Foothill continues to shine in CCCSIA Men's Soccer Poll

RIVERSIDE - With just one week to go in the regular season, the California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) men’s soccer poll experienced minor shifts in the rankings. Foothill continues to act as the top dog with Hartnell nipping at their heels.  

No. 1 Foothill has yet to be tabbed with a defeat as they hauled in two more victories by a significant margin last week. They outscored Ohlone and Cabrillo at a combined 7-0 to prove their dominance. Their biggest remaining challenge will be No. 8 De Anza who has played tough opponents close to the belt.  

No. 2 Hartnell earned their 15^th win with a commanding 2-0 victory over West Valley last Friday. They should have an easy route to 17 total wins with the remaining teams on their schedule feature Skyline and Monterey Peninsula.  

No. 3 Mt. San Antonio rounds out the top three after No. 5 Folsom Lake occupied the spot last week. They have one game remaining on their schedule against No. 20 Long Beach on the Viking’s home pitch. They defeated Long Beach, 4-0, earlier in the season.  

No. 4 El Camino and No. 5 Folsom Lake round out the top five to give the North a slight advantage numbers-wise, but No. 6 Golden West and No. 7 Cerritos follow to keep the South in the state playoff picture.  

No. 9 Merced remains in the top-10 despite dropping three positions, while No. 11 Oxnard elevates three spots. No. 18 Santa Barbara bumps up two spots with No. 20 Long Beach taking the final slot, while No. 19 American River settles into the bottom two.  

(Nicho DellaValle, CCCSIA)