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Eric-Paul Johnson’s Inland high school football rankings heading into the final week of the regular season.
1. CENTENNIAL (6-3)
The Huskies beat Chaparral 41-27 to clinch Big West Conference-North title.
Previous ranking: 1
Up next: Thursday at Murrieta Mesa
2. CHAPARRAL (5-4)
The Pumas still secured playoff berth despite last week’s loss to Centennial.
Previous ranking: 2
Up next: Thursday at Vista Murrieta
3. RANCHO CUCAMONGA (6-3)
The Cougars seeking a second straight unbeaten Baseline League title run.
Previous ranking: 3
Up next: Friday vs. Damien
4. NORCO (6-3)
The Cougars need to beat Murrieta Valley to secure automatic playoff berth.
Previous ranking: 4
Up next: Thursday at Murrieta Valley
5. SAN JACINTO (8-1)
The Tigers came up short in 14-13 nonleague loss to El Cajon Granite Hills.
Previous ranking: 5
Up next: Friday vs. West Valley
6. GREAT OAK (7-2)
The Wolfpack beat King to secure at least a share of the Big West-South title.
Previous ranking: 6
Up next: Thursday vs. Corona
7. CHINO HILLS (5-4)
The Huskies knocked off Etiwanda 35-10 to claim an automatic playoff spot.
Previous ranking: 7
Up next: Thursday at Upland
8. BONITA (9-0)
The Bearcats need to beat Glendora to avoid sharing the Sierra League title.
Previous ranking: 8
Up next: Thursday vs. Glendora
9. MURRIETA VALLEY (4-5)
The Nighthawks beat Murrieta Mesa 20-7 to set up a showdown with Norco.
Previous ranking: 12
Up next: Thursday vs. Norco
10. MURRIETA MESA (3-6)
The Rams end first season in the Big West-North against No. 1 Centennial.
Previous ranking: 9
Up next: Thursday vs. Centennial
11. ETIWANDA (5-5)
The Eagles have to wait until Sunday to see if their season will continue.
Previous ranking: 10
Up next: Regular season finished
12. DAMIEN (4-5)
The Spartans can improve their at-large chances with a victory this week.
Previous ranking: 11
Up next: Friday at Rancho Cucamonga
13. CAJON (6-3)
The Cowboys look to run Citrus Belt League table for second straight year.
Previous ranking: 13
Up next: Thursday at Redlands
14. ALTA LOMA (8-1)
The Lions need to win this week to avoid splitting Valle Vista League title.
Previous ranking: 14
Up next: Friday vs. Claremont
15. KING (1-8, six losses by forfeit)
The Wolves can still qualify for the postseason despite forfeiting six games.
Previous ranking: 15
Up next: Thursday at Santiago
16. AQUINAS (5-4)
The Falcons continue to dominate Ironwood League opponents (24-0 all-time).
Previous ranking: 16
Up next: Friday at Capistrano Valley Christian
17. SUMMIT (7-2)
The SkyHawks takes on crosstown foe in a battle for the Sunkist League title.
Previous ranking: 17
Up next: Friday vs. Jurupa Hills at Miller HS
18. VISTA DEL LAGO (8-1)
The Ravens knocked off Riverside Poly to claim their first Ivy League crown.
Previous ranking: 18
Up next: Thursday at Rancho Christian
19. VISTA MURRIETA (2-7)
The Broncos need a win this week to have any chance at making the playoffs.
Previous ranking: 19
Up next: Thursday vs. Chaparral
20. BEAUMONT (5-4)
The Cougars host Citrus Valley for second place in the Citrus Belt League.
Previous ranking: 20
Up next: Thursday vs. Citrus Valley
Teams on the bubble (listed in alphabetical order): Citrus Valley (8-1, one win by forfeit), Colton (8-1), Hillcrest (8-1), Paloma Valley (6-3), Rancho Verde (5-4), Roosevelt (4-5), San Dimas (7-2), Santiago (6-3), Temecula Valley (8-1, one win by forfeit), Valley View (7-2).