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 JSerra's Edward Vander and teammates hang onto the No. 1 spot in the county after Friday's first-round playoff win over Santiago of Corona.
JSerra’s Edward Vander and teammates hang onto the No. 1 spot in the county after Friday’s first-round playoff win over Santiago of Corona.

REGISTER. O.C. MEDIA POLL

1. JSerra, 10-1 (100 points)

Lions continue to reach milestones. They got their first playoff win last week, 55-16 over Santiago of Corona, and have 10 wins for first time. This week: vs. Bishop Amat of La Puente, Friday

2. Mater Dei, 9-2 (90)

Defense continues to lead the way for the Monarchs in 28-7 victory over Westlake of Westlake Village. Westlake had averaged 44 points a game in league. This week: vs. Centennial of Corona, Friday

3. Santa Margarita, 6-5 (74)

Eagles were eliminated in Pac-5 first round by Crespi of Encino, 45-13. Combined records of teams that beat Eagles is 58-5. This week: season over

4. Mission Viejo, 9-2 (65)

Diablos just might be the team to beat in the West Valley Division. They defeated Temecula Valley, 42-6. This week: at Rancho Cucamonga, Friday

5. Servite, 4-7 (60)

Friars came close to upsetting fourth-seeded Long Beach Poly in 34-33 loss. They lost their final five games, including four Trinity League games. This week: season over

6. Tesoro, 9-2 (51)

Anthony Battista ran for 132 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries in Titans 52-14 win over Newport Harbor. This week: at Vista Murrieta, Friday

7. Orange Lutheran, 4-6 (42)

Lancers did not qualify for the playoffs after going 0-5 in the Trinity League. Four of their losses and two of their wins against teams still alive in playoffs. This week: season over

8. San Clemente, 10-1, (28)

Tritons average margin of victory over past five games is 29 points, including 43-14 playoff win over Fullerton. This week: vs. Foothill, Friday

9. Corona del Mar, 10-1 (21)

Defense was in control as usual for Sea Kings in 17-7 win over Tustin. They have allowed only eight points a game. This week: at Trabuco Hills

10. El Toro, 8-3 (17)

Chargers burst back into the top 10 with 59-21 win over last week’s No. 7 Los Alamitos. Chargers got five turnovers, gave up zero. This week: at Great Oak of Temecula, Friday

Also receiving votes: Los Alamitos, 9-2 (3); Capistrano Valley, 8-3 (1)

Contact the writer: sfryer@ocregister.com