TIMES FOOTBALL RANKINGS / TOP 10
CITY SECTION
1. CRENSHAW 7-0
Cougars beat Dorsey but can’t afford letdown against Jefferson.
2. SYLMAR 7-0
Having dispatched Kennedy, Spartans can cruise.
3. WESTCHESTER 6-1
Comets won’t be tested until Nov. 3 against Venice.
4. CARSON 5-2
Colts face tough Marine League opponent and environs at San Pedro.
5. VAN NUYS BIRMINGHAM 7-0
Patriots routed Taft, 41-14, proving they are for real.
6. SAN PEDRO 5-2
Alex Teems led Pirates over Gardena. Job will be tougher against Carson.
7. DORSEY 5-2
Dons lost chance to upend Crenshaw and now must be wary of Locke.
8. GRANADA HILLS KENNEDY 5-1-1
Golden Cougars could not control Sylmar’s Josh Martin.
9. PALISADES 6-1
Dolphins’ playoff fate will be decided Nov. 9 against Westchester.
10. FRANKLIN 5-2
Panthers are headed for Nov. 9 showdown with Marshall.
Others receiving consideration: Taft, Jefferson, Marshall.
SOUTHERN SECTION
1. LONG BEACH POLY 7-0
Hershel Dennis has Jackrabbits rushing toward Moore League title.
2. SANTA ANA MATER DEI 6-1
Monarchs feeling New again after beating Loyola in final seconds.
3. LOYOLA 6-1
Cubs’ loss to Mater Dei might have them meeting L.B. Poly in playoffs.
4. WESTLAKE 6-1
Warriors should win Marmonte League with ease.
5. ANAHEIM ESPERANZA 6-1
Temitope Sonyui has rushed for 1,648 yards and has 21 touchdowns.
6. HUNTINGTON BEACH EDISON 6-1
Chargers shocked Los Alamitos for first time since 1974.
7. RIALTO EISENHOWER 6-1
Eagles play Citrus Belt League showdown against Redlands.
8. LOS ALAMITOS 6-1
Griffins must rebound from Sunset League loss to Edison.
9. NEWHALL HART 5-2
Indians have 45-game Foothill League winning streak.
10. DOWNEY 7-0
Vikings 2-0 in San Gabriel Valley League after win over Dominguez.
Others receiving consideration: Upland, La Mirada, Redlands
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