Mira Mesa Climbs to No. 3 in Rankings

SAN DIEGO — Morse High School, despite a 39-38 loss to Mira Mesa Friday, remained the No. 1-ranked team in The Times’ San Diego County high school basketball poll.

Morse has been No. 1 throughout the season. Mira Mesa (17-4) moved up to No. 3 with victories over Madison and Morse.

The poll:

Pos. Team (League) W-L

1. Morse (City Eastern) 16-2

2. Mount Carmel (Palomar) 18-3

3. Mira Mesa (City Eastern) 17-4

4. Oceanside (Avocado) 14-6

5. Lincoln (City Central) 14-5

6. Madison (City Eastern) 14-6

7. Torrey Pines (Palomar) 16-6

8. El Camino (Avocado) 17-3

9. Castle Park (South Bay) 16-4

10. Sweetwater (Mesa) 11-9