REGISTER MEDIA POLL
(Records through Sunday)
1. Mater Dei, 11-3 (50 poll points)
The Monarchs finished 4-1 in the MaxPreps Holiday Classic, edging out Etiwanda, 54-41, in the tournament’s third-place game.
2. Orange Lutheran, 12-2 (45)
The Lancers were the victors of the Orange Holiday Classic, earning impressive victories over No. 3 Foothill and La Mirada in the semifinals and championship game.
3. Foothill, 13-2 (39)
The Orange Holiday Classic third-place game turned out to be a Crestview League preview,with the Knights claiming a 58-52 win over rival Canyon.
4T. Canyon, 10-5 (33)
The Comanches have lost three straight headed into this week, but all have been to quality opponents – La Mirada, Foothill and Brentwood School.
4T. Sonora, 11-3 (33)
The Raiders have won three straight headed into Tuesday’s highly-anticipated matchup against Servite.
6. Los Alamitos, 13-1 (25)
Since losing to Canyon on Dec. 12, the Griffins have won 9 straight games by an average margin of 23 points.
7. Santa Margarita, 7-1 (18)
The Eagles last took the court for a meaningful game on Dec. 20, more than a two week layoffs between contests.
8. Tustin, 11-2 (14)
The Tillers will take on No. 4 Foothill on Wednesday night, the only meeting between top-10 schools this week.
9. Edison, 11-5 (13)
This week’s Sunset vs. Pacific Coast League Challenge will be highlighted by Wednesday evening’s game that sees the Chargers taking on Corona del Mar.
10. Esperanza, 10-4 (4)
Jarrett Brodbeck continues to shine for the Aztecs, scoring 20 and 34 points in games against Arroyo Grande and Long Beach Jordan last week.
Also receiving votes: Valencia (1).
Contact the writer: kconnolly@ocregister.com
