Well so much for Bonita winning the Hacienda. They were out-played in every facet of the game against West Covina and now must beat Diamond Ranch in two weeks to get second. The Bearcats must still get by Rowland who is fighting for its playoff lives.
The Bulldogs and Panthers faceoff for what could be the Hacienda League Championship game with both having a game left after this week’s match-up. This might also be the game to determine the #1 seed in the CIF Southeast Division playoffs.
Diamond Bar might have the inside track to get the wildcard if they are able to go 1-1 in its final two games.
Walnut has the inside track on the final spot in the league after defeating Rowland last week.
HACIENDA LEAGUE
West Covina (7-1, 4-0) – What can you say that hasn’t already been said about the Bulldogs? They are incredible on both sides of the ball. People continue talk about the offense but what about the defense. Justin Meaders and Maurice Dupleasis anchor the linebacking corp. Lonzell Barnett maybe the best cover-corner in the Valley.
BODY OF WORK: 36-32 overall record of opponents, 4-1 against teams with winning records.
Signature Wins: Glendora (Inland) 4-3, Bonita (Southeast) 7-1
Signature Loss: None
Games Remaining: 11/05 @ Diamond Ranch 11/12 vs. Diamond Bar (10-6 record remaining opponents)
Diamond Ranch (5-3, 4-0) – The Panthers are just as physical as West Covina on offense and defense when it comes to the “smash-mouth” football. Cesar Carrillo will be the intangible against the Bulldogs. Good running back corp for Diamond Ranch will keep the game close against West Covina on Friday.
BODY OF WORK: 32-33 overall record of opponents, 2-3against teams with winning records.
Signature Wins: None
Signature Loss: Damien (Inland) 4-3
Games Remaining: vs. West Covina, 11/12 @ Bonita (14-2 record remaining opponents)
Bonita (7-0, 3-0) – Last week the question of a chink in the armor was asked and we got the answer. Yes, hard time stopping a physical running game. Will they adjust is now the question that needs to be asked when the playoffs roll around. Good indicator will be two weeks from now against Diamond Ranch.
BODY OF WORK: 35-29 overall record of opponents, 5-1 against teams with winning records.
Signature Wins: Claremont (Inland) 6-1, San Dimas (Mid-Valley) 5-3
Signature Loss: None
Games Remaining: 11/05 vs Rowland, 11/11 vs Diamond Ranch (14-8 record remaining opponents)
Walnut (4-4, 2-3) – Huge game from Aubrey Coleman, Brandon Roach and Jason Tsukada helped the Mustangs get a very important win in the chase for the Southeast Division playoffs. Walnut should be smiling knowing they control its own destiny with a game against Los Altos in two weeks.
BODY OF WORK: 45-21 overall record of opponents, 2-4 against teams with winning records.
Signature Wins: Covina (Mid-Valley Division) 7-1
Signature Loss: None
Games Remaining: 11/05 vs. Northview, 11/12 @ Los Altos (3-13 record remaining opponents)
Diamond Bar (5-3, 1-3) – After a week off, the Brahmas will look to improve on its record with a game against winless Los Altos. It is a must win for a team that sorely needs to finish no worse than 6-4 to get a sniff from CIF. They are one of three teams that might get that wildcard spot.
BODY OF WORK: 29-36 overall record of opponents, 1-3 against teams with winning records.
Signature Wins: None
Signature Loss: None
Games Remaining: 11/05 vs. Los Altos, 11/12 @ West Covina (7-9 record remaining opponents)
Rowland (4-5, 1-4) – A promising season went “poof” last week with the loss against Walnut. With one game remaining against Bonita, a win would be a good send off to Michael Ball and Leonardo Freeman.
BODY OF WORK: 38-34 overall record of opponents, 1-5 against teams with winning records.
Signature Wins: None
Signature Loss: Diamond Bar (Southeast Division) 5-3
Games Remaining: 11/05 @ Bonita, 11/11 BYE (7-1 record remaining opponents)
Los Altos (0-8, 0-4) – How bad has this season gone for the Conquerors? Well when a punt goes less than 20 yards you know the season has been rough. Back to the drawing board and hopes of playing spoiler in its last two games against aspiring playoff teams.
BODY OF WORK: 41-24 overall record of opponents, 0-7 against teams with winning records.
Signature Wins: None
Signature Loss: None
Games Remaining: 11/05 @ Diamond Bar, 11/12 vs. Walnut (9-7 record remaining opponents)
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