THE TIMES’ RANKINGS

A look at the top 10 boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams in the region:

BOYS

1. Canyon Country Canyon (SS-Foothill)

Cowboys will face superb field in team sweepstakes race of Mt. San Antonio College Invitational on Saturday.

2. Long Beach Poly (SS-Moore)

Defending state Division I champion Jackrabbits will race Canyon for the third time this season in Mt. SAC Invitational.

3. Riverside Rubidoux (SS-Sunkist)

Falcons defeated Temecula Valley, 60-87, to win inaugural Inland Empire Challenge.

4. Lake Forest El Toro (SS-South Coast)

Chargers move up three spots after runaway victory in Orange County championships

5. Temecula Valley (SS-Southwestern)

Golden Bears were second in Inland Empire meet while competing without No. 2 runner John Mendoza.

6. Dana Point Dana Hills

(SS-South Coast)

Dolphins were fourth in Orange County championships but attach minimal importance to that meet.

7. Rosemead Bosco Tech

(SS-Camino Real)

Tigers will run in individual sweepstakes race at Mt. SAC Invitational.

8. Oak Park (SS-Tri-Valley)

Eagles will bypass Mt. SAC Invitational, prepare for Ventura County championships next Friday.

9. Barstow (SS-Desert Sky)

Aztecs will face Estancia in Division III sweepstakes race at Mt. SAC Invitational this afternoon.

10. Costa Mesa Estancia

(SS-Pacific Coast)

Eagles bypassed Orange County championships to prepare for Mt. SAC Invitational.

GIRLS

1. Anaheim Esperanza (SS-Sunset)

Aztecs move up four spots in rankings after runaway victory in Orange County championships.

2. Dana Point Dana Hills

(SS-South Coast)

Dolphins were third in Orange County championships, but could contend for title in team sweepstakes race of Mt. San Antonio College Invitational on Saturday.

3. Murrieta Valley (SS-Southwestern)

Nighthawks had five of the top 12 finishers while winning Inland Empire Challenge.

4. Irvine Woodbridge (SS-Sea View)

The top-ranked Division II team in state placed second in Orange County championships.

5. Yucaipa (SS-San Andreas)

Thunderbirds will race Esperanza, Dana Hills, Murrieta Valley, Ayala and Peninsula in team sweepstakes at Mt. SAC Invitational.

6. Chino Hills Ayala (SS-Sierra)

Bulldogs bypassed Inland Empire meet to prepare for Mt. SAC Invitational.

7. Palos Verdes Peninsula (SS-Bay)

Panthers had six of top 10 finishers in Bay League meet on Oct. 11.

8. Canyon Country Canyon (SS-Foothill)

Cowboys will run in individual sweepstakes race at Mt. SAC Invitational.

9. Santa Ana Foothill (SS-Century)

Emily Haigh and sisters Laura and Katie Strachan led Knights to fourth-place finish in Orange County championships.

10. Newport Beach Corona del Mar

(SS-Pacific Coast)

Sea Kings place fifth in Orange County championships, make their first appearance in top 10.