Here are the IE Varsity rankings heading into Week 4 games.
IE VARSITY FOOTBALL RANKINGS, SEPT. 15
1. Centennial (3-1)
The Huskies started fast and finished strong to take down national No. 1 Mater Dei.
Previous ranking: 1
Up next: Friday at Rancho Cucamonga
2. Murrieta Valley (2-1)
The Nighthawks cruised to a 56-6 win last week over crosstown foe Murrieta Mesa.
Previous ranking: 2
Up next: Friday vs, King
3. Damien (4-0)
The Spartans remained unbeaten with a convincing 24-7 win over Tustin last week.
Previous ranking: 3
Up next: Friday at Salesian
4. Beaumont (4-0)
The Cougars dominated the second half and posted a 27-14 victory at Chaminade.
Previous ranking: 4
Up next: Friday at Vista Murrieta
5. Chaparral (1-2)
The Pumas scored their first victory, a 54-42 win last week at Rancho Cucamonga.
Previous ranking: 5
Up next: Friday vs. Great Oak
6. Vista Murrieta (3-0)
The Broncos looked sharp after a bye and cruised to a 29-10 win over Bishop Amat.
Previous ranking: 7
Up next: Friday vs. Beaumont
7. Rancho Cucamonga (1-3)
The Cougars’ nonleague schedule doesn’t get any easier with a visit from Centennial.
Previous ranking: 6
Up next: Friday vs. Centennial
8. Norco (4-0)
The Cougars defeated Etiwanda last week and have surpassed last year’s win total.
Previous ranking: 8
Up next: Thursday vs. Citrus Valley
9. Chino Hills (3-1)
The Huskies faced very little resistance last week, as they rolled past North 37-3.
Previous ranking: 9
Up next: Friday vs. San Clemente
10. Cajon (2-1)
The Cowboys picked up a 38-35 win over Newport Harbor with a late field goal.
Previous ranking: 10
Up next: Friday vs. San Jacinto
11. Aquinas (2-1)
The Falcons return from a bye and will host their longtime Catholic school rival.
Previous ranking: 11
Up next: Saturday vs. Notre Dame
12. San Jacinto (2-2)
The Tigers got back on track last week with a 14-11 victory over Rancho Verde.
Previous ranking: 13
Up next: Friday at Cajon
12. Murrieta Mesa (2-2)
The Rams will host one of the San Diego Section’s top-ranked teams this week.
Previous ranking: 12
Up next: Thursday vs. La Costa Canyon
14. Bonita (1-3, one loss by forfeit)
The Bearcats knocked off San Dimas 28-14 to retain the Smudge Pot Trophy
Previous ranking: 14
Up next: Friday at Schurr
15. Upland (1-3)
The Highlanders beat Citrus Valley 31-17 for their first victory of the season
Previous ranking: 15
Up next: Friday vs. Bishop Amat
16. Summit (3-1)
The SkyHawks were sharp on defense in last week’s 21-0 win over St. Anthony.
Previous ranking: 16
Up next: Sept. 26 at Barstow
17. Etiwanda (2-2)
The Eagles head to Santa Barbara this week looking to snap a two-game skid.
Previous ranking: 17
Up next: Friday at Bishop Diego
18. Orange Vista (1-3)
The Coyotes beat Warren last week to give Shawn Fleming his first coaching win.
Previous ranking: 18
Up next: Friday at Vista
19. Great Oak (2-1)
The Wolves return from their bye week and will square off against a crosstown rival.
Previous ranking: 19
Up next: Friday at Chaparral
20. King (3-1)
The Wolves routed Riverside Poly 31-3 in the annual Battle for the Propeller game.
Previous ranking: Bubble
Up next: Friday at Murrieta Valley
Teams on the bubble (in alphabetical order): Alta Loma (3-1), Claremont (4-0), Elsinore (3-1), Los Osos (1-3), Moreno Valley (3-0), Norte Vista (3-1), Ramona (4-0), Roosevelt (2-2), San Dimas (3-1, one win by forfeit), Santiago (3-0).
