HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TOP 10

Records through Monday. 1. CENTENNIAL (16-8)

The Huskies shined at home and knocked off Roosevelt in last week’s Big VIII League opener.

Previous ranking: 4

2. ROOSEVELT (20-2)

The Mustangs face St. Pius X-ST. Matthias at Saturday’s State Preview Classic at Colony HS.

Previous ranking: 1

3. DAMIEN (17-3)

The Spartans have big games versus Rancho Cucamonga (Tuesday) and Etiwanda (Thursday).

Previous ranking: 2

4. ETIWANDA (17-3)

The Eagles shared the Baseline League lead heading into Tuesday’s game against Los Osos.

Previous ranking: 5. RANCHO CHRISTIAN (12-8)

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The Eagles took early control of the Ivy League with wins over Riverside Poly and Rancho Verde.

Previous ranking: 9

6. RANCHO VERDE (20-3) The Mustangs bounced back with convincing showcase victories over Temecula Valley and King.

Previous ranking: 5

7. RANCHO CUCAMONGA (13-7)

The Cougars pushed Etiwanda to the brink last week but dropped a 71-70 decision in overtime.

Previous ranking: 7

8. RIVERSIDE POLY (15-8) The Bears try to snap a two-game skid when they head to Rancho Verde on

Wednesday night.

Previous ranking: 9. MURRIETA VALLEY (14-7)

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The Nighthawks beat Vista Murrieta to take sole possession of first in the Southwestern League.

Previous ranking: Bubble

10. VISTA MURRIETA (20-2)

The Broncos shook off a tough loss and bounced back with a 68-53victory over Murrieta Mesa.

Previous ranking: 6

Teams on the bubble

(in alphabetical order): Aquinas (11-10), Arlington (13-9), Beaumont (15-6), Bonita (14-7), Elsinore (156), Hillcrest (17-5), Liberty (15-6), Redlands East Valley (14-7), Temescal Canyon (17-4), Upland (15-5).

TERRY PIERSON — STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Centennial’s Markee White celebrates a 3-pointer against Roosevelt in their Big VIII League boys basketball opener in Corona last Tuesday. Centennial went on to win.