The Press-Telegram's latest rankings of the top high school boys soccer teams in the Long Beach area before the CIF-Southern Section playoffs, with key details about each team's records and rankings.

By the Numbers
  • Millikan (13-3-6) and Long Beach Poly (13-4-3) are unranked heading into the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs, despite their previous top rankings.
  • Downey (13-3-4) is the No. 3 ranked team heading into the Division 3 playoffs.
  • Artesia (17-2-3) is the No. 4 ranked team heading into the Division 2 playoffs.
  • Lakewood (11-3-6) and Cabrillo (11-7-3) are unranked heading into the Division 4 and Division 1 playoffs, respectively.
  • Los Alamitos (12-9-2) is on a three-game winning streak but is unranked heading into the Division 1 playoffs.
  • Paramount (14-4-2) and Wilson (9-6-3) are unranked heading into the Division 4 and Division 2 playoffs, respectively.
  • Bellflower (10-3-3) is the No. 6 ranked team heading into the Division 6 playoffs.
State of Play
  • Millikan and Long Beach Poly, despite high records, are unranked for the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs, indicating a shift in their rankings.
  • Teams like Downey, Artesia, and Bellflower hold strong rankings and are poised for competitive performances in their respective playoff divisions.
Bottom Line

The latest rankings highlight the shifting landscape of high school boys soccer in the Long Beach area, with some top teams experiencing changes in their playoff rankings, setting the stage for an exciting and unpredictable CIF-SS postseason.