When it comes to City Section football, Birmingham still remains the team to beat. The Patriots are No. 1 in City Section rankings produced by The Times.

The Marine League is clearly the toughest league with all five teams winning games last week.

The rankings (record):

1. BIRMINGHAM (1-1)

2. SAN PEDRO (1-0)

3. BANNING (2-0)

4. CARSON (2-0)

5. GARFIELD (1-1)

6. FRANKLIN (0-1-1)

7. VENICE (1-1)

8. CLEVELAND (2-0)

9. PALISADES (2-0)

10. EAGLE ROCK (0-1)

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