Win or go home. High school football sectional play has arrived for Class 4A through Class A (5A and 6A will begin Oct. 31, with the exception of one 5A game). Here are the best 20 matchups, in my opinion, around the state this week. From No. 20 to No. 1:

20: Monrovia (3-6) vs. Scecina (5-4), at Roncalli, Class 2A Sectional 37

Monrovia’s record is a little misleading considering the Bulldogs’ schedule. The losses – to Cascade, Linton-Stockton, Triton Central, Tri-West, Bedford North Lawrence and Indian Creek – are all to teams that have been ranked in the top-10 or, in Bedford North Lawrence’s case, two classes larger. Monrovia averages 231 yards rushing per game, led by sophomore Ryder Bain (844 yards, nine TDs). Scecina has improved by two games in Dan Harris’ second year as coach. Sen

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