Looking at these updated rankings, a couple things bug me.

First, I don't understand how Carlsbad is ranked top 10? Yes, they've won 3 in a row, but they got smoked by Cathedral Catholic, Helix, and La Costa Canyon. A loss is a loss - I don't care who its from. Their only impressive win is against Mission Hills, who they beat 6-3. I think Carlsbad is much improved from earlier in the season, but let them get to at least 5-3 before they are ranked.

Secondly, in the North County Times poll, how is Ramona ranked above La Costa Canyon? I think Ramona is a good team and very impressive this year, but who have they played? The only way to really judge a team is by their strength of their opponents and the results from each of those games. Ramona's victories have come against: Crawford, El Capitan, Poway, Horizon, Mt. Carmel, San Marcos, and Orange Glen. To me, these victories do not justify a #4 ranking. If Ramona can win 2/3 from Valley Center, Westview, and Oceanside, then let's put them top 4, but not now.

I think the Union Tribune Poll makes the most sense at this point in the season. I like the edition of #9 Escondido. I think they are a dangerous football team, combining a solid rushing and passing attack.

Check out this week's San Diego HS Football Rankings:

Union Tribune Overall

1. Oceanside (II) 6-0

2. Cathedral Catholic (III) 6-0

3. Helix (II) 4-1-1

4. La Costa Canyon (I) 4-2

5. Ramona (III) 6-0

6. Mira Mesa (I) 4-2

7. Mission Hills (I) 4-2

8. Otay Ranch (II) 4-1-1

9. Carlsbad (II) 4-3

10. Eastlake (II) 4-3


North County Times Overall

1. Oceanside (II) 6-0

2. Cathedral Catholic (III) 6-0

3. Helix (II) 4-1-1

4. Ramona (III) 6-0

5. La Costa Canyon (I) 4-2

6. Valley Center (IV) 5-1

7. Mira Mesa (I) 4-2

8. Mission Hills (I) 4-2

9. Escondido (I) 5-1

10. Lincoln (II) 5-1


CalHiSports.com SD Top 10

1. Oceanside (II) 6-0

2. Cathedral Catholic (III) 6-0

3. Helix (I) 4-1-1

4. Ramona (III) 7-0

5. La Costa Canyon (I) 4-2

6. Valley Center (IV) 5-1

7. Mira Mesa (I) 4-2

8. Mission Hills (I) 4-2

9. Escondido (I) 5-1

10. Lincoln (II) 5-1