Chatsworth, led by All-City guard Alijah Arenas, is No. 1 in the first City Section boys basketball rankings from The Times.
The rankings:
1. CHATSWORTH (10-4): Alijah Arenas & Co. have played well against quality opponents
2. WESTCHESTER (7-8): Comets, led by Tajh Ariza, have played demanding schedule.
3. WASHINGTON PREP (3-6): 3-0 record with King/Drew transfers.
4. CLEVELAND (12-4): Making steady progress, so beware.
5. PALISADES (8-4): Several close defeats against good teams.
6. BIRMINGHAM (6-7): Feisty, aggressive team from West Valley League.
7. GRANT (4-4): East Valley League favorites.
8. SUN VALLEY POLY (8-8): With JD Wyatt, the Parrots can be dangerous.
9. VENICE (3-8): Tough schedule will have Gondoliers ready for City competition.
10. KING/DREW (3-10): Josahn Webster averaging 19 points a game.
