O.C. FOOTBALL TOP 10
A weekly poll of 10 O.C. media members:
1. Mater Dei (2-0, 100 poll points)
The Monarchs defense recorded 17 tackles for zero or minus-yardage in a 35-14 win over Tesoro. This week: at La Mirada, Friday
2. Mission Viejo (3-0, 84)
Isaiah Miller rushed for 160 yards, four TDs on only 10 carries in 56-27 win over Oak Hills of Hesperia. This week: vs. La Habra, Friday
3. Santa Margarita (2-0, 80)
KJ Costello and teammates have outscored opponents 99-28 points over two games. This week: vs. Dorsey of Los Angeles, at Trabuco Hills High, Friday
4. Orange Lutheran (2-0, 74)
We knew Lancers would be good, but 43-28 win at Crespi of Encino might indicate greatness. More greatness will be needed in this week’s game. This week: vs. Centennial of Corona, at Orange Coast College, Friday
5. JSerra (2-0, 59)
Lions got off to a fast start and rolled to 42-14 win at Chino Hills as Avery Williams ran for 3 TDs. This week: vs. Huntington Beach, at Saddleback College, Friday
6. Tesoro (1-1, 42)
Even in 21-point loss to Mater Dei, Titans showed plenty of grit and potential. This week: vs. Upland, Friday
7. La Habra (2-0, 39)
Eric Barriere throws four TD passes, gives all credit to offensive line, so you’ve got to like that kid. This week: at Mission Viejo, Friday
8. Los Alamitos (1-0, 37)
Griffins routed a team they should rout, Paramount, 49-12. This week: vs. Lakewood, at Veterans Stadium, Thursday
9. Servite (1-1, 23)
Friars had chances but could not keep up with state No. 8 Bishop Amat in 28-10 loss. This week: at De La Salle of Concord, Friday
10. San Juan Hills (2-0, 9)
Patrick O’Brien completed 17 passes in a row, and ran for three TDs, in 32-14 win over Canyon. This week: vs. Capistrano Valley, Friday
Also receiving votes: Edison (1-1, 3)
STEVE FRYER’S 11-25
11. Edison (1-1); 12. San Clemente (1-1); 13. Corona del Mar (2-0); 14. Villa Park (1-0); 15. Foothill (1-0); 16. Newport Harbor (1-0); 17. Trabuco Hills (0-2); 18. Buena Park (1-1); 19. Tustin (1-1); 20. Huntington Beach (1-1); 21. El Toro (0-2); 22. Sonora (2-0); 23. Capistrano Valley (2-0); 24. Valencia (1-0); 25. Esperanza (1-0).
Contact the writer: sfryer@ocregister.com