THE TIMES TOP 25

The Southland’s top 25 high school football teams as ranked by the Times’ prep staff:

1. Long Beach Poly (5-1)

Jackrabbits hopping unimpeded toward Moore League title.

2. Mission Viejo (7-0)

Mission accomplished against Dana Hills.

3. Hart (6-0)

Situations wanted: A Foothill League team that can play with the Indians

4. Edison (6-0)

Revved up for Sunset League battle against Los Alamitos.

5. Chino (6-0)

Memo to this week’s opponent, defending Division II champion Upland: Look who’s on top now.

6. Santa Margarita (5-1-1)

Go figure: Eagles are undefeated against Division I opponents but struggle against the likes of Tustin and Ayala.

7. Loyola (5-1)

Cubs bumbling, stumbling as Del Rey League play opens.

8. SO Notre Dame (6-0)

Chaminade could upset Knights--if Notre Dame added Ralph Sampson to roster.

9. Corona Centennial (6-0)

Huskies to other Division V teams with title aspirations: Hey, forget about it.

10. Redlands (7-0)

Terriers show a flair for dramatic and an ability to sustain drives.

11. Long Beach Jordan (5-1)

Panthers circle Nov. 2 game against Long Beach Poly in red ink on their calendars.

12. Eisenhower (5-2)

Eagles’ down-up-down finish against Redlands devastating.

13. Mater Dei (4-3)

Monarch gain playoff momentum.

14. Bishop Amat (5-1)

Game against St. Paul is a Dungeons & Dragons fan’s dream: Lancers vs. Swordsmen.

15. Los Alamitos (5-2)

Griffins will learn against Edison whether they’re lightning-proof.

16. Esperanza (4-2-1)

Tie against Fountain Valley felt more like a loss after Aztecs had to rally with late touchdown.

17. Fountain Valley (5-1-1)

Tie against Esperanza felt more like a win after Barons capitalized on two fourth-quarter fumbles.

18. Carson (5-1)

Colts must rebound from upset loss to San Pedro.

19. St. Bonaventure (7-0)

Could the perpetually undermatched Seraphs speed up their move to Division IV?

20. Alta Loma (7-0)

Braves limited Etiwanda to 37 yards in 47 plays.

21. Crenshaw (5-0)

Cougars rolled over Jefferson even without injured starting quarterback.

22. Mira Costa (7-0)

Mustangs keeping league foes at bay.

23. Arroyo Grande (7-0)

Eagles savor a rare victory over Lompoc.

24. Newport Harbor (6-0-1)

Sailors avenged last season’s championship-game loss to Irvine.

25. Van Nuys Birmingham (6-0)

Patriots appear to be Valley’s best hope for City title.