and Team Football Made the Difference
One of the clearest themes from the championship interviews was trust. CCST’s players repeatedly pointed to everyone doing their part, staying composed, and responding together when adversity hit.
Sobrato junior Jace Aguilera explained how that trust helped the team stay locked in.
“It really took trusting all our guys, our safeties and linebackers, trusting that everyone would do their individual job. I got scored on the first drive, but you’ve got to let that go. The team picked us up, offense did their job, and we all did our one part. That’s football.”
Freshman Michael Moore also pointed to the chemistry of the offense and how much everyone depended on one another.
“I can’t really say much because I’m only as good as my quarterback. By him getting me the ball, I’m able to do what I do, and our offense works because we’re all good together.”
Tournament MVP Sets the Tone
Monte Vista junior quarterback Evan Vessey was named Tournament MVP after helping guide CCST through one of the toughest brackets of the season. His message was simple: trust the talent around you and let them make plays.
“It’s about trusting your players. You’ve got guys like Mike, and he’s only a freshman, but he has three more years to be great. You put the ball in their hands, trust them, and they’ll do good things with it.”
Vessey’s poise, leadership, and ability to spread the ball around made him one of the biggest difference-makers of the entire event and helped lift CCST to the biggest win of its season so far.
Why This Championship Matters
This was not just another tournament title. Rapid Fire is one of the most important events on the GSF schedule because it carries double points toward the season rankings. That means CCST’s championship run did more than earn a trophy. It dramatically boosted the program’s position in the High School Varsity season race.
In a field loaded with quality teams, CCST proved it could handle pressure, survive adversity, and close out games against strong competition. That kind of performance can change the entire outlook of a season.
What’s Next
With two major tournaments remaining, the race for the top spot in the GSF 7v7 Tournament Series is still wide open.
- 9th Annual The Big Open Championship — Hayward High School in Hayward, California
- 3rd Annual Champion of Champions Tournament — Fremont High School in Sunnyvale, California
CCST’s Rapid Fire title has officially put the rest of the Varsity field on notice.
Built on opportunity, strengthened through adversity, and powered by trust, CCST’s Rapid Fire championship run was one of the biggest statements of the 2026 offseason.
They did not just win a tournament. They changed the season rankings, elevated their status in the championship race, and showed they are fully capable of competing with anyone left in the field.