Big Tony Solorzano
Well, we’ve finally reached the half-way mark of the season, and now it’s all downhill from here. At last, the nearly endless non-league season for the Del Rio has finally come to an end, and lo and behold, look who’s sitting in the catbird seat? The Ranch is tied with La Serna for the top spot, although that will change as both teams open up against each other on Friday. Meanwhile, Pioneer and Tony Botello are looking to show the impressive 3-2 record in their non-league play was no fluke.
Meanwhile, down in the Suburban league, La Mirada and Mayfair are tied for the top spot, but Bellflower and Norwalk are both a game behind and plotting to take a shot at the top spot. The Buccaneers are in action while the Lancers have the week off. With the leagues all in play now, the picks have condensed.
So, as they say back East,
LIVE FROM NEW YORK, IT’S THE WEEK SIX PREDICITIONS!!
WEEK 6 – Friday, Oct. 15, 2010
Artesia at Bellflower (Suburban League)
MATCHUP: You would think that the Pioneers could have managed to be competitive in any of their five games, but they still haven’t been able to get more than two touchdowns in a game so far. It gets worse as the Buccaneers prepare to keel haul them after they were knocked off by Norwalk last week.
Prediction: Bellflower 48, Artesia 17
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La Mirada vs. Cerritos (at Gahr High, Cerritos, CA, Suburban League)
MATCHUP: The Matadores got themselves righted after a less-than-stellar non-league season with two wins in league over both the Pioneers and the Eagles. This week, they travel to meet the Dons, and look to continue their streak on their way to a showdown with the Monsoons next week.
Prediction: La Mirada 52, Cerritos 10
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Mayfair vs. John Glenn (at Excelsior Adult School, Norwalk, CA, Suburban League)
MATCHUP: The Monsoons have been rolling since knocking off Valley Christian, while Glenn has one more loss than Artesia so far this season. Expect another blowout for Mayfair before they get two tough teams the next two weeks before closing out against Artesia on Nov. 5.
Prediction: Mayfair 63, Glenn 14
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Santa Fe at Cal (Del Rio League)
MATCHUP: This could not have been a worse season for the Condors, coming off a winless non-league season. The Chiefs, coming off their sweep of the schools in Downey (Warren and Downey), are hoping to get an early boost into the league title chase. Condor coach Jim Arnold needs a miracle.
Prediction: Santa Fe 28, Cal High 21
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La Serna at El Rancho (Del Rio League)
MATCHUP: The Lancers are on a three-game win streak since losing to Downey. The Dons are on a two-game roll since stumbling at Bell Gardens. If the Ranch wants to show that this surge is for real, they need to shut down Buenrostro. If the Lancers are going to prevent the collapse that seems to plague them during the League portion of their schedule, they need this win. First place in the DRL is at stake.
Prediction: El Rancho 30, La Serna 28
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Whittier at Pioneer (Del Rio League)
MATCHUP: Usually, this is the cellar-dweller showdown between the Del Rio’s worst teams. Not this year. The Titans are coming off their best non-league record in a while, thanks to Tony Botello’s rushing prowess. Don’t be surprised if Botello breaks 300 yards before the end of the third quarter in this “Patty Cake” game.
Prediction: Pioneer 56, Whittier 7
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BYE WEEK: Norwalk
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