Tim Peterson
Friday October 8
Sierra Vista (4-0) at Azusa (4-0) – Citrus College
Last Year: Azusa 34-13
La Puente was supposed to be the team that competes with Azusa. That didn’t happen. This week it’s undefeated Sierra Vista. A quick scan of the Dons’ four opponents tells you they have a combined record of 3-13.
Azusa has too much – at least for this league anyway. Jose Nunez, Abraham Ochoa and company roll again.
Azusa 34 Sierra Vista 7
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Baldwin Park (1-4) at San Dimas (3-2)
Last Year: San Dimas 35-16
The Braves got off the floor last week with a win over Pomona in the Valle Vista opener. San Dimas dispatched Nogales.
The Braves played a brutal non league schedule in preparation for league. It paid off in the rout of Pomona team. BP still looks like the second best team in the league. However San Dimas appears to be the best.
The Saints have picked it up after losing in the Smudge Pot. Two weeks ago the Saints pulled out a miracle against Monrovia. BP competes but San Dimas gets the win.
San Dimas 27 Baldwin Park 17
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Wilson (3-1) at Covina (4-1)
Last Year: Covina 21-17
The Colts almost got caught napping in a three point win over Northview. Covina will need to be awake against a solid Wilson team.
The Wildcats lost the opener but have won three straight since including last week’s win over El Monte. Wilson is using a two quarterback system with Josh Morales and Brandon Schreiman and it’s working so far. Both players can do different things.
This one could go down to the wire. The Covina defense makes a big play in the fourth quarter and Billy Livingston and Gevontray Ainsworth take full advantage.
Covina 24 Wilson 20
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Bell Gardens (2-2) at South El Monte (1-3)
Okay maybe Bell Gardens is pretty good. The Lancers have been all over the map. They were crushed in the opener by Azusa only to rebound with a win over El Rancho. They lost but competed against Cantwell and then beat San Marino handily last week.
South has a ways to go. Last week the offense struggled in a loss to Temple City. The Southmen need to get something going early.
BG establishes the running game and wins going away.
Bell Gardens 28 South El Monte 10
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La Canada (2-2) at Arroyo (3-1)
Last Year: Arroyo 31-27
All-Time: Tied 1-1
La Canada’s big loss to Maranatha was somewhat of a surprise. I didn’t think the Spartans defense would give up that many points. Offensively they’re fine.
Arroyo used the bye week to get healthy. The Knights were routed two weeks ago against Hart but with Hart that tends to happen.
The jury is still out on Rivera. If he plays, Arroyo should have enough. If not LC could pull the upset. The status on Rivera might not be known until mid week.
Arroyo 21 La Canada 17
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Paramount (3-1) at Monrovia (2-2)
It’s the last leg of the death march for Monrovia. Rio Hondo action begins next week. The Cats have held up pretty well. After that stinging loss to San Dimas, M-Town responded to the challenge last week holding off South Hills. In case you haven’t heard Ellis McCarthy is a monster.
As for Paramount – well the Pirates hail from the San Gabriel Valley League. They have won three of four but struggled to beat Bellflower and Whittier.
Wildcats should take care of business here.
Monrovia 31 Paramount 14
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Rosemead (2-2) at Temple City (1-3)
Last Year: Temple City 27-13
All-Time: Temple City 12-5
The Panthers coughed up the ball three times and they all led to scoop and scores in the lopsided loss to San Gabriel. That won’t happen again. Oh and for the record Matt Fregoso did not fumble.
Temple City got in the win column last week. Josh Simangunsong, Carlos Mota and Mike Quintanilla all played well. However Rosemead’s defense won’t let them run free like they did last week.
This will be one angry group of Panthers.
Rosemead 24 Temple City 13
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Schurr (2-2) at St. Paul (3-1)
Schurr, like Monrovia, has played a schedule comparable to Ohio State’s. St. Paul is 3-1 including victories over La Mirada and Ayala.
The Spartans took some licks last week against Cal but continued to tick. That touchdown pass from Aaron Cantu to Chris Chiaromonte was an ESPN highlight.
Schurr will have to play error free football.
It’s going to be a war. Schurr gives them a scare but the Swordsmen prevail. No sweat, the Spartans will be ready for league.
St. Paul 31 Schurr 24
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Western Christian (1-3) at Maranatha (4-1)
Common Opponents: Big Bear 27 Maranatha 17, Big Bear 42 Western Christian 28
The Minutemen are on a roll. They’ve won four straight since the zero week loss at Big Bear including last week’s huge win over La Canada. The offense seems to have found its groove.
Western Christian has lost three straight including a 34 point rout last week by Rubidoux.
Maranatha gears up for the Olympic with its fourth straight win.
Maranatha 35 Western Christian 17
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Whittier Christian (5-0) at Cantwell-Sacred Heart (4-0)
The Heralds found them selves in a battle last week with a tough physical Salesian team. It’s to their credit they gutted out a win. But they will have to step up to beat a solid team in Cantwell.
The undefeated Cardinals are averaging over 47 points per game but their defense has been giving them up as well. Whittier Christian will bring some defensive looks that Cantwell isn’t used to.
Whittier Christian outlasts the Cards in the end.
Whittier Christian 35 Cantwell 31
Quick Hits:
Workman (1-3) at La Puente (2-2) – La Puente 24-7
Northview (0-4) at Pomona (3-2) – Pomona 21-13
Chino (4-0) at El Monte (1-3) – Chino 31-17
Golden Valley (2-2) at San Marino (2-2) – San Marino 24-21
Cathedral (3-1) at South Pasadena (3-1) – Cathedral 34-13
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