By Tim Peterson
Just when you thought you knew what was going on in the Pacific…
Now who’s the best team? We thought it was Crescenta Valley but the Falcons lost to Burbank. We thought it was Burbank after last week’s win over the defending champs but the Bulldogs let one get away Friday night to Muir. We never really thought it was Muir after the Mustangs lost their first four games including a disaster against Burroughs. But after rallying to beat Burbank you figure anything is possible.
Arcadia? Maybe. The Apaches did stay with Monrovia, gave Bell Gardens a scare and have worked their first two league opponents – although Glendale and Pasadena aren’t consider Pacific contenders. We’ll know more this week when Arcadia travels to Muir. So that leaves Burroughs.
The Indians beat Muir by 40 two weeks ago. They get Arcadia on October 16 and CV and Burbank the last two weeks of the season. Burroughs has scored over 40 points per game in each of its four victories and 25 in a loss to Calabasas. Calabasas just beat St. Francis 34-0 so you get the idea on what kind of team that is.
So yes I’d put my money on Burroughs in the Pacific. But again I had Burbank as the sure thing just a week ago. Stay tuned.
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I was a little surprised that it took Rosemead so long to put away Gabrielino but still it’s going to be just a two team race in the MVL. Arroyo was machine-like in a destruction of El Monte and is the team to beat right now. The Knights won’t be tested until November 6 when they travel to Rosemead for the final regular season game. That will decide the league title.
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The Suburban has already been decided. In other years there was always a chance that La Mirada could get knocked off. A Norwalk, a Bellflower, or possibly a Mayfair might turn the trick. Not this year. The Matadores will destroy everybody in their path. The only drama now is how will La Mirada perform in the playoffs?
After a win over Norwalk Friday night Mayfair looks good for second place. Despite a 1-5 start, the Lancers should still take third and salvage a trip to the playoffs.
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The Rio Hondo? Everything will be decided on October 16 when Monrovia travels to San Marino. Other than that it’s going to be ugly. Can you imagine the carnage when San Marino lines up against Blair on November 6. Hide the women and children. It’s going to be scary. Who wins the Monrovia- San Marino game. I’ll let you know next week.
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Anybody else notice that Ganesha is 5-1? If you’re a Giants fan let’s not start giving out the high fives just yet. Miramonte League play starts this week and Pomona is waiting in the wings October 16.
That’s my principle.
Tim can be reached at tim@midvalleysports.com or Twitter @tspeterson40.
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