THE TIMES RANKINGS

Through Saturday’s games

Rk School

(Rec., Div.) Comments (last ranking)

1 VILLA PARK

(15-1, SS-Div. II) Pitching carries load on way to National Classic title, but at what expense? (1)

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2 VALENCIA

(10-5, SS-Div. II) Had Villa Park on ropes in National Classic semifinal, couldn’t finish. (2)

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3 CHATSWORTH

(21-0, City) Chancellors proved on paper, not grass, they belong high on this list. (4)

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4 CRESPI

(14-3, SS-Div. III) Reached final of National Classic after ousting nation’s No. 2 team. (7)

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5 MARINA

(17-2, SS-Div. I) Unbeaten in tournaments this season, still second in Sunset League. (6)

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6 ANAHEIM CANYON

(13-5, SS-Div. II) After three straight games in double digits, blanked by El Modena. (3)

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7 FOOTHILL

(17-2, SS-Div. II) Impressive run at St. Paul included rare victory over Westminster La Quinta. (9)

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8 LAKEWOOD

(15-5, SS-Div. I) After two consecutive losses, Justin Wheeler rights ship with no-hitter. (5)

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9 SANTA MARGARITA

(11-7, SS-Div. I) Finished 2-2 at National Classic, losing to teams from way down south. (8)

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10 MATER DEI

(13-6, SS-Div. I) Shouldn’t get docked for one-run loss to resurrected Los Alamitos. (10)

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11 WESTM. LA QUINTA

(17-1-1, SS-Div. IV) Unbeaten streak ends at 30 with 7-1 loss to Foothill. (12)

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12 MISSION VIEJO

(13-5, SS-Div. I) Lost to South Hills before beating Loyola, La Canada St. Francis. (13)

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13 THOUSAND OAKS

(12-6, SS-Div. II) “A” game stayed home; Lancers lose three of four at San Luis Obispo. (11)

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14 SERVITE

(14-6, SS-Div. I) Lost to strong Santa Barbara team in final at San Luis Obispo. (14)

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15 SAN CLEMENTE

(13-5, SS-Div. I) Ends 14-day layoff Wednesday with game against Mission Viejo. (16)

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16 HUNTINGTON BEACH

(13-6, SS-Div. I) Downed by sneaky Northwood before beating two other Irvine teams. (17)

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17 CAPISTRANO VALLEY

(12-5-1, SS-Div. I) With health improving, pummeled last three foes at Irvine tournament. (20)

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18 CANYON SPRINGS

(13-5, SS-Div. I) Needs a victory Wednesday at Arlington to stay in league race. (15)

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19 ARLINGTON

(12-6, SS-Div. I) Vaults into first in Ivy league with 1-0 win over Valley View. (21)

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20 AGOURA

(12-6, SS-Div. II) Opened La Palma Kennedy tournament with losses to Lakewood, Cypress. (18)

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21 GAHR

(13-1-1, SS-Div. II) Had 12 days off to prepare for key games this week vs. Warren. (22)

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22 BUENA

(17-2, SS-Div. II) Santa Barbara series looms, but can’t overlook Dos Pueblos this week. (25)

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23 CHAMINADE

(12-6-1, SS-Div. III) Senior Chris Lopez threw a three-hit shutout to beat Lakewood. (23)

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24 SANTA BARBARA

(14-2, SS-Div. II) Beat Servite to win San Luis Obispo tournament and return to top 25. (NR)

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25 MOORPARK

(11-7, SS-Div. II) Lost three of five since Jason Breckley went down because of ankle injury. (19)