TIMES BASKETBALL RANKINGS / TOP 10

BOYS

1. WESTCHESTER: 24-1

Comets begin their quest to repeat against overmatched Marshall.

2. SANTA ANA MATER DEI: 24-2

Cedric Bozeman and Monarchs already looking ahead to state regional.

3. UPLAND: 26-1

Highlanders capable of concluding rise to prominence with I-AAA title.

4. TORRANCE BISHOP MONTGOMERY: 22-2

Knights should already be making reservations for Sacramento.

5. COMPTON DOMINGUEZ: 22-4

Bobby Jones cementing status as one of nation’s top juniors.

6. CORONA CENTENNIAL: 24-2

Huskies seeded second in I-A behind Mater Dei.

7. LAKEWOOD MAYFAIR: 22-3

Monsoons have their eyes on state Division II regionals.

8. FAIRFAX: 19-5

Lions on collision course with Fremont in City semifinals.

9. LONG BEACH POLY: 22-5

Jackrabbits seeded third in I-AAA behind Upland and Eisenhower.

10. SANTA MARGARITA: 21-4

Second-seeded Eagles could meet Dominguez in II-AA final.

Others receiving consideration: Inglewood, Muir, Redondo Union.

GIRLS

1. VENTURA BUENA: 25-0

Bulldogs have first-round bye in I-A playoffs.

2. HARBOR CITY NARBONNE: 19-3

Lady Gauchos expected to cruise to City Section championship.

3. LYNWOOD: 21-2

Knights are top-seeded team in Southern Section I-AAA.

4. LAKEWOOD ARTESIA: 25-2

Transfer-powered Pioneers could make run at Division II state title.

5. REDONDO UNION: 22-4

Sea Hawks seeded second behind Artesia in II-A division.

6. ANAHEIM ESPERANZA: 23-4

Aztecs surprisingly went unbeaten in Sunset League.

7. IRVINE WOODBRIDGE: 26-0

Warriors unbeaten, but they’re still seeded fourth in I-A.

8. LONG BEACH POLY: 26-2

Jackrabbit girls’ program rising toward level of boys’.

9. BREA OLINDA: 21-4

Ladycats are always a team to beat come playoff time.

10. SAN CLEMENTE: 23-3

Tritons are top-seeded team in Southern Section I-AA.

Others receiving consideration: Troy, Bishop Montgomery, Muir