The decade belonged to Schurr
The last decade in the Almont was interesting in a number of ways. Perennial doormat San Gabriel was one of two teams to make a title run, and forever shed its reputation for bad football. Keppel just got worse, but there was a serious break down at both Montebello and Bell Gardens. Alhambra, largely by virtue of not having a coaching change, was very consistent.
The big mark was made by Elvin Dick’s 2006 Schurr Spartans who brought the league a CIF title.
Overall Record
Schurr: 73-45-1
Bell Gardens: 64-45-2
Alhambra: 63-44-1
San Gabriel: 56-52-1
Montebello: 46-60-0
Keppel 6-94-0
Notes: Schurr seems almost underrated for what it accomplished. If Bell Gardens didn’t have such a drop off, they would be remember better as well.
League Record
Schurr: 40-10-0
Bell Gardens: 33-17-0
Alhambra: 29-21-0
San Gabriel: 25-25-0
Montebello: 23-27-0
Keppel: 0-50-0
Notes: Is 0-50 possible? Of course it is, but very hard to fathom. And the Aztecs compete in the Southeast Division. Can’t wait to see a round one match against Diamond Ranch.
Playoffs
Schurr: 10-8-0
Montebello: 3-3-0
San Gabriel: 4-5-0
Bell Gardens: 4-8-0
Alhambra: 1-8-0
Keppel: 0-0-0
Notes: The Oilers .500 record is interesting considering they haven’t been to the playoffs since 2002. Does anyone remember how good they were?
Points Scored
Bell Gardens: 3,135
Schurr: 3,063
Alhambra: 2,9444
San Gabriel: 2,462
Montebello: 2,127
Keppel: 1,075
Notes: Remember BG doesn’t exactly run a spread offense. Keppel had five seasons in the decade where it failed to register a 100-points.
Fewest Points Allowed
Alhambra: 2,137
Schurr: 2,191
Bell Gardens: 2,421
San Gabriel: 2,560
Montebello: 2,609
Keppel: 3,935
Fewest Times Shutout
Schurr: 2
Alhambra: 4
San Gabriel: 4
Bell Gardens: 4
Montebello: 5
Keppel: 23
Most Defensive Shutouts
Schurr: 12
Alhambra: 10
Bell Gardens: 7
San Gabriel: 5
Montebello: 2
Keppel: 0
Top Five Best Offensive Seasons
2003 San Gabriel: 473
2004 Schurr: 422
2006 Schurr: 418
2002 Bell Gardens: 417
2006 Alhambra: 406
Notes: It makes sense the 2003 Matadors have the top spot here. Not bad for a bunch of slip screens.
Top Five Best Defensive Seasons
2001 Montebello: 142
2001 Schurr: 144
2000 Bell Gardens: 150
2005 Alhambra: 164
2001 Alhambra: 168
Notes: Again the Oilers surprise with the best defense of performance of the decade.
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