TIMES FOOTBALL RANKINGS / TOP 10
CITY SECTION
1. CRENSHAW: 12-0
Cougar quarterback Devin Hollins came up big against Taft.
2. CARSON: 9-3
Colts looking more and more like a team that can repeat.
3. SAN PEDRO: 9-3
Pirates’ Marine League toughness paid off against Sylmar.
4. WILMINGTON BANNING: 6-6
Pilots reaping the benefits of murderous nonleague schedule.
5. SYLMAR: 11-1
Spartans’ physical matchup against San Pedro was as good as advertised.
6. VAN NUYS BIRMINGHAM: 10-2
Patriots enjoyed one of Southland’s most dramatic turnarounds.
7. GRANADA HILLS: 8-4
Highlanders’ luck ran out against determined Banning.
8. WOODLAND HILLS TAFT: 9-3
Toreadors did not have enough to stop speedy and strong Crenshaw.
9. JEFFERSON: 7-4
Democrats lost to San Pedro on fumble in end zone.
10. WESTCHESTER: 8-3
Comets had great run before Granada Hills ended title hopes.
Others receiving consideration: Dorsey, Marshall, Gardena
SOUTHERN SECTION
1. LONG BEACH POLY: 11-0
Jackrabbit defense faces St. Paul running back De’Andre Scott.
2. LOYOLA: 10-1
Cubs need big plays from quarterback Matt Ware against Edison.
3. ANAHEIM ESPERANZA: 10-1
Surprising A.B. Miller has nothing to lose against fourth-seeded Aztecs.
4. RIALTO EISENHOWER: 10-1
Eagles don’t want repeat of 28-21 loss to Mater Dei in last year’s semifinals.
5. SANTA ANA MATER DEI: 9-2
Monarchs well remember last year’s close call against Eisenhower.
6. HUNTINGTON BEACH EDISON: 9-2
Chargers must neutralize Loyola quarterback Matt Ware.
7. WESTLAKE: 10-1
Top-seeded Warriors play Lompoc in Division IV quarterfinal.
8. NEWHALL HART: 9-2
Indians rolled over Chaminade. Crescenta Valley up next.
9. DOWNEY: 11-0
Vikings might be facing toughest test to date against Ayala.
10. UPLAND: 10-1
Highlanders go against Alta Loma running back DeAndre Belin.
Others receiving consideration: La Mirada, Los Altos, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame
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