Dos Pueblos had both of its cross country teams ranked in the top-10 of the first CIF-SS rankings done by Prep Cal Track.
The Charger girls are fourth and the boys fifth in Division 3. Both teams qualified for the CIF State Championships last year, marking the first time both programs advanced in the same season.
DP has several returnees from both teams.
Dana Hills is No. 1 in the Division 3 girls rankings and Santa Margarita tops the boys’ poll.
The Santa Barbara High boys were ranked 10th in Division 2. The Dons won their first Channel League title in decades last season.
Ventura, which is back in the Channel League, is third in Division 2 and powerhouse Newbury Park is No. 1
Cate’s boys and girls are both ranked in Division 5. The girls are third behind Viewpoint and St. Margaret’s while the boys are No. 7.
The cross country season kicks off this week.
GIRLS TENNIS
Santa Ynez blanked Bishop Diego, 18-0, in a non-league match. It was the first match for the Cardinals, who are being coached by former UCSB coach Pete Kirkwood.
“Although no sets were won, the experience gained by this young Bishop team is a great building block as we progress and get ready for league matches,” said Kirkwood.
Bishop plays at Carpinteria on Wednesday.
GIRLS GOLF
Santa Ynez finished seventh in an 18-hold Mountain League Tournament at Rancho Maria CC.
Sophomore Mackenzie Phelan shot a 90 to lead the Pirates.