Here are the IE Varsity rankings heading into the final week of the regular season.
IE VARSITY FOOTBALL RANKINGS, OCT. 27
1. Centennial (8-1)
The Huskies survived a scare from Norco and remained unbeaten in the Big West-North.
Previous ranking: 1
Up next: Thursday vs. Chaparral
2. Murrieta Valley (7-2)
The Nighthawks led early but ultimately came up short against their crosstown rival.
Previous ranking: 2
Up next: Thursday vs. Roosevelt
3. Chaparral (5-4)
The Pumas are sitting a game behind Centennial in the Big West-North standings.
Previous ranking: 3
Up next: Thursday at Centennial
4. Vista Murrieta (6-2)
The Broncos score the program’s first win over Murrieta Valley since the 2021 spring season.
Previous ranking: 6
Up next: Thursday vs. Norco
5. Rancho Cucamonga (6-3, one win by forfeit)
The Cougars have allowed only 14 points over their past three Baseline League games.
Previous ranking: 4
Up next: Thursday vs. Chino Hills
6. Chino Hills (7-2)
The Huskies beat Damien to set up a Baseline League title showdown against Rancho Cucamonga.
Previous ranking: 9
Up next: Thursday at Rancho Cucamonga
7. Beaumont (7-2)
The Cougars enter the final week tied for second in the Citrus Belt League standings.
Previous ranking: 7
Up next: Thursday at Redlands East Valley
8. Damien (7-2)
The Spartans will be looking to bounce back from last week’s loss to Chino Hills.
Previous ranking: 5
Up next: Thursday at Ayala
9. Norco (6-3)
The Cougars gave top-ranked Centennial more than a handful in last week’s game.
Previous ranking: 8
Up next: Thursday at Vista Murrieta
10. Aquinas (8-1)
The Falcons extended their Ironwood League winning streak to 19 games.
Previous ranking: 10
Up next: Friday vs. Village Christian
11. San Jacinto (6-3)
The Tigers have clinched at least a share of the Mountain Pass League title.
Previous ranking: 11
Up next: Thursday vs. Temescal Canyon
12. Cajon (6-3)
The Cowboys clinched at least a share of the CBL title with a win over Redlands.
Previous ranking: 12
Up next: Thursday vs. Citrus Valley
13. Murrieta Mesa (6-3)
The Rams rallied past King to take sole possession of first place in the Big West-South.
Previous ranking: 13
Up next: Thursday at Santiago
14. Bonita (6-3, one loss by forfeit)
The Bearcats have a winner-take-all showdown for the Sierra League title.
Previous ranking: 14
Up next: Thursday vs. Charter Oak
15. Summit (6-2)
The SkyHawks have clinched at least a share of the Sunkist League title.
Previous ranking: 15
Up next: Friday vs. Eisenhower
16. Orange Vista (6-3)
The Coyotes beat North to clinch at least a share of the Ivy League championship.
Previous ranking: 16
Up next: Thursday vs. Rancho Verde
17. Great Oak (6-3)
The Wolfpack cruised to a 36-13 victory over crosstown foe Temecula Valley.
Previous ranking: 19
Up next: Thursday vs. King
18. King (6-3)
The Wolves will be looking to rebound from last week’s loss at Murrieta Mesa.
Previous ranking: 17
Up next: Thursday at Great Oak
19. Etiwanda (3-6)
The Eagles seek another win to improve chances of an at-large playoff berth.
Previous ranking: 18
Up next: Thursday at Upland
20. Alta Loma (7-2)
The Lions managed to escape with a 21-20 victory over Northview last week.
Previous ranking: Bubble
Up next: Thursday at San Dimas
Teams on the bubble (in alphabetical order): Claremont (6-3), Norte Vista (6-3), Patriot (8-1), Ramona (7-2), Roosevelt (3-6), San Dimas (5-4, one win by forfeit), Upland (2-7).
