THE TIMES’ RANKINGS

MARTIN HENDERSON’S FOOTBALL RANKINGS AND COMMENTS

1 LOS ALAMITOS

(3-0, SS-Div. I) Randy Estes has scored more on defense than some teams’ offenses. (1)

2 MISSION VIEJO

(2-0, SS-Div. II) Rebounds nicely vs. Mater Dei after lackluster debut. (2)

3 COR. CENTENNIAL

(2-0, SS-Div. V) Best game of the week: Huskies at Clovis West. (5)

4 RIVERSIDE NORTH

(2-0, SS-Div. V) Lines up to be the next Monarch killer. (8)

5 LONG BEACH POLY

(1-1, SS-Div. I) Suffers a surprising home loss to Clovis East. (4)

6 WESTLAKE

(2-0, SS-Div. IV) Not only beats S.O. Notre Dame, but dominates game. (12)

7 ST. BONAVENTURE

(2-0, SS-Div. IV) Win over Hart sets up unbeaten regular season. (16)

8 HART

(0-2, SS-Div. II) With Westlake next, 0-3 is a real possibility. (3)

9 ORANGE LUTHERAN

(2-0, SS-Div. VI) The little school that could, does again. (9)

10 LOS ALTOS

(2-0, SS-Div. VI)Defeats La Habra in battle of defending champions. (10)

11 ST. JOHN BOSCO

(3-0, SS-Div. I) Bye this week after scoring 113 points in three games. (11)

12 S.O. NOTRE DAME

(1-1, SS-Div. III) Converts only one first down in second half vs. Westlake. (7)

13 MATER DEI

(0-2, SS-Div. I) Twice fails to score after reaching the 25 against Mission Viejo. (13)

14 VENICE

(2-0, City) Say this slowly and clearly: “Gondoliers are for real.” (19)

15 LOYOLA

(1-1, SS-Div. I) Second-half comeback falls short against Venice. (6)

16 CHINO

(2-0, SS-Div. II) Defense has allowed only 10 points so far. (14)

17 EDISON

(2-0, SS-Div. I) Chargers are good for 26 points a game. (15)

18 C.C. CANYON

(2-0, SS-Div. II) Has outscored opponents, 90-13. Etiwanda up next. (17)

19 FOUNTAIN VALLEY

(2-1, SS-Div. I) Nearly beats Mission Viejo, KO’d former No. 18 San Clemente. (NR)

20 SOUTH HILLS

(2-0, SS-Div. VII) Not winning by much, but winning nonetheless. (21)

21 SANTA MARGARITA

(2-0, SS-Div. I) QB Michael Angelo painting a pretty picture. (22)

22 RIGHETTI

(3-0, SS-Div. IV) Ryan Mole’s broken collarbone creates huge hole in offense. (23)

23 DOMINGUEZ

(2-0, SS-Div. III) Terry Mixon has three TDs, recovered two fumbles and one interception. (24)

24 VALENCIA

(2-0, SS-Div. II) Averaging 33.5 points and 2.5-point margin of victory. (NR)

25 MIRA COSTA

(2-0, SS-Div. III) Not surprisingly, has outscored opponents, 44-0. (NR)