M-Town HC Ryan Maddox points the way for the 'Cats
September 7, 2009
The Old School list is made up of the original 12 of the Mid Valley coverage area. As it has often been said; “To know where you’re going, you have to remember where you’ve been.” So we will still keep a very soft spot, and a very close eye on the dozen we began with.
1.) Monrovia: They weren’t perfect against Arcadia, but they can potentially be very scary. Will need to go to the air before playoffs.
2.) Arroyo: Tons of talent coming back, but this week’s “Mid Valley Classic” carries a cause of vengeance with it. Need to stay focused and let the defense destroy.
3.) Temple City: I’m not buying; new coach, new staff, and young players. There is an experienced offensive line with depth, a runner, and athletes. Better than they want us to think.
4.) Rosemead: This is a little high for last season’s finalists, but I don’t want to give in to Koffler and rank them lower so parents and fans can seeth all year at us.
5.) Alhambra: Should have beat Roosevelt. Come on Moors! Good team with too much talent not to have a special season.
6.) San Gabriel: I never judge the Mats by season openers. Opening loss equals playoffs. Opening win equals gear turned in by second week of November.
7.) El Monte: I like the quarterback Quang Phong, that’s clear…but what are the pieces around him? Do you know the Lions have won all six of their season openers under Joel Sanchez?
8.) Arcadia: Took some lumps against M-Town but should bounce back. They have to, Pacific play comes early.
9.) Gabrielino: Right now should be focused on league play and October 16 showdown with El Monte.
10.) Duarte: It wasn’t nice in Cajon last week, it won’t get any better in M-Town this week.
11.) Mt. View: They have some size, youth, and Workman may be better than most think.
12.) South El Monte: Where else would losing by 60 at “The Swamp” place you? The road up begins here.
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