1. Temecula Chaparral (20-2-2) — The Pumas got back on track, posting a 2-0-1 week which included a lopsided, 5-0, victory over Elsinore Temescal Canyon. Entering its final two matches of the season, Chaparral is the top-ranked team in CIF-SS Division III. THIS WEEK: 2/9 vs. Temecula Valley; 2/11 at Temecula Great Oak.
2. Redlands (14-2-9) – The Terriers tallied 14 times and posted three victories last week in wins over Yucaipa, Fontana Miller and Rialto Carter. Senior striker Miles Byass accounted for six goals, including a second-half hat trick in a come-from-behind victory over Yucaipa. THIS WEEK: 2/10 vs. Rialto; 2/12 at Redlands East Valley.
3. Hesperia (20-1-4) — The Scorpions defeated Phelan Serrano, 2-1, and Lake Arrowhead Rim of the World, 5-0, to keep pressure on the top two teams in this week’s Top 5. Only one match stands between Hesperia and an unbeaten Mojave River League record. THIS WEEK: 2/11 at Apple Valley.
4. Rubidoux (10-2-5) — The Falcons are 7-1-1 in away fixtures after going on the road and defeating Menifee Heritage, 4-3, and Beaumont, 3-1, last week. Junior midfielder Edwin Luganas had a hat trick in the win over Beaumont. THIS WEEK: 2/9 vs. Riverside Notre Dame; 2/11 vs. Banning.
5. Riverside Poly (18-3-3) — The Bears are unbeaten in their last 12 matches and own an 11-0-1 mark in the Big VIII League. Coach Alex Figueroa’s XI is ranked 2nd in CIF-SS Division II but faces two stiff tests to finalize the regular season. THIS WEEK: 2/10 at Riverside King; 2/12 at Norco.
Dropped out: Pomona Garey (16-3-5). Just missed: Fontana Kaiser (16-3-3).