MOVING FORWARD: San Clemente and quarterback Brad Curtis come in at No. 8 in the ocvarsity.com poll. PAUL BERSEBACH, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Related links Kickoff '07: Century League No. 1 Top 25 countdown: 1-5 Top 25 countdown Kickoff '07 Kickoff '07: League previews Kickoff '07: Empire League No. 2 Kickoff '07: League previews II Kickoff '07: Freeway League No. 3 No. 4 Kickoff '07: Garden Grove League Kickoff '07: League previews, part III Kickoff '07: Golden West League Kickoff '07: Orange League Kickoff '07: Orange Coast League Kickoff '07: Pacific Coast League Kickoff '07: Sea View League Kickoff '07: South Coast League Kickoff '07: Sunset League Kickoff '07: Trinity League Kickoff '07: Small schools Top five to watch High-tech football Chris Morales living up to standards of brother Velasco provides leadership Foothill feels impact

Top 25: Teams 6-10

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10. El Dorado (13-1): The defending CIF-Southern Section Southwest Division champion Golden Hawks come into the season with the county’s longest winning streak, 13 games.

9. Santa Margarita (10-3): Everyone overlooked the Eagles last year, and then they bet Mater Dei in league and Mission Viejo in the playoffs, so don’t overlook them this year.

8. San Clemente (8-3): Senior QB Brad Curtis might not be getting the attention that Barkley, Bridgford and Crissman receive, but he is a very good one.

7. Esperanza (9-2): Blocking and tackling might be the most important components of the game, and the Aztecs are always among the county’s finest at both.

6. Los Alamitos (7-4 in 2006): The Griffins could be spectacular offensively, with QB Clark Evans enjoying a large group of skilled receivers, and their defense has the potential to be outstanding, too.

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