Football: OC Top 10 and Patch's Vote

Patch local editor Martin Henderson, who has covered high school sports in Orange County since 1993, is one of 10 media panelists in the weekly Orange County Football Top 10 poll. 

Below is the county Top 10 after Week 0, with first place counting for 10 points, second for nine, etc.), and Henderson's top 10 vote. 

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER FOOTBALL POLL

Text by Steve Fryer

1. Mater Dei (1-0, 96 points)

Monarchs took huge lead then cruised to 44-13 win over Upland. Next: Vs. St. Paul of Santa Fe Springs at Santa Ana Stadium, Thursday

2. Mission Viejo (1-0, 94)

Diablos enjoyed 49-20 win during Hawaii trip. Next: Vs. Santiago of Corona, Friday

3. Edison (1-0, 71)

Defending Southwest Division champ opened with 27-18 win at Centennial of Compton. Next: Vs. Garfield of Los Angeles at Huntington Beach High, Thursday.

4. Santa Margarita (0-1, 69)

Eagles lost, 38-28, at Bishop Amat of La Puente, which is tough place for visitors. Next: Vs. Bishop Gorman of Las Vegas at Saddleback College, Friday

5. La Habra (1-0, 64)

Highlanders did everything right in 26-3 win over El Toro. Next: At La Mirada, Friday

6. Servite (0-1, 35)

Friars lost big in Las Vegas, 41-17. Next: Vs. Long Beach Poly at Cerritos College, Friday

7. Trabuco Hills (1-0, 33)

Mustangs won battle of “Hills” with 31-10 victory over Dana. Next: Vs. Newport Harbor, Friday

8. Orange Lutheran (1-0, 31)

Lancers crushed Long Beach Wilson, 50-6. Next: Vs. Damien of La Verne at Orange Coast College, Friday

9. Tesoro (1-0, 18)

Titans most impressive in 43-14 win over La Mirada. Next: Vs. Rancho Verde of Moreno Valley, Friday.

10. Villa Park (0-0, 15)

Idle. Next: Vs. Valencia at El Modena High, Friday

1. Mater Dei (1-0) – Reached last year’s final and have seven back on both sides of the ball. Last week: Beat Upland, 44-13. Next: Thursday vs. Santa Fe Springs St. Paul at Santa Ana Stadium.

2. Mission Viejo (1-0) – May have the best offense in the county, but historically, their struggles against Trinity League opponents make them No. 2 to Mater Dei. Last week: Beat Baldwin (HI), 49-20. Next: Friday vs. Corona Santiago.

3. Santa Margarita (0-1) – Take away the five interceptions by the sophomore quarterback and the Eagles beat Bishop Amat. Last week: Lost to Bishop Amat, 38-28. Next: Friday vs. Las Vegas Bishop Gorman at Saddleback College.

4. Edison (1-0) – The defending section champion dials in on league and playoffs, not nonleague games. Last week: Beat Compton Centennial, 27-18. Next: Thursday vs. L.A. Garfield at Huntington Beach.

5. La Habra (1-0) – Showed potential in opener against El Toro, led by shifty QB Eric Barriere. Last week: Beat El Toro, 26-3. Next: Friday at La Mirada.

6. Servite (0-1) – A tough schedule masks how good the Friars really are. Last week: Lost to Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, 41-17. Next: Friday vs. Long Beach Poly at Cerritos College.

7. JSerra (1-0) – The Lions, who had victories last season over Huntington Beach, Trabuco Hills and Orange Lutheran, should have their best team ever. Last week: Beat Las Vegas Centennial, 44-0. Next: Idle.  

8. Trabuco Hills (1-0) – Mustangs are expected to have a good year but have to prove they can win the big games. Last week: Beat Dana Hills, 31-10. Next: Friday vs. Newport Harbor.

9. Tesoro (1-0) – Titans looked outstanding in their first game under Matt Poston. Last week: Beat La Mirada, 44-13. Next: Friday vs. Moreno Valley Rancho Verde.

10. Huntington Beach (1-0) – The Oilers have experience and talent on both sides of the ball. Last week: Beat Bakersfield Christian, 32-10. Next: Friday vs. Magnolia at Western.