TIMES BASKETBALL RANKINGS / TOP 10

BOYS

1. WESTCHESTER: 22-1

Comets are primed to defend City Section championship.

2. SANTA ANA MATER DEI: 23-2

Monarchs looking toward state regional showdown with Westchester.

3. UPLAND: 24-1

Kirk Snyder helped lead Highlanders to Baseline League championship.

4. TORRANCE BISHOP MONTGOMERY: 20-2

Cravens keeping Knights on track to repeat as Division III state champs.

5. COMPTON DOMINGUEZ: 20-4

Embattled Dons finish regular season in New Jersey.

6. CORONA CENTENNIAL: 22-2

Huskies earned big nonleague win over Santa Margarita.

7. LAKEWOOD MAYFAIR: 20-3

Josh Childress and Edwin Draughan still overmatching most opponents.

8. LONG BEACH POLY: 21-5

Jackrabbits could challenge Upland in Southern Section Division I-AAA.

9. FAIRFAX: 18-5

Lions routed twice by Westchester, but want another shot in playoffs.

10. INGLEWOOD: 22-5

Sentinels tripped up by Dijon Thompson and Redondo Union.

Others receiving consideration: Santa Margarita, Muir, Redondo Union.

GIRLS

1. VENTURA BUENA: 23-0

Bulldogs beat Narbonne but will probably see Lady Gauchos again.

2. HARBOR CITY NARBONNE: 18-3

Loree Moore wants rematch with Buena in state regional.

3. LYNWOOD: 17-2

Knights cruised to San Gabriel Valley League championship.

4. LAKEWOOD ARTESIA: 23-2

Pioneers have sights set on more than Suburban League title.

5. REDONDO UNION: 20-4

Sea Hawks won Bay League with two-point win over North Torrance.

6. ANAHEIM ESPERANZA: 21-4

Center Bethany Blair has Aztecs on top in Orange County.

7. IRVINE WOODBRIDGE: 24-0

Warriors rolling, but Buena awaits in playoffs.

8. LONG BEACH POLY: 25-2

Talented Jackrabbits won Moore League championship.

9. BREA OLINDA: 19-4

As usual, Ladycats wrapped up Orange League championship.

10, CLEMENTE: 20-3

Tritons had a few missteps, but appear ready for playoff run.

Others receiving consideration: Troy, Bishop Montgomery, Muir