THE TIMES’ RANKINGS

A look at the top 10 boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams in the region:

BOYS

1. Canyon Country Canyon (SS--Foothill)

Cowboys have climbed to No. 6 national ranking after runner-up finish to fourth-ranked McFarland in Clovis Invitational on Saturday.

2. Long Beach Poly (SS--Moore)

Jackrabbits haven’t won an invitational, but are talented enough to rank ninth in nation.

3. Riverside Rubidoux (SS--Sunkist)

Falcons are third in state Division I rankings after placing third in Clovis Invitational.

4. Dana Point Dana Hills

(SS--South Coast)

Dolphins expected to win Orange County championships on Saturday.

5. Temecula Valley (SS--Southwestern)

Golden Bears should contend for title in Inland Empire Challenge on Saturday.

6. Rosemead Bosco Tech

(SS--Camino Real)

Senior Mark Batres has led Tigers to small schools titles in Clovis and Great American invitationals.

7. Lake Forest El Toro (SS--South Coast)

Chargers look to redeem themselves in Orange County championships after finishing 12th in Clovis Invitational.

8. Oak Park (SS--Tri-Valley)

Eagles soaring high after runaway victory in Division IV race of Stanford Invitational on Sept. 29.

9. Barstow (SS--Desert Sky)

Aztecs won Division I title in Kenny Staub Invitational on Saturday after taking Division II race in Yucaipa Invitational previous week.

10. Costa Mesa Estancia

(SS--Pacific Coast)

Eagles defeated Norwalk to win Division II title in Central Park Invitational on Saturday.

GIRLS

1. Dana Point Dana Hills

(SS--South Coast)

Dolphins ranked ninth in nation despite being at less than full strength all season.

2. Murrieta Valley (SS--Southwestern)

Nighthawks, ranked 15th nationally, are heavily favored to win Inland Empire Challenge on Saturday.

3. Irvine Woodbridge (SS--Sea View)

Warriors placed third in Division II race at Stanford Invitational on Sept. 29.

4. Yucaipa (SS--San Andreas)

Thunderbirds’ next big race will be Mt. San Antonio College Invitational on Oct. 20.

5. Anaheim Esperanza (SS--Sunset)

Aztecs dominated Sunset League meet last week that included No. 8 Fountain Valley.

6. Chino Hills Ayala (SS--Sierra)

Bulldogs defeated Canyon Country Canyon to win large-schools race of Clovis Invitational on Saturday.

7. Palos Verdes Peninsula (SS--Bay)

Panthers were runaway winners in Division I race of Kenny Staub Invitational on Saturday.

8. Fountain Valley (SS--Sunset)

Barons finished second to Esperanza in talent-laden Sunset League meet last week.

9. Canyon Country Canyon (SS--Foothill)

Cowboys took five of the top 10 places in second Foothill League meet of season Thursday.

10. Thousand Oaks (SS--Marmonte)

Lancers make first top-10 appearance after defeating Simi Valley Royal, 25-30, on Thursday.