All-Encompassing SGV(N) Top 25 after Week 8 …


Joey Davis is taking the Whittier area by storm.

1. Charter Oak (7-1) — Offense may have field day against Damien defense.
2. West Covina (7-1) — Josh Best gives opponents yet another weapon to fret about.
3. Bishop Amat (6-3) — It’s circle the wagons time in La Puente.
4. Chino Hills (5-3) — Huge rally in La Verne helps Huskies force showdown with CO.
5. Covina (8-1) — Take the week off to manufacture a reason to get excited about N’view.
6. La Habra (5-3) — Even when teams appear to be a threat in Freeway, they’re really not.
7. Damien (6-2) — Have to shake off CH loss quickly to pull off much-needed CO upset.
8. St. Francis (6-2) — Win over Harvard-Westlake will loom large at playoff time.
9. St. Paul (6-2) — Need to beat St. Franks in order to force more clutter for playoff spot.
10. San Dimas (6-2) — Saints can’t get caught looking ahead to Pomona game.
11. Arcadia (6-2) — Burroughs loss was news to Apaches’ ears.
12. Whittier Christian (5-3) — Win over Valley would likely seal another league title.
13. Arroyo (7-1) — Hard to tell if Rivera is better on defense or offense.
14. La Puente (8-0) — Duarte is a nice way to tune up for Azusa … if you don’t lose.
15. Santa Fe (4-4) — Defense + Davis = Del Rio League champs.
16. Alhambra (7-1) — Moors deserve to be seeded if they finish 9-1.
17. Monrovia (5-3) — Confidence builds as RHL tests are aced.
18. La Serna (6-2) — No match for Santa Fe, so focus shifts to another postseason run.
19. Muir (5-3) — Win over Burroughs shows ‘Stangs are as dangerous as ever.
20. Diamond Ranch (4-4) — Technically still a threat for the Hacienda title.
21. Pomona (5-3) — Nothing Wilson would like better than to derail Devils.
22. Pasadena (5-3) — ‘Dogs are entertaining, but defense puts a ceiling on chances.
23. El Monte (6-3) — If things are truly different, Lions won’t slip up vs. SEM.
24. Azusa (5-3) — Aztecs may get easier playoff draw this year compared to last.
25. Bonita (4-4) — Dangerous Podley creeping back in at right time.