Marcos Weeks and the El Rancho Dons have a big game against Santa Fe (Photo by Duane Barker).
All kickoffs are at 7:00 p.m unless otherwise indicated:
Friday 10/20
Angelus
La Salle (3-4) at Cathedral (6-1)
Last Year: Cathedral 17-0
Consider this just a stepping stone for Cathedral on its way to a Week 10 showdown with St. Francis for the Angelus League title. It will be interesting to see if La Salle can pull something. It won’t happen though. The only thing the Lancers might pull is a hamstring. Cathedral rolls.
Cathedral 31 La Salle 10
**
Del Rio
Santa Fe (3-4) at El Rancho (3-4)
Last Year: Santa Fe 30-27
Santa Fe leads the Del Rio with a 2-0 record but after that there’s a four-way tie for second will all four teams at 1-1. El Rancho is one of those teams. Santa Fe has emerged as the best team in the league so far with big wins over La Serna and Whittier. The Chiefs came out of the blue. El Rancho knocked out Pioneer but then was stunned by Cal. A win over Santa Fe would be huge for ER keeping the Dons directly in the Del Rio hunt. All signs point to Santa Fe, but we like El Rancho in the upset. Dons pull it out to throw the Del Rio into chaos.
El Rancho 21 Santa Fe 17
**
La Serna (3-4) vs. Whittier (3-4) (California)
Last Year: La Serna 49-13
Another Del Rio matchup that could have huge ramifications. Whittier did fall to Santa Fe but took care of Cal the week before. La Serna is looking to bounce back from a loss to the Chiefs two weeks ago. A win for either team is huge when it comes to post season considerations. Whittier can play and is improved but La Serna never stays down for long. That’s why they’re the Lancers. La Serna gets the win.
La Serna 28 Whittier 14
**
Hacienda
Los Altos (5-2) at Chino (2-5)
Last Year: Los Altos 39-7
Los Altos was brought back down to earth last week by Charter Oak. Of course that happens a lot when the opponent is Charter Oak. Chino isn’t the Chino of the last couple of years. Jesse Ceniceros stepped down and it might take the Cowboys a year or two to step back up. Chino might hang around for a half but Los Altos puts it away in the second. Conquerors stay on track for a possible second place Hacienda finish.
Los Altos 30 Chino 17
**
Pacific
Burbank (5-2) at Crescenta Valley (7-0) (Glendale)
Last Year: Crescenta Valley 35-21
Burbank always seems to surprise just when it’s counted out. Nobody thought the Bulldogs would beat Monrovia in the season opener- they did. Nobody liked them over Arcadia on the Apaches home field…again they won. Last year’s run to the CIF championship game was shocking as well. But to beat Crescenta Valley would be the biggest upset of all. The Falcons have been tested a couple of times but remain unbeaten. They’ve been the class of the Pacific for several years now. Burbank will battle but in the end the Bulldogs will fall. CV stays undefeated.
Crescenta Valley 35 Burbank 17
**
Palomares
Glendora (5-2) at South Hills (5-1) (Covina District Field)
Last Year: Glendora 30-28
This should be the game of the week as the Palomares League title is on the line. On paper it looks like an even contest. Both teams won big over West Covina but lost big to Charter Oak. Both teams have rolled over their first two league opponents. South Hills can be explosive offensively but Glendora just looks more physical. The Tartans also handed Los Altos one of its just two losses by two touchdowns. It should be a battle and could come down to a fourth quarter field goal. Glendora wins late.
Glendora 27 South Hills 24
**
Rio Hondo
Temple City (4-2) at San Marino (5-1)
Last Year: San Marino 35-0
Temple City has raised a few eyebrows with a 4-2 record overall but more importantly, 1-0 in the Rio Hondo after a big victory over South Pasadena last week. San Marino however is a different animal. The Titans lost the season opener to Los Altos and that just seemed to make them mad. Since then they have ripped off five in a row having dismantled everything in their path. San Marino has outscored its last four opponents 126-18. The Rams may take third in the Rio Hondo and could even make the playoffs but they won’t win this one. San Marino breaks out early and never looks back.
San Marino 34 Temple City 13
**
Almont
Bell Gardens (4-3) at Alhambra (3-3) (Moor Field)
Last Year: Alhambra 26-21
This is the first real test in the Almont for Bell Gardens who is looking for at best a third place finish. Alhambra lost big to Montebello but did put the wood to San Gabriel last week. Both teams desperately need a win to reach that third place goal and a possible post season berth. The Lancers look like they’re on the verge of taking that next step under second year coach Margarito Beltran. A win here would show just that. The Moors beat Bell Gardens last year. This year BG gets some payback.
Bell Gardens 21 Alhambra 13
Alhambra lost to Montebello in the same way they lost to BG tonight: by getting worn-down in the second half. The fact is that BG has improved dramatically in one year, while Alhambra has stayed to same. If Vrooman remains true to his past sentiments, he will continue to urge patience with Bergstrom for an indefinite number of years. Draw your own conclusions about this man’s motives and worth.
St Paul lost to Harvard Westlake to make them 2-6. Im sure that will be good enough to move them #3 in the Division 6 rankings!
Shouldnt bet against the Bank like that.
Wonder what was up at South El Monte squeaking by Rosemead by one!!!!
Heard Rosemead choked it away too. Wow! I’ll get the skinny
@ER
Looks like theirs no more Ranch dressing 🥗
Final score: Bell Gardens 49, Alhambra 21.
Congratulations to Coach Margarito Beltran and the Lancers on the victory.
It was a great game for three quarters. Alhambra led, 21-20, at the half, and B.G. held a 27-21 lead at the end of the third quarter.
Alhambra was hurt by two pass interceptions which the Lancers converted into touchdowns; the second one enabled B.G. to score its go-ahead TD with about four minutes to go in the third period.
AHS got crushed in the fourth quarter. Bell Gardens got rolling with its balanced offense and dominated the line of scrimmage. Alhambra never could get its ground game going.
Burbank.. keep doubting the boys in blue. We love proving you wrong
This just in BG got 3rd place playoff birth..😂
CHIEFS WIN, CHIEFS WIN, THHEEEEE CHIEFS WIN!!!!!
Alhambra 21 BG 20 at halftime….😁
IDK I hate them lil Ghost but I think they will roll this week. Easy 35 point win.
Actually Mr. that comment was not meant for you….IT’s for the dreamer who refuses ..and knows what the outcome of the games between BG and Schurr and BG and Montebello will be …and both will result in losses for Bell Garden….so what BG should do is focus on Alhambra….I’m sure that they are and know the situation….but it’s the fan who can’t face reality… be happy for 3rd…work hard for 3rd….it’s a ticket to the play off…..Schurr and Montebello are better offensively and will win…
Lol good one
@ Oiler nation, Stay true to who you are.
@ Real lancer ?
All of a sudden? Did you not see the remarks this clown was making at me, my school and the whole community? Maybe you should go back and read. Too bad some people can’t take any heat…maybe I’ll soften up a bit…..
Maybe not….
BG will not score 50 on Schurr and thats a fact. Will BG be able to stop Schurr from scoring 68 again is the real question. Better yet, worry about Alhambra first.
MVL Upset: GABBY 14 El MONTE 13
? What athletes?????
Wow! well if you think Babb is all Schurr has, you’re in for a rude awakening next week. Good luck to all Almont league teams.
You guys are embarrassing yourselves and your teams
@?
Your joking right!
Yes we have Lance Babb and other key guys, but if you think thats all we have. well you’ll find out.
you clearly didnt pay attention last year! Same skill with 1 or 2 replacements that are just as good or even better. Schurr is on the right track and no one can knock them off but themselves!
@Mid Valley Sports,
I know that you monitor what goes on this blog. You guys review, edit, delete F bombs and sometimes don’t publish peoples posts.
Well, I strongly suggest that the last post by Oiler Nation be deleted. He has made it very clear that he has no self control over his anger and hatred. To call a student a “loser” or “jealous” or a “clown”, is totally out of line. It’s okay to be proud of and to support your school, but to engage in discussions and calling students names is not acceptable.
@Oiler Nation,
Sir, I hope no ever disrespects your children.
What athletes? it’s bab and that’s all. Will you be able to stop BG from putting up 50?
So we have stooped to crass remarks about family members. Classless!
Margarito Beltran To coach Alhambra next year
@oiler nation
Lmfao… wasn’t me man, I’m fixed! Lmfao.
Oh how it hurts…. It took you a while … Lol ….. you are the dumbest fool here you Monkeybello fools tall too much Stop already….
Do your thing Santa Fe! er gonna go down again! I think they like it😁 35-10 Santa Fe!!
Oh good another clown with your soft schedule you will c like Montebello a better division … you ain’t gonna win this year .. and I’ll be here Big Dogg or with your sister …Lol…
Lancer Fans,
Stay focused. Let everyone else talk all they want. One game at a time. Lets get through Alhambra first. If we win, then lets focus on Schurr. We have no business talking trash to MHS. They are the reigning champs. Until we knock them off, we have no business talking madness.
I got my ring during the Mid Valley time. Something you guys could never do. Always lost to covina or Northview
@Me remember no playoffs for BG …Remember?
Montebello sucks second round this year no different than BG …. Remember better teams in the playoffs remember last year VS Valley View
Me. Petersen…I see you are another dreamer…….dream on…..but you do know you have to wake up….
From T. Peterson: On which game?
Can BG contain Schurr’s athletes…..what kind of drugs you on to make a statement like that….???for you to even think that…..what a dreamer…do you remember what Schurr did to BG last year…..well this year the team is even better……come on……a mind is a terrible thing to waste…….
Na f that… do your thing BG take that Almont league… the Spartans ain’t it…
Oh we will see about that.
BG sucks Alhambra wins hands down..
@ A Real Lancer, Lancerlife, & Almont fan: All of you guys are on the right track, or are reasonably close. Anyone who disregards the Bell Gardens team is making a big mistake.
@ Bank: No excuses, just factual reporting, sir. If Alhambra gets its butt kicked, I’ll be the first to say so. I’ll send the stats to Mid-Valley Sports ASAP, either way.
If the Moors manage a victory over B.G., you might finally have to give the coaching staff some credit.
@ Moor Excitement: I actually use a pen.
I’ll do my best to keep the mood light. I’m looking forward to Alhambra-B.G.; I think it will be a good game.
Santa Fe is rolling now. Will close out Dons season 45-17. Bet the ranch.
The following 3 weeks should be interesting for BG football and the almont league. Can BG step up and beat AHS, MHS, or SHS. What if they lose all three games ? Alhambra has better athletes but BG is tougher. Montebello should beat BG but BG might be a little scrappier that night. The Schurr game will not be impacted by their HC, but can BG contain Schurrs athletes. If they do those things BG could possibly get in the playoff of maybe win league
At best 3rd? WTF? since when are we happy with 3rd?. So when BG wins this week they should just room over cause they have no chance? Montebello looks beatable this year BG gave El Rancho a better game than Montebello and Shurr well they do have talent and speed they have one thing against them and that is their head coach. So no we are not just looking at 3rd placevthey are looking to win every game they play in. That’s the culture that Beltran and his staff have brought back to BG.
@D1 chump I would be disappointed if cathedral didn’t roll La Salle isn’t that what the mighty phantoms do to smaller teams. And yes beat your chest over your undefeated freshman.
Horray for your freshman…..
🙄🙄🙄
🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
The Phantoms will roll by a Bigger score . The Phantom Freshman Team are Un-defeated and winning by an average of 40 points a game. Go Phantoms
This will be a tough match for the Dons. They’ll prevail if they can close out drives. Weeks may have to carry the ball 40 times, however; unless the receivers can step up. The outside linebackers also need a big game, or else the Dons playoff hopes may be dashed.
El Rancho 28 Santa Fe 21
Go Dons!!!
As MVS says in the capsule, Bell Gardens is “on the verge” of taking that next step toward greatness. To be fair, let’s give Bergstrom and Vrooman props for being on the verge of staying the same. If the goal is to remain mediocre bordering on bad, these two are your heroes: one is no good at coaching, the other is no good at making excuses.
It’s going to be very tense at Moor field Friday, with lots of hard hitting before the football game gets started. In what may be the most critical matchup ever promoted on MVS, the visitors hope to achieve total surprise. The crafty experience of the home side, however, armed with pencils, clipboards and pleasant greetings will most likely prevail.
VROOMAN in a TKO
Mr. Peterson,
In your prediction of the BGHS/AHS game you commented “…. Bell Gardens who is looking for at best a third place finish.”
With all due respect, I just wanted to clarify, BGHS is looking for at the very least a third place finish with a win. If we win, then we have two more games to go sir. One game at a time. Schurr on October 27 and Montebello on November 3. I am not predicting a win or a loss in those games, all I can tell you is that we are coming out fighting.
And yes, we are looking for MORE than a third place finish in the long run.
Thank you.
South Hills is way more physical. Do your research bud.
Gonna be a tough matchup! Go Dons!