LA Daily News football Top 10 rankings for Week 5

DAILY NEWS TOP 10 RANKINGS, SEPT. 22

Sierra Canyon grows the gap between itself and every other local team with another convincing win over a Trinity League opponent. Hart rejoins the fold after an impressive win over previously unbeaten Saugus. The rankings won’t move much next week due to the bevy of bye weeks taken before league play starts for most on October 3.

Dropped out: Oaks Christian

1. Sierra Canyon (5-0): The Trailblazers take down Orange Lutheran 40-9 in a statement win that makes them the consensus challenger to Mater Dei and St. John Bosco for the Division 1 title. | Next: BYE

2. Notre Dame (2-2): The Knights are coming off a bye and added 6-foot-8 basketball player Tyran Stokes at wide receiver. | Next: Culver City

3. Valencia (4-1): The Vikings shutout West Ranch 48-0. | vs.Saugus, at College of the Canyons

4. Westlake (5-0): Westlake beat Venice 41-6 to stay unbeaten. | Next: BYE

5. Newbury Park (2-2): The Panthers are coming off a bye week. | Next: vs. Ventura

6. Chaminade (2-3): Eagles snap a three-game losing streak at home against Cathedral, 35-28. | Next: BYE

7. Agoura (3-2): The Chargers rout Buena 52-7. Gavin Gray threw for 440 yards and six touchdowns. Tyler Starling had 181 yards receiving on six receptions. | Next: BYE

8. Hart (3-2): Hart wins its Foothill League opener over Saugus, 46-35. Jacob Paisano scored six touchdowns (two passing, four rushing) and tallied more than 340 all-purpose yards. | Next: vs. Golden Valley

9. Saugus (4-1): The Centurions fall to Hart in their first test of the season. | vs. Valencia, at College of the Canyons

10. Thousand Oaks (4-1): Lancers drop after a 48-28 loss to Simi Valley. | Next: BYE