Another very interesting week. Corona del Mar loses to Beckman; Dana Hills drops a pair; Capistrano Valley is absolutely on fire; and Woodbridge has responded well after getting skunked at El Toro.

The Chargers, meanwhile, have rocketed up the poll after making their first appearance last week.

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In this, my first season covering O.C. volleyball, the following Top 10 list was by far the most challenging to compile.

Foremost among my concerns: What to do with Orange Lutheran? The Lancers had won 21 consecutive matches heading into Tuesday's contest with Santa Margarita, and there were some impressive victories in that stretch. They had been the clear No. 1 in the county.

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CIF-SS COACHES' AND MEDIA RANKINGS
(Updated on Oct. 13)
Division I-AA

1. Mira Costa

2. Wilson/LB

3. Los Alamitos

4. Orange Lutheran

5. Newport Harbor

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1. Orange Lutheran--Somebody want to beat them? Anybody? This week at Santa Margarita should be a test.

2. Los Alamitos--Beat Newport Harbor in 5. Getting healthy. Would love to see them play OLu.

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CIF COACHES' RANKINGS
(Updated Oct. 6)

Division I-AA
1. Mira Costa
2. Long Beach Wilson
3. Los Alamitos
4. Orange Lutheran
5. Newport Harbor
6. Lakewood
7. Harvard
8. Dana Hills
9. Flintridge Sacred Heart
10. Long Beach Poly

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