THE TIMES’ RANKINGS

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL

Newport Harbor, running a new lineup, lost three times last week at Mater Dei, Mountain View St. Francis and San Jose Archbishop Mitty, all national-class teams. Long Beach Wilson avenged its Gahr tournament defeat to city-rival Poly, edging the Jackrabbits in five games in a Moore League opener. Brea Olinda won the Diamond Ranch tournament title. Records include only matches intended to be played to five games.

Rk. School (Rec., Div.)...Last Week

1. Mater Dei (3-0, SS-Div. II-A)...1

2. Marymount (2-0, SS-Div. IV-AA)...2

3. Long Beach Wilson (6-1, SS-Div. I-AA)...3

4. Los Alamitos (8-0, SS-Div. I-AA)...4

5. Esperanza (5-0, SS-Div. I-AA)...5

6. Mira Costa (1-0, SS-Div. II-AA)...6

7. Long Beach Poly (4-2, SS-Div. I-AA)...7

8. Newport Harbor (1-3, SS-Div. II-AA)...8

9. Westlake (4-0, SS-Div. II-AA)...9

10. Brea Olinda (4-0, SS-Div. II-A)...10

-- Paul McLeod

BOYS’ CROSS-COUNTRY

Chino Don Lugo, the No. 15-ranked team in the nation, maintains the top spot after winning the Division I title in the Stanford Invitational on Saturday. The field at Stanford included the No. 6- and 23-ranked teams in the nation in Spokane (Wash.) Mead and Spokane Ferris, as well as Murrieta Valley, Simi Valley Royal and Upland. Dana Point Dana Hills, third in the state Division I final the last two years, moves back into the rankings after a solid effort in its own invitational.

Rk. School (Rec., Div.)...Last Week

1. Don Lugo (SS-Div. I)...1

2. Murrieta Valley (SS-Div. I)...2

3. Royal (SS-Div. I)...3

4. Upland (SS-Div. I)...4

5. Marina (SS-Div. I)...5

6. C.C. Canyon (SS-Div. I)...6

7. St. John Bosco (SS-Div. II)...7

8. Dana Hills (SS-Div. I)...NR

9. Fountain Valley (SS-Div. I)...9

10. Oak Park (SS-Div. IV)...8

-- John Ortega

GIRLS’ CROSS-COUNTRY

Murrieta Valley overtakes Sultana for the top spot this week after winning the Division I title in the Stanford Invitational on Saturday. Sultana, fourth in Harrier’s latest national rankings, finished third in a close Division II race at Stanford. The two will race each other for the first time this season in the Inland Empire Challenge on Oct. 11 at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park in Ontario. They’re also expected to meet at the Mt. San Antonio College Invitational on Oct. 25.

Rk. School (Rec., Div.)...Last Week

1. Murrieta Valley (SS-Div. I)...2

2. Sultana (SS-Div. I)...1

3. C.C. Canyon (SS-Div. I)...4

4. Thousand Oaks (SS-Div. I)...3

5. Esperanza (SS-Div. I)...5

6. Ayala (SS-Div. I)...6

7. Fountain Valley (SS-Div. I)...9

8. West Torrance (SS-Div. II)...10

9. Peninsula (SS-Div. I)...7

10. Woodbridge (SS-Div. II)...8

-- John Ortega

GIRLS’ TENNIS

Calabasas, North Hollywood Campbell Hall and Laguna Beach continue to roll. Beverly Hills beat Corona del Mar, 11-7. Brentwood also drops after a loss to Santa Barbara on games. Rolling Hills Estates Peninsula moves up with victories over Irvine University and Newport Harbor. Palm Desert won on games over Los Alamitos and Santa Margarita but isn’t the same without Hillary and Courtney Collins, and drops out of the rankings.

Rk. School (Rec., Div.)...Last Week

1. Calabasas (5-0, SS-Div. I)...1

2. Campbell Hall (6-0, SS-Div. III)...2

3. Laguna Beach (5-0, SS-Div. I)...3

4. Beverly Hills (3-0, SS-Div. I)...5

5. Corona del Mar (3-2, SS-Div. I)...4

6. Peninsula (5-0, SS-Div. I)...7

7. Brentwood (2-2, SS-Div. III)...6

8. Mater Dei (3-0, SS-Div. I)...NR

9. Dana Hills (4-2, SS-Div. I)...NR

10. Santa Barbara (2-2, SS-Div. I)...NR

-- Lauren Peterson

BOYS’ WATER POLO

Anaheim Servite was impressive in winning the South Coast tournament Saturday over previously top-ranked Santa Ana Foothill. Chris Lingle scored seven goals in the 16-9 victory, taking advantage of the extra attention paid to teammate Adam Hewko and converting several uncontested shots from the perimeter. Lake Forest El Toro defeated Newport Harbor, 8-6, to finish third, and Long Beach Wilson edged Los Alamitos, 5-4, to take fifth. Damien, ranked No. 1 in Southern Section Division V, won at No. 5 Palm Desert, 13-7, on Friday.

Rk. School (Rec., Div.)...Last Week

1. Servite (8-0, SS-Div. II)...4

2. Foothill (7-1, SS-Div. I)...1

3. El Toro (5-2, SS-Div. I)...3

4. Harvard-Westlake (8-0, SS-Div. I)...5

5. Newport Harbor (3-4, SS-Div. I)...7

6. Long Beach Wilson (7-1, SS-Div. I)...2

7. Damien (8-0, SS-Div. V)...6

8. Corona del Mar (4-5, SS-Div. I)...9

9. Los Alamitos (7-4, SS-Div. II)...NR

10. Villa Park (6-3,l SS-Div. II)...8

-- Dan Arritt

GIRLS’ GOLF

Dos Pueblos shot 189 at Glen Annie last week, nearly eclipsing its Southern Section record of 188 set last year. Peninsula has broken 200 three times and has shot 200 twice in its six matches. The Panthers also shot 384 in an 18-hole tournament earlier this year. Don’t be fooled by the 248 Palm Desert shot last Wednesday -- the Aztecs played without four regular starters to give other players varsity experience. Palm Desert shot 208 and 207 with its top lineup in its other two matches last week.

Rk. School (Rec., Div.)...Last Week

1. Dos Pueblos (5-0, SS-Northern)...1

2. Peninsula (6-0, SS-Central)...2

3. Palm Desert (6-1, SS-Eastern)...5

4. Marina (5-0, SS-Southern)...3

5. San Clemente (6-0, SS-Southern)...4

6. Santa Margarita (7-0, SS-Central)...6

7. Long Beach Wilson (2-0, SS-Eastern)...7

8. Torrance (5-0, SS-Eastern)...8

9. Keppel (6-0, SS-Central)...9

10. Saugus (2-0, SS-Central)...10

-- Peter Yoon