The all-encompassing San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star-News and Whittier Daily News Top 20 football rankings:
1. St. Paul (3-0)
Expectations were big and it has surpassed them.
Previous: 2
Next: vs. Birmingham, Friday, 7 p.m.
2. South Hills (3-0)
Area’s biggest step-up win beating San Juan Hills, 19-7.
Previous: 7
Next: vs. La Mirada at Covina District, Sept. 14
3. La Serna (3-0)
Impressive wins over Thousand Oak, Troy and Mira Costa.
Previous: 4
Next: at Colony, Friday, 7 p.m.
4. Bishop Amat (2-1)
Was two-point conversion away from beating JSerra.
Previous: 1
Next: at Rancho Cucamonga, Friday, 7 p.m.
5. Bonita (3-0)
Winning by a ridiculous 26-point margin, San Dimas next.
Previous: 6
Next: vs. San Dimas at Covina District Field, Saturday, 7 p.m.
6. Northview (3-0)
Destroying everyone in its path and not against pushovers.
Previous: 9
Next: at Don Lugo, Friday, 7 p.m.
7. St. Francis (1-1)
Strong bounce-back win over Damien, 38-21
Previous: 10
Next: at Westlake, Friday, 7 p.m.
8. Los Altos (2-1)
Defense kept it close in overtime loss to St. Paul.
Previous: 3
Next: vs. Glendora, Friday, 7 p.m.
9. Muir (2-0)
Was leading 29-6 when game cancelled after brawl at Oakland’s Stellar Prep.
Previous: 5
Next: vs. Rancho Christian, Friday, 7 p.m.
10. San Dimas (2-0)
Back-to-back blowouts wins over Long Beach Wilson and Whittier
Previous: 14
Next: vs. Bonita at Covina District Field, Saturday, 7 p.m.
11. Diamond Ranch (2-1)
Fell short in 14-6 loss to Ayala.
Previous: 8
Next: at Moreno Valley View, Friday, 7 p.m.
12. Glendora (2-1)
Ran away from Charter Oak in second half to win, 21-7.
Previous: 15
Next: at Los Altos, Friday, 7 p.m.
13. Arcadia (1-2)
Rally came up short in 31-27 loss to Hart on the road.
Previous: 11
Next: at Burroughs, Sept. 14.
14. La Habra (0-3)
The opponents are tough, but the losses are piling up.
Previous: 12
Next: vs. Calabasas, Friday, 7 p.m.
15. Arroyo (2-1)
Offense cooking after 56-21 win over Schurr.
Previous: 20
Next: vs. South Pasadena, Friday, 7 p.m.
16. San Marino (2-1)
Beau Hobbie was ridiculous in 76-36 win over El Monte.
Previous: NR
Next: vs. Santa Fe, Friday, 7 p.m.
17. Covina (2-1)
Should be rested after bye week.
Previous: 16
Next: at West Covina, Friday, 7 p.m.
18. Rosemead (3-0)
Mission Valley League contender?
Previous: NR
Next: vs. Arrowhead Christian at Citrus Valley High, Friday, 7 p.m.
19. Gabrielino (3-0)
Another undefeated Mission Valley League team.
Previous: NR
Next: at Temple City, Friday, 7 p.m.
20. El Monte (2-1)
Defense was awful in blowout loss to San Marino.
Previous: 19
Next: at Orange Vista, Friday, 7 p.m.