O.C. BASKETBALL TOP 10
The Register’s top 10 is a poll of five media members:
1. Mater Dei 26-1 (50 poll points)
Monarchs clinched their 34th league title in Coach Gary McKnight’s 35 seasons at Mater Dei.
2. Santa Margarita 19-5 (43)
Eagles will move up in state rankings after beating Fairfax of Los Angeles at Nike Extravaganza.
3. Esperanza 23-1 (41)
Scary thought for Aztecs’ opponents: Kezie Okpala might be getting better by the week.
4. Edison 22-4 (36)
Chargers can clinch sole possession of Sunset title with win over Los Alamitos on Tuesday night.
5. Saddleback Valley Christian 23-3 (26)
With leading scorer Trey Smith out with an injury, Warriors still beat Servite at Nike Extravaganza.
6. JSerra 16-8 (25)
Lions might have solidified standing as Open Division team with win over Dos Pueblos of Goleta at Nike Extravaganza.
7. Sonora 23-3 (18)
Raiders have clinched at least a share of the Freeway League championship.
8. Los Alamittos 17-6 (16)
Griffins return to top 10 after beating Villa Park at Nike Extravaganza.
9. Villa Park 18-5 (14)
Villa Park slips from No. 6 ranking last week, still is undefeated in North Hills League.
10. Capistrano Valley 18-6 (4)
Cougars’ busy week included wins over Mission Viejo and Trabuco Hills and triple-overtime loss to St. John Bosco at Nike Extravaganza.
Also receiving votes: Buena Park 22-4 (1); Corona del Mar 19-6 (1).
Contact the writer: sfryer@scng.com
