THE TIMES TOP 25

The Southland’s top 25 high school football teams, as ranked by The Times’ prep staff: 1. LB Poly (3-1)

Jackrabbits came up a few fourth downs short of ending nation’s longest winning streak.

2. Mission Viejo (5-0)

Diablos should petition Southern Section for entry into Division I playoffs and possible showdown with Long Beach Poly.

3. Hart (4-0)

Indians should trounce Burbank.

4. Loyola (4-0)

Cubs might be in for dogfight if Servite plays like it did early against Edison.

5. Edison (4-0)

Defensive back-kicker-tailback-receiver A.J. Martinez may be most indispensable player in Southern California.

6. Chino (4-0)

Favored status won’t mean much against cross-town rival Don Lugo.

7. SO Notre Dame (4-0)

Nick Folk made field goals of 52 and 50 yards in victory over Damien.

8. Carson (4-0)

The Colts are discovering a new standout running back every week.

9. Corona Centennial (4-0)

Huskies are the class of Division V.

10. Eisenhower (4-1)

It’s A.B. Miller time for Eagles.

11. Bishop Amat (4-0)

Running back Donnie McCleskey hoping to make like Mission Viejo’s Robbie Dubois against Mater Dei.

12. Redlands (5-0)

Terriers get bye week, er, game against Fontana.

13. Fountain Vly. (5-0)

Barons face crucial stretch with games against Los Alamitos and Esperanza.

14. LB Jordan (3-1)

Quarterback Cameron Smith ran for three touchdowns in victory over Dominguez.

15. Santa Margarita (3-1-1)

Eagles must improve consistency to remain a Division I power.

16. Esperanza (3-2)

Aztecs’ solution for recent woes: a game against Huntington Beach.

17. Mater Dei (2-3)

Monarchs sent themselves a get-well card with 36-0 victory over Loara.

18. Ventura St. Bonaventure (5-0)

Lorenzo Booker has rushed for 16 touchdowns this season.

19. Alta Loma (5-0)

Braves gained revenge against Upland, which beat them twice last year.

20. Crenshaw (3-0)

Cougars start Coliseum League play against rival Dorsey on Friday.

21. Mira Costa (5-0)

Mustangs are the toast of Manhattan Beach.

22. Los Alamitos (3-2)

Griffin Coach John Barnes earned career victory No. 200 against Buena.

23. Arroyo Grande (5-0)

Eagles continue slow and steady climb.

24. No. Torrance (5-0)

Pollsters finally give Saxons their due after victory over Inglewood.

25. Servite (4-1)

Friars couldn’t hold 21-0 lead against Edison.