THE TIMES’ RANKINGS
A look at the top 10 boys’ volleyball teams in the Southland:
1. Mira Costa (3-0)
UCLA-bound middle blocker Pat Nihipali is averaging more than six kills per game. (No. 1 last week)
2. Santa Ynez (2-0)
Score one for the small schools: Pirates defeat Royal in a nonleague match. (6)
3. Royal (7-3)
Second-place showing at San Diego tournament keeps Highlanders from falling to low places. (5)
4. Loyola (4-2)
Cubs recover from Mira Costa loss to finish third at San Diego tournament. (2)
5. Edison (5-1)
Chargers show they’re for real with fourth-place finish at San Diego. (9)
6. Woodbridge (4-1)
Things are looking up for the Warriors, the tallest team around. (10)
7. Marina (6-2)
Inspiring four-game victory over La Costa Canyon overshadowed by poor performance at San Diego. (3)
8. Newport Harbor (4-2)
Brian Gaeta looks as healthy as can be for the Sailors. (8)
9. Valencia (2-0)
Vikings conquer new territory with nonleague victory over Royal. (NR)
10. Northwood (2-0)
Timberwolves win Foothill tournament, defeat San Clemente. (NR)
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