Times’ top 25

THE TIMES’ HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RANKINGS, INCLUDING RECORDS, SECTIONS AND COMMENTS BY BEN BOLCH:

Rk.; SCHOOL; COMMENT (LAST WEEK)

1. L.B. POLY (2-0, SS-Pac-5)

Jackrabbits are on pace to give up 45 points -- during entire regular season. (1)

2. COR. CENTENNIAL (2-0, SS-Inland)

Huskies to state bowl game selection committee: “Open (division) sesame!” (2)

3. CRESPI (3-0, SS-Pac-5)

Coach Jeremiah Ross, now 2-0 against former mentor, wonders why he wasn’t the boss. (4)

4. MISSION VIEJO (3-0, SS-Pac-5)

Having thrown for 12 TDs in three games, Allan Bridgford hears there’s another QB in the O.C. who’s pretty good. (5)

5. MATER DEI (2-1, SS-Pac-5)

L.A. Jordan DE James Boyd won’t want to get too sack-happy Thursday; he’ll be QB Matt Barkley’s teammate next year at USC. (3)

6. ST. BONAVENTURE (3-0, SS-Northern)

Given choice, Coach Todd Therrien would opt to watch film of crisp first half over shoddy second half of L.A. Jordan victory. (7)

7. SERVITE (2-1, SS-Pac-5)

Given choice, Coach Troy Thomas would opt to watch baby videos over footage of final minutes of Crespi loss. (6)

8. SO NOTRE DAME (2-0, SS-Pac-5)

Playing 0-3 Birmingham won’t give Knights originally intended strength-of-schedule boost. (8)

9. OAKS CHRISTIAN (3-0, SS-Northwest)

Coach Bill Redell’s favorite dessert haunt must be Sprinkles because all he does is schedule cupcakes. (9)

10. REDLANDS EAST VALLEY (2-0, SS-Inland)

Having dispatched two Inland Empire opponents, Wildcats’ next victory should come straight outta Compton (Dominguez). (10)

11. EDISON (3-0, SS-Pac-5)

Dolphins make Hootie & the Blowfish cry but not the Chargers. (11)

12. LOS OSOS (2-0, SS-Central)

Just about everything UCLA QBs have done this season, Richard Brehaut hopes to do better in 2009. (12)

13. BISHOP AMAT (2-1, SS-Pac 5)

RB Deshawn Gaisie wants to meet (Eric) Bieniemy after equaling his mark of five touchdowns in a game for Lancers. (13)

14. UPLAND (3-0, SS-Central)

West end town of Upland could be dead end world for Eastside. (15)

15. LOYOLA (2-1, SS-Pac-5)

Just a friendly reminder: Missed field goals are live balls. (17)

16. ORA. LUTHERAN (2-1, SS-Pac-5)

There’s nothing perfect about a 10-0 victory over winless Tustin. (14)

17. LOS ALAMITOS (2-0, SS-Pac-5)

Not even an FAA directive could ground Griffins’ passing attack. (18)

18.LAKEWOOD (3-0, SS-Pac-5)

Weekly schedule accountability check: Lancers’ nonleague opponents are now a combined 0-10. (19)

19. RANCHO VERDE (3-0, SS-Inland)

One-point victory over Murrieta Valley shows Mustangs they can’t beat everyone 35-0. (20)

20. COR. SANTIAGO (1-1, SS-Inland)

Thanks to Mira Costa, Sharks’ opening triumph over Esperanza just lost some more luster. (21)

21. CHAPARRAL (1-1, SS-Inland)

After trips to Boron and Lake Isabella, L.A.-based rankings committee considers I.E.-based Pumas next-door neighbors. (22)

22. TESORO (3-0, SS-Pac-5)

Can anyone stop Titans? It’s hard to know until they play someone. (23)

23. ST. JOHN BOSCO (3-0, SS-Pac 5)

Braves versus (Loyola) Cubs on Friday more compelling than (Atlanta) Braves versus (Chicago) Cubs last month. (25)

24. SERRA (3-0, SS-Northwest)

There’s plenty to be Cavalier about after impressive start. (NR)

25. PALMDALE (2-0, SS-Western)

Leaving no stone unturned, rankings committee conducts pair of Highway 14 drive-bys to verify Falcons are legit. (NR)