The 12U / 6th Grade / 7th Grade division in the GSF Tournament Series has emerged as one of the most competitive and balanced groups in Northern California youth football. Across three major events—the NorCal Shootout, Silicon Valley Classic, and the 8th Annual GSF Top Gun 7v7 Tournament—multiple teams have made championship runs, delivered statement victories, and established themselves as contenders.
With three tournaments completed, the official GSF rankings reflect not only championships, but consistency, strength of competition, and head-to-head results across the series.
Official GSF Rankings
| Rank | Team | Total Points | Best Finish | Tournaments Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creek Boyz | 17 | 1st (NorCal Shootout) | 2 |
| 2 | Zoom Sports Academy | 17 | 1st (Silicon Valley Classic) | 2 |
| 3 | CENCAL Apex | 11 | 1st (Top Gun) | 1 |
| 4 | G4G | 11 | 2nd (Silicon Valley Classic) | 2 |
| 5 | ERA Black | 11 | 3rd (NorCal Shootout) | 2 |
| 6 | 209TMP | 9 | 2nd (NorCal Shootout) | 1 |
| 7 | Alpha Dawgs | 8 | 2nd (Top Gun) | 1 |
| 8 | Activated | 5 | 4th (Top Gun) | 1 |
| 9 | ERA White | 6 | 4th (NorCal Shootout) | 2 |
| 10 | WickFit | 4 | 5th (Silicon Valley Classic) | 2 |
Apex CenCal Headlines Top Gun Championship Run
One of the most powerful storylines of the series came from CENCAL Apex, who captured the championship at the 8th Annual GSF Top Gun 7v7 Tournament. Representing the Central Valley, the program showcased resilience, depth, and toughness throughout the event.
Head Coach Brandon credited the team’s preparation and mindset as key factors in their success.
“They show up, they work hard. They work hard in practice. Today was the day they got to have fun, and I’m super proud of them.”
Early adversity tested the group when a key injury occurred in the opening game. Instead of folding, the team responded with one of the most impressive runs of the tournament.
“What started as a pretty disappointing moment ended up with a championship in the end.”
Quarterback Christian Bedsted led the way with a performance defined by leadership and toughness, rallying his team through multiple position changes and high-pressure moments.
“We found a way no matter what… resilient, tenacious… I relied on my team, and they showed up for me.”
Apex CenCal’s championship run not only secured the Top Gun title, but also established them as one of the top programs in the division moving forward.
A Division Defined by Competition
Through three tournaments, the division has produced three different champions, highlighting the depth and parity across all teams.
- Creek Boyz – NorCal Shootout Champions
- Zoom Sports Academy – Silicon Valley Classic Champions
- CENCAL Apex – Top Gun Champions
With multiple teams capable of making deep tournament runs and delivering upset victories, this division continues to be one of the most competitive in the GSF circuit.
How the Rankings Were Determined
- Tournament placement points awarded based on final finish
- Consistency across multiple tournaments prioritized
- Head-to-head matchups used as tie-breakers
- Championship wins carry the highest value
- Strength of competition factored into overall evaluation
Final Takeaway
The 12U / 6th / 7th Grade division has established itself as one of the most exciting and competitive groups in the GSF Tournament Series. With multiple championship teams, rising contenders, and strong overall depth, the future of this division is wide open.