The 2026 High School Transfer Tracker is officially launched to identify the top transfer players in Southern California.
There were more than 17,000 transfers statewide last school year, and football is the sport that consistently has more than any other.
Under CIF rules, players who transfer and physically move with their family are immediately eligible to play at the new school. If a player transfers and his family does not move, there is a sit-out period of almost 50% of the season. The date athletes become eligible in the fall after sitting out is September 28, 2026 for the South and September 24, 2026 for the City.
Players listed are confirmed to have changed schools via social media or from coaches, parents or players. Their eligibility for transfer remains uncertain until the documents are submitted to the Southern Division or Municipal Division. Names will be updated weekly with the most recent at the top. Students have also been known to change their minds before the start of the season.
Gina Wang
Previous school: JSerra
New School: Serve
Position: Quarterbacks
Year in fall 2026: Junior
Buzz: He had 17 touchdown passes as a sophomore.
Jaden Jefferson
Previous school: Cathedral
New School: Centenary of the Crown
Position: Quarterbacks
Fall 2026 year: Senior
Buzz: He is a small but dynamic back with tremendous passing and running ability. He has been a starter since his freshman year.
Quentin Hale
Previous school: Cathedral
New School: Centenary of the Crown
Position: Receiver
Fall 2026 year: Senior
Buzz: In 2025, he had 62 receptions and 12 touchdown catches.
Simote Tupou
Previous school: Henderson (Nev.) Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon
New School: Saint John Bosco
Position: Defense lines
Fall 2026 year: Junior
Buzz: Had 19 sacks as a 6-1, 230-pound sophomore.
Koa Smith-Mayall
Previous school: JSerra
New School: Santa Margarita
Position: Quarterbacks
Fall 2026 year: Senior
Buzz: JSerra was briefly the starting QB and overcame an injury early in high school.
Cruz Nunez
Previous school: JSerra
New School: Santa Margarita
Position: Linebackers
Fall 2026 year: Senior
Buzz: He had 15 solo tackles as a junior.
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