Here are the IE Varsity rankings heading into Week 3 games.
IE VARSITY FOOTBALL RANKINGS, SEPT. 8
1. Centennial (2-1)
The Huskies tuned up for this week’s showdown with 42-6 win over Bingham (Utah).
Previous ranking: 1
Up next: Friday vs. Mater Dei
2. Murrieta Valley (1-1)
The Nighthawks square off against a crosstown foe after taking their bye last week.
Previous ranking: 2
Up next: Friday at Murrieta Mesa
3. Damien (3-0)
The Spartans started fast last week and cruised to a 38-28 victory over St. Paul.
Previous ranking: 4
Up next: Friday vs. Tustin
4. Beaumont (3-0)
The Cougars’ impressive start continued with a 41-14 win over Summit last week.
Previous ranking: 5
Up next: Friday at Chaminade
5. Chaparral (0-2)
The Pumas came up a little short in last week’s 35-34 loss at San Clemente.
Previous ranking: 3
Up next: Friday at Rancho Cucamonga
6. Rancho Cucamonga (1-2)
The Cougars used a strong defense effort to post a 14-3 victory over Oak Hills.
Previous ranking: 7
Up next: Friday vs. Chaparral
7. Vista Murrieta (2-0)
The Broncos should be well-rested heading into this week’s clash following a bye week.
Previous ranking: 6
Up next: Friday vs. Bishop Amat
8. Norco (3-0)
The Cougars held on for a 28-24 victory over Orange Vista at SoFi Stadium.
Previous ranking: 9
Up next: Friday at Etiwanda
9. Chino Hills (2-1)
The Huskies look to bounce back after suffering a 42-21 loss to San Juan Hills.
Previous ranking: 8
Up next: Friday at North
10. Cajon (1-1)
The Cowboys wrangled their first victory last week, a 34-19 win over Etiwanda.
Previous ranking: 10
Up next: Thursday at Newport Harbor
11. Aquinas (2-1)
The Falcons pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 35-13 victory over Bonita.
Previous ranking: 12
Up next: Sept. 20 vs. Notre Dame
12. Murrieta Mesa (2-1)
The Rams got back on track last week with a 28-7 victory over Rancho Verde.
Previous ranking: 14
Up next: Friday vs. Murrieta Valley
13. San Jacinto (1-2)
The Tigers couldn’t overcome double-digit halftime deficit against Yorba Linda.
Previous ranking: 13
Up next: Friday at Rancho Verde
14. Bonita (0-3, one loss by forfeit)
The Bearcats had to forfeit their previous 37-0 victory over Diamond Ranch.
Previous ranking: 11
Up next: Friday vs. San Dimas at Mt. San Antonio College
15. Upland (0-3)
The Highlanders made a late comeback but came up short against Villa Park.
Previous ranking: 15
Up next: Friday at Citrus Valley
16. Summit (2-1)
The SkyHawks looked to rebound after suffering first loss against Beaumont.
Previous ranking: 16
Up next: Friday at St. Anthony
17. Etiwanda (2-1)
The Eagles were unable to keep pace during last week’s 34-19 loss at Cajon.
Previous ranking: 17
Up next: Friday vs. Norco
18. Orange Vista (0-3)
The Coyotes battled to the end but were unable to take down Norco last week.
Previous ranking: 18
Up next: Friday at Warren
19. Great Oak (2-1)
The Wolves rallied last week and pulled out a 28-27 victory over San Pedro.
Previous ranking: 20
Up next: Sept. 19 at Chaparral
20. San Dimas (3-0, one win by forfeit)
The Saints are seeking first win in the Smudge Pot rivalry game since 2017.
Previous ranking: Bubble
Up next: Friday vs. Bonita at Mt. San Antonio College
Teams on the bubble (in alphabetical order): Alta Loma (2-1), Ayala (0-3), Claremont (3-0), Citrus Valley (0-2), Elsinore (2-1), King (2-1), Los Osos (1-2), Norte Vista (2-1), Ramona (3-0), Roosevelt (1-2), Santiago (2-0), Vista del Lago (3-0).
