Santa Cruz Sentinel, 10/23/2017, “Local Roundup: Sentinel Girls Volleyball Power Poll: Aptos claims top spot for first time this season,” by Sentinel staff.

1 Aptos (10-7,10-2 SCCAL): First took down Soquel, then Harbor. Mariners have a full head of steam going into the final week of league play. LW: 2. Next: at Mount Madonna, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

2 Harbor (15-11, 10-2 SCCAL): Pirates haven’t locked up even a share of title yet with Santa Cruz and Mount Madonna still on their slate. LW: 1. Next: at Santa Cruz, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

3 Soquel (15-6, 9-3 SCCAL): Knights’ league-title fate now lies in the hands of Mount Madonna, the team that shocked them in the first round and that plays Harbor and Aptos this week. Last week: 3. Next: at Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

6 Mount Madonna (14-8, 6-6 SCCAL): Hawks will prepare for CCS Division V playoffs with brutal week against No. 1 Aptos and No. 2 Harbor. LW: 6. Next: vs. Aptos, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Read the article