A weekly poll of O.C. media members:
1. Mater Dei (10-3, 96 poll points)
Monarchs rallied but could not overcome large early deficit in 42-36 loss to Centennial of Corona in Pac-5 semifinal. This week: season over
2. Mission Viejo (13-0, 94)
Diablos rolled to 56-21 win over Chino Hills in West Valley semifinals and have scored 147 points over three playoff games. This week: at Vista Murrieta, Friday, West Valley Division championship game
3. Orange Lutheran (6-6, 77)
Lancers played three teams that are in CIF-SS finals – Vista Murrieta, St. John Bosco and Centennial of Corona (twice). This week: season over
4. JSerra (7-3, 67)
Lions coach Jim Hartigan says forget the rumors – he is staying at JSerra, won’t return to Santa Margarita. This week: season over
5. Tesoro (9-3, 59)
Titans gave West Valley finalist Mission Viejo its closest game, a 39-33 loss to Diablos. This week: season over
6. Servite (4-6, 48)
Teams that beat the Friars are a combined 64-13; teams Friars beat are combined 26-16. This week: season over
7. La Habra (12-1, 46)
Highlanders quarterback Eric Barriere was terrific in regular season, has been even better in the playoffs. This week: vs. San Clemente, Friday, in Southwest Division championship game
8. Santa Margarita (5-5, 33)
Most intriguing offseason story will be Eagles’ search for head coach; target time period for announcement is mid-late January. This week: season over
9. San Clemente (11-2, 16)
Tritons have scored 167 points over three playoff wins, including 63-34 win over Buena Park last week. This week: vs. La Habra, Friday, in Southwest Division championship game
10. San Juan Hills (8-3, 11)
Season ended earlier than Stallions wanted, but they can look back on achievements like wins over CIF-SS finalists Canyon and San Clemente. This week: season over
Also receiving votes: Edison (7-4, 2); Villa Park (12-1, 1)
Steve Fryer’s 11-25 rankings: 11. Villa Park (12-1); 12. El Toro (5-6); 13. Edison (7-4); 14. Buena Park (10-3); 15. Corona del Mar (9-3); 16. Fountain Valley (7-4); 17. Los Alamitos (5-6); 18. Sonora (9-3); 19. Valencia (11-1); 20. Newport Harbor (4-6); 21. Laguna Hills (8-4); 22. Canyon (8-5); 23. Foothill (6-4); 24. Brea Olinda (8-5); 25. Garden Grove (10-3).
Contact the writer: sfryer@ocregister.com
