BASEBALL

1. CRESCENTA VALLEY 10-1

* Defending Division I champion Falcons soaring with solid pitching.

2. RIVERSIDE ARLINGTON 11-1

* Catcher Ryan Christenson is one of top players in Southland.

3. LONG BEACH MILLIKAN 11-2

* Rams impressive in Big West Invitational.

4. SANTA ANA MATER DEI 8-1

* Monarchs were hoping to make statement in National Classic.

5. WEST TORRANCE 9-3

* Sophomore pitcher Nelson Carballo is leading Warriors.

6. ANAHEIM SERVITE 9-1

* Ryan Garko began week batting .571 for the Friars.

7. LONG BEACH WILSON 7-3

* Deep pitching staff already paying dividends for the Bruins.

8. NEWHALL HART 11-1

* Tim Hutting began week batting .583 for Indians.

9. SHERMAN OAKS NOTRE DAME 11-2

* Phillip Polanco is 5-0 with 0.81 ERA for the Knights.

10. EL SEGUNDO 7-3

* Catcher Alberto Concepcion has Eagles flying high with his bat.

Others receiving consideration: Fontana A.B. Miller, La Verne Damien, Encino Crespi.

SOFTBALL

1. SANTA ANA MATER DEI 10-1

* Monarchs are top-ranked team in Southern Section Division I.

2. SANTA ANA FOOTHILL 10-3

* Knights competing in Best of West tournament in Santa Maria.

3. GARDEN GROVE PACIFICA 11-3

* Mariners are tough even without Amanda Freed, now at UCLA.

4. NEWBURY PARK 11-1

* Oli Keohohou has three triples and three homers for Panthers.

5. CERRITOS 9-1

* Dons continue to prove there’s strength north of Orange County.

6. CAMARILLO 11-2

* Pitcher Kathryn Nevard leads Scorpions into Marmonte League play.

7. QUARTZ HILL 14-1

* Jodie Cox batting .458 with seven homers for Rebels.

8. EL TORO 9-3

* Surprising Chargers are favored in Sea View League.

9. DANA HILLS 11-2-1

* Dolphins hope to challenge Mater Dei for South Coast League title.

10. SIMI VALLEY 9-0

* Brittney Green is 6-0 with a 0.22 ERA for the Pioneers.

Others receiving consideration: Moreno Valley, Rancho Cucamonga, Chaminade.