Here are the IE Varsity rankings heading into Week 2 games.
IE VARSITY FOOTBALL RANKINGS, SEPT. 2
1. Centennial (1-1)
The Huskies rallied in the fourth quarter but lost in overtime to Santa Margarita.
Previous ranking: 1
Up next: Saturday vs. Bingham (Utah)
2. Murrieta Valley (1-1)
The Nighthawks will take their bye week after suffering a 56-35 loss to Servite.
Previous ranking: 2
Up next: Sept. 12 at Murrieta Mesa
3. Chaparral (0-1)
The Pumas return from a bye looking to pick up their first win of the season.
Previous ranking: 3
Up next: Friday at San Clemente
4. Damien (1-0)
The Spartans rallied down the stretch and pulled out a 34-31 win over JSerra.
Previous ranking: 4
Up next: Friday vs. St. Paul
5. Beaumont (2-0)
The Cougars remained unbeaten with an impressive 52-31 win over Cathedral.
Previous ranking: 7
Up next: Friday vs. Summit
6. Vista Murrieta (2-0)
The Broncos led from start to finish and posted a 35-17 win over Murrieta Mesa.
Previous ranking: 6
Up next: Sept. 12 vs. Bishop Amat
7. Rancho Cucamonga (0-2)
The Cougars dropped a 27-24 decision to nationally-ranked Orange Lutheran.
Previous ranking: 5
Up next: Friday vs. Oak Hills
8. Chino Hills (2-0)
The Huskies have outscored their two opponents by a combined score of 75-3.
Previous ranking: 8
Up next: Friday at San Juan Hills
9. Norco (2-0)
The Cougars scored 35 points in the second quarter and rolled past Colony.
Previous ranking: 9
Up next: Friday vs. Orange Vista at SoFi Stadium
10. Cajon (0-1)
The Cowboys are coming off a bye week and searching for their first victory.
Previous ranking: 10
Up next: Thursday vs. Etiwanda
11. Bonita (1-1)
The Bearcats evened their record with a 37-0 blowout over Diamond Ranch.
Previous ranking: 11
Up next: Friday vs. Aquinas
12. Aquinas (1-1)
The Falcons started strong and cruised to a 34-7 road win over Glendora.
Previous ranking: 12
Up next: Friday at Bonita
13. San Jacinto (1-1)
The Tigers bounced back well with an impressive 30-7 victory over King.
Previous ranking: 13
Up next: Thursday vs Yorba Linda
14. Murrieta Mesa (1-1)
The Rams were unable to keep pace with crosstown foe Vista Murrieta.
Previous ranking: 14
Up next: Friday at Rancho Verde
15. Upland (0-2)
The Highlanders hope home opener brings their first win of the season.
Previous ranking: 15
Up next: Friday vs. Villa Park
16. Summit (2-0)
The SkyHawks held off a charge and pulled out a 28-25 win over Chino.
Previous ranking: 16
Up next: Friday at Beaumont
17. Etiwanda (2-0)
The Eagles overcame a slow start in last week’s win over Citrus Valley.
Previous ranking: 17
Up next: Thursday at Cajon
18. Orange Vista (0-2)
The Coyotes’ comeback efforts fell just short in a 35-34 loss to Downey.
Previous ranking: 18
Up next: Friday vs. Norco at SoFi Stadium
19. Alta Loma (2-0)
The Lions defeated Los Osos 20-13 to win the inaugural “Banyan Bowl.”
Previous ranking: Bubble
Up next: Friday at Claremont
20. Great Oak (1-1)
The Wolves cruised to a 31-6 victory over Rancho Verde last week.
Previous ranking: Bubble
Up next: Friday vs. San Pedro
Teams on the bubble (in alphabetical order): Ayala (0-2), Citrus Valley (0-1), Colony (1-1), Elsinore (2-0), King (1-1), Los Osos (1-1), Norte Vista (2-0), Ramona (2-0), Roosevelt (0-2), San Dimas (2-0, one win by forfeit), Santiago (2-0), Vista del Lago (2-0).
