Wildcats varsity football will join the new Kappa League in Orange County, part of efforts to balance and equalize league and playoff match-ups for more equitable competition.

Why It Matters

The change in league configuration aims to reduce blowouts and group teams of similar skill levels, providing a greater probability of winning league games and CIF play-offs for the participating teams.

By the Numbers
  • New Kappa League includes schools: St. Margaret’s, Segerstrom, Westminster, Esperanza, and Garden Grove high schools.
  • Rating for league placement determined by calpreps.com: 65% based on the past year’s record, and 35% based on the previous year’s record.
State of Play
  • Wildcats varsity football started the season 4-1 but struggled in the Crestview League, being outscored 170-13 and falling to Elsinore High School in the CIF-Southern Section Division 10 play-offs.
  • New leagues provide balanced skill-wise match-ups, with annual reshuffling based on team performance.
  • Concerns expressed about the end of traditional league match-ups and rivalries.
What's Next

The annual reshuffling of leagues based on team performance may lead to potential upward movements for teams. New rivalries are expected to develop with rematches against new league opponents.

Bottom Line

The formation of new leagues, such as the Kappa League, aims to create fairer and more competitive match-ups, providing teams with a better shot at winning league games and advancing in the CIF play-offs.