TIMES FOOTBALL RANKINGS / TOP 10

CITY SECTION

1. CRENSHAW 7-0

Cougars beat Dorsey but can’t afford letdown against Jefferson.

2. SYLMAR 7-0

Having dispatched Kennedy, Spartans can cruise.

3. WESTCHESTER 6-1

Comets won’t be tested until Nov. 3 against Venice.

4. CARSON 5-2

Colts face tough Marine League opponent and environs at San Pedro.

5. VAN NUYS BIRMINGHAM 7-0

Patriots routed Taft, 41-14, proving they are for real.

6. SAN PEDRO 5-2

Alex Teems led Pirates over Gardena. Job will be tougher against Carson.

7. DORSEY 5-2

Dons lost chance to upend Crenshaw and now must be wary of Locke.

8. GRANADA HILLS KENNEDY 5-1-1

Golden Cougars could not control Sylmar’s Josh Martin.

9. PALISADES 6-1

Dolphins’ playoff fate will be decided Nov. 9 against Westchester.

10. FRANKLIN 5-2

Panthers are headed for Nov. 9 showdown with Marshall.

Others receiving consideration: Taft, Jefferson, Marshall.

SOUTHERN SECTION

1. LONG BEACH POLY 7-0

Hershel Dennis has Jackrabbits rushing toward Moore League title.

2. SANTA ANA MATER DEI 6-1

Monarchs feeling New again after beating Loyola in final seconds.

3. LOYOLA 6-1

Cubs’ loss to Mater Dei might have them meeting L.B. Poly in playoffs.

4. WESTLAKE 6-1

Warriors should win Marmonte League with ease.

5. ANAHEIM ESPERANZA 6-1

Temitope Sonyui has rushed for 1,648 yards and has 21 touchdowns.

6. HUNTINGTON BEACH EDISON 6-1

Chargers shocked Los Alamitos for first time since 1974.

7. RIALTO EISENHOWER 6-1

Eagles play Citrus Belt League showdown against Redlands.

8. LOS ALAMITOS 6-1

Griffins must rebound from Sunset League loss to Edison.

9. NEWHALL HART 5-2

Indians have 45-game Foothill League winning streak.

10. DOWNEY 7-0

Vikings 2-0 in San Gabriel Valley League after win over Dominguez.

Others receiving consideration: Upland, La Mirada, Redlands