South Hills, for the first time in years, takes over top spot in SGVN Football Rankings

The all-encompassing San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star-News and Whittier Daily News Top 20 football rankings:

1. South Hills (4-0)

Unbelievably impressive so far, another tough one next.

Previous: 2

Next: at Mira Costa, Friday, 7 p.m.

2. Bishop Amat (4-1)

Is looking like Mission League favorite heading into bye week.

Previous: 4

Next: at Chaminade, Sept. 28

3. La Serna (5-0)

Has done everything right, next game against Warren could be tough.

Previous: 3

Next: vs. Warren at California High, Frida, 7 p.m.

4. Northview (5-0)

Can’t imagine anyone in Division 5 playing better than Vikings.

Previous: 6

Next: at Wilson, Sept. 28.

5. Bonita (4-0)

Next two weeks against Covina, Colony are big tests.

Previous: 5

Next: vs. Covina at San Dimas High, Friday, 7 p.m.

6. Glendora (4-1)

Only loss to Division 3 Eastvale Roosevelt.

Previous: 9

Next: at Ayala, Sept. 28

7. St. Paul (4-1)

Undefeated start ends with 34-27 loss to Paraclete.

Previous: 1

Next: vs. La Salle, Sept. 28

8. St. Francis (2-2)

Much-needed 17-13 win over Saugus to get to .500.

Previous: 10

Next: at Harvard-Westlake, Friday, 7 p.m.

9. San Marino (4-1)

Easily the Rio Hondo League favorite.

Previous: 13

Next: vs. Newport Harbor, Friday, 7 p.m.

10. San Dimas (3-1)

Strong come-from-behind 21-14 win over Colton.

Previous: 12

Next: at California, Thursday, 7 p.m.

11. Muir (3-1)

Laid an egg in Pacific League opening loss to Crescenta Valley, 31-7.

Previous: 7

Next: vs. Hoover, Friday, 7 p.m.

12. Arroyo (3-1)

Ready to defend Mission Valley League after bye week.

Previous: 14

Next: at Gabrielino, Friday, 7 p.m.

13. Arcadia (2-2)

Opened Pacific with 45-27 win over Burroughs.

Previous: 15

Next: vs. Burbank at Burroughs, Friday, 7 p.m.

14. La Habra (1-4)

Ended losing skid with 31-10 win over Diamond Ranch.

Previous: 20

Next: vs. Fullerton, Sept. 28

15. Diamond Ranch (3-2)

Gave La Habra a game for a half, then it got away.

Previous: 8

Next: at Los Altos, Sept. 28

16. Los Altos (2-3)

When is the bleeding going to stop after third straight loss?

Previous: 11

Next: vs. Diamond Ranch, Sept. 28

17. El Monte (4-1)

Showed it’s a Mission Valley contender with 52-14 win over Rosemead.

Previous: 17

Next: vs. Mountain View, Sept. 28

18. Covina (3-1)

Big win over Monrovia, but still has work to do on defense.

Previous: 16

Next: vs. Monrovia at Covina District Field, Thursday, 7 p.m.

19. Alhambra (5-0)

First time in many years it finishes non-league undefeated.

Previous: 18

Next: vs. Schurr at Moor Field, Sept. 28

20. Whittier (4-1)

Might be only team to challenge La Serna in Del Rio League.

Previous: 19

Next: at Westminster, Thursday, 7 p.m.

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