El Rancho High’s Fernando Vargas (#7), left, vies for control vs. Santa Fe High’s Kevin Jimenez (#21) during their game at Smith Park in Pico Rivera, Calif. Jan. 10, 2017. (Photo by Leo Jarzomb, SGV Tribune/ SCNG)

WHITTIER DAILY NEWS RANKINGS
BOYS SOCCER
1. El Rancho (9-1-2)
Del Rio League favorite
2. Santa Fe (7-2-1)
Opens league at El Rancho
3. Sonora (7-4-2)
Off to strong start
4. California (4-4-2)
Starting to develop old ways
5. La Mirada (5-6-1)
Has looked good at times
6. Montebello (4-8-2)
Can Oilers win Almont again?
7. La Serna (2-4-4)
Should be competitive in Del Rio
8. Schurr (2-6-3)
Should fair better during Almont schedule
9. Pioneer (4-5-1)
Don’t overlook the Titans
10. La Habra (3-5-1)
Will be competitive in Freeway

GIRLS SOCCER
1. La Mirada (4-4-2)
Youth is being served
2. California (4-5-4)
Can Condors unseat La Serna in Del Rio?
3. La Serna (5-7-1)
Still the one to beat in Del Rio
4. Schurr (7-2-1)
Continuing recent successes
5. Pioneer (7-3-2)
Can it challenge for top spot in league play?
6. El Rancho (7-5-1)
Another team to look out for
7. Sonora (6-6-1)
Finding some successes
8. La Habra (5-6-1)
Showing improvement
9. Whittier (5-4-2)
Showing promise
10. Montebello (4-5-4)
Might be second-best in Almont League