THE TIMES’ RANKINGS

A look at the preseason top 10 boys’ track and field teams in the Southland:

1. Taft (CS)

Sprinter Noah Smith and quarter-miler Justin Tryon could lead Toreadors to their first state title since 1986.

2. Long Beach Poly (SS-Div. I)

Sprinter Chreston Anderson and high jumper David Sutton help make Jackrabbits co-favorite for state title.

3. Edison (SS-Div. I)

Denny Flanagan is the No. 2 returning hurdler in the state in highs and intermediates.

4. Dominguez (SS-Div. II)

Jarvis Littleton and Justin Wyatt should excel in the 400 meters for Dons.

5. Etiwanda (SS-Div. I)

D’ornoir Flax placed second in the high jump for Eagles in Division I championships last year.

6. Don Lugo (SS-Div. I)

Raphael Asafo-Agyei is top returning 800 runner in the state for Conquistadores.

7. Dorsey (CS)

Dons have fastest returning high hurdler in the state in Jermaine Rollison.

8. Birmingham (CS)

Patriots return several performers from team that placed second in City championships.

9. Arroyo Grande (SS-Div. I)

Jon Howard is the No. 2 returning shotputter in the state for Eagles.

10. Canyon Country Canyon (SS-Div. I)

Luke Llamas leads superb group of distance runners.