Glendora QB Bryce Wooldridge threw for a pair of scores but it wasn’t enough in a 27-24 loss to South Hills.
Scores from Thursday and Friday around the Mid Valley area:
Thursday
Mission Valley
Arroyo 55 – Marshall 0
Pacific
Arcadia 35 – Glendale 0
Suburban
Norwalk 69 – Cerritos 6
Valle Vista
Covina 56 – Baldwin Park 28
Friday
Almont
Schurr 49 – San Gabriel 6
Montebello 49 – Keppel 0
Bell Gardens 49 – Alhambra 21
Angelus
Cathedral 49 – La Salle 6
St Francis 69 – Salesian 0
Del Rio
La Serna 42 – Whittier 7
Cal 34 – Pioneer 13
Santa Fe 30 – El Rancho 27
Gold Coast Ocean
Sierra Canyon 51 – Campbell Hall 7
Gold Coast Valley
Viewpoint 42 – McCauliffe 6
Hacienda
Charter Oak 35 – Walnut 0
Diamond Ranch 67 – West Covina 14
Los Altos 41 – Chino 30
Miramonte
Pomona 42 – La Puente 0
Mission Valley
El Monte 51 – Gabrielino 14
South El Monte 28 – Rosemead 27
Montview
Nogales 42 – Duarte 7
Azusa 56 – Sierra Vista 21
Olympic
Maranatha 58 – Whittier Christian 29
Pacific
Burbank 37 – Crescenta Valley 20
Pasadena 68 – Hoover 6
Muir 40 – Burroughs 17
Palomares
South Hills 27 – Glendora 24
Claremont 36 – Bonita 31
Rio Hondo
San Marino 49 – Temple City 19
South Pasadena 41 – La Canada 6
San Gabriel Valley
Downey 62 – Lynwood 6
Paramount 48 – Dominguez 0
Suburban
Norwalk 69 – Cerritos 6
La Mirada 42 – Bellflower 7
Valle Vista
San Dimas 56 – Wilson 0
Northview 61 – Rowland 23
Non-League
Valley Christian 56 – Monrovia 20
@ Bank (yet again): You seem to have made it your personal mission to go onto several of these blog threads and twist my comments until they’re unrecognizable. You’ve become a master of misrepresentation.
For the third time at Mid-Valley Sports.com, I was not comparing Coach Bergstrom to John Wooden. But, yes, I was advising a little more patience from Alhambra’s concerned fan base.
I used Coach Wooden and former AHS head football coach Gil Ruedaflores as examples of individuals who labored many years to build successful programs. My point was that if they had to start their coaching careers in today’s social climate, they probably wouldn’t have been allowed enough time to get established.
As for beating Keppel, Alhambra will most likely win by a lopsided margin. But, we get it; it’s Keppel.
I hope for the day when a league championship in football, or at least a playoff berth, will be on the line for both teams when they meet.
You might benefit from a course in ethics. Have a nice life.
@ron the biggest problem with Eric is that he thinks he is still coaching college kids when Alhambra has kids that have never played football. Keep the scheme simple and let the kids play.
Principal Russell needs to see that Eric has not adjusted to the high school game. And maybe it’s time for eric to make some adjusts to the football program
And if can’t then maybe it’s time for a change.
Anthony white is available!!!!!!!!!!!
GOT NOTHING TO SAY ABOUT BURR BANK THOUGH DO YOU D’OH SLAP
@ Almont Guru: Your comments are generally on target.
Sean Aguilar (#55) anchors Alhambra’s defense at inside linebacker, and he’s been our leading tackler. The Araiza brothers, Dylan (#5) and Jared (#7), have generally played well at wide receiver, and they’ve been simply outstanding as kick returners.
Our tailback, Salman Gurung (#2), is a great athlete. He rushed for more than 1,000 yards last season, but he hasn’t gotten a lot of traction this year for a couple of reasons. First, we’re throwing the ball more—and doing it with some success. Second, our line play has regressed; Salman is not getting the blocks he did last season. (You got to see that for yourself on Friday night.)
AHS has a principal in Duane Russell who is highly supportive of the athletic program, including football. He was the head football coach at Mark Keppel High in the 1990’s, when the Aztecs actually won some games. Mr. Russell understands things from a coach’s perspective, and I’m sure he’s anxious to get the situation turned around.
Alhambra also has a dedicated and hardworking athletic director in Jerry DeSantis, who gives our teams all the support he can.
San Gabriel High has a dedicated athletic director named Keith Jones, who is a former head football coach there. However, I have no idea what’s going on with the school administration. I wish Coach Encinas the best of luck in rebuilding the Matadors’ program.
@ @ Oiler Grad: A comprehensive reorganization of the high school leagues in the San Gabriel Valley is long overdue.
Your proposed league might be viable, but the distance between the Glendale schools and those in the San Gabriel Valley could be a problem for some.
I’d suggest the following league: Mark Keppel, San Gabriel, Blair, Gabrielino, Marshall, and, perhaps, Mountain View or Sierra Vista.
The big problem is getting athletic directors, principals, and school boards to make such a radical break from their long-established leagues.
You and Amat ain’t DELETED…
It’s not just the Almont League. Look at all the other scores on this page. There are a few close games and a few more watchable games, but about 80% of them were on the spectrum from convincing win to humiliation. It won’t happen, but probably ever league in the SGV needs to be scrapped, and an entirely new system put in place, if only just for football. I don’t think it is hyperbole to wonder if this would make the future of the sport a lot more secure at plenty of schools. Put the likes of San Gabriel, Mark Keppel, La Canada, Glendale, Hoover, and Marshall in one league, and every one of them would be better off – and everyone else as well.
@ZO,
I’m sure you are. Problem is Maddon Football doesn’t count. Don’t forget my super size fries junior.
I wish the Alhambra kids every shred of luck as they take on Keppel, a team that needs to taken just as seriously as the comments of Alhambra’s statistician. I obviously hope the squad has been uplifted by Vrooman’s invocation of John Wooden’s name in reference to their much-maligned coach, and that they too believe Bergstrom has it in him to emulate the Wizard of Westwood’s feats after only 10-15 years of losing. I personally salute Ron for this injection of hope into what might otherwise be considered a disintegrating program.
Time for a history lesson; what did Montebello do when they needed a new football coach – – they went after Pete Gonzalez (who was just let go by St. Paul) and got their man. What did Schurr do when they needed a new football coach – – the AD wanted Coach Ramos and he got his man. What did Bell Gardens do when they needed a new football coach – – they went after Coach Beltran (who was just let go from La Serna) and they got their man. All three programs are in the mix for both the playoffs and a Almont League title.
What did San Gabriel do when they needed a new football coach – – flew the position twice and WAITED for people to apply. Did they get their man, don’t know but he wasn’t hired until July. San Gabriel has guys, they had 3 offensive/defensive lineman over 6’1 and a LB who were legit.
Alhambra is not looking for a new coach but has some guys, I was at their game on Friday. #55, #5, and that Soloman kid are legit. Alhambra had no adjustments/plan on offense, they had a Kickoff return for a TD and a punt return that placed them in great position for another.
There are two things a high school needs to have a well run/winning football program, 1. an administration that knows what they want and is supportive 2. a head football coach that has a plan and understands what it takes to win as a program not just a year here and a year there but win consistently.
Hopefully Alhambra and San Gabriel get administrators that understand the importance of having a successful football program can bring to their campus as a whole!
Why wasn’t krod at the game Friday?
One need look any further than last Fridays Almont scoreboard to realize it’s time to break up this league… The Alhambra schools no longer compete in many sports. Besides Keppel in basketball or Alhambra in baseball those schools bring little in the form of competition.
Scrimmage?…you said scrimmage? Wow son you reaching.You sound like the last 5 min of “the bad news bears” when they lost in the championship. lol. No one here is a hater…YOU came out here calling everyone out and now everyone is watching you back peddle. Stay humble bud.
Talking a lot for a team that’s about to go 3-7
You come in 3rd in MVL, 4th in Suburban, 2nd in Almont and 5th in Hacienda.
You beat a down Montebello team and your power all of a sudden. Last years Oilers would of smacked the taste out your mouth.
I’m sure I’m running a better program than you in life. Amat was something before now it’s still a good school but I could sends my kids to a good public school for the same sxxt and save money.
Your team wouldn’t do anything before or now. Scrimmage? Lol. Come on man, that weak league besides La Serna yearly and you guys what 50/50 playoff team.
Congrats to Santa Fe, that game was intense and I’m sure SF has nothing bad to say… they got the W … fair and square .. congrats to both teams as the boys left it all on the field .. that is a great rivalry … I think it even has the makings of being as big as the classics … mtb schurr, Arroyo SEM, etc and so on … for the most part , no matter the record of the teams … the game is always physical and intense! Comes down to wire…
sF deserves the Del Río crown this year, surviving the adversity before season , taking its licks o pre season …
Look at the facts all you ER haters!!! The Ranch is 2-plays away from being undefeated in the Del Río League! Don’t act like ER is getting manslaughtered … ER will still win the crappy League you belong too .. as will LS, SF, CAL , and whittier … … I’ll give you victory over Pioneer and that’s still being nice lol ..
@knightKnight
Hahahah … sit down! Be Humble!!! Don’t forget ER punked Arroyo this year in our scrimmage ! Lol … only momentum you got was on our subs! You guys got so frustrated your boy even began to cheap shot and cry for penalty flags lol .. “p-I” , “late hit” .. lol just play! Then go push our players after whistle … your lucky medrano teaches this young men to be the bigger person bc if it was back in my day … I guarantee you would have had a helmet upside your ear hole and party started … but that’s the mentality before.. medrano is teaching this boys the right way … regardless… Knightknight – do as your name and just go night night
ER has no chance at League … SF is in driver seats … but we still have Playoffs! That’s the goal now ! Beat LS and get in Playoffs … LS will still be a good game ,
The Ranch still has my vote!
Stay true to your team fellas! Let the boys Enjoy their HS career .
@ZO
That last comment from you is a perfect example of why our public school system is failing. Maybe if you would have graduated it would be a different story. Next time I come by your window don’t forget to super size my fries.
DELETED and Amat. Nobody really wants to go there anymore anyway.
@Zo
Don’t hate because neither you or your kid could get into Amat. Time to leave the basement and join society.
Nobody cares about Amat! Better be the best when you could go out and get studs without getting in trouble or sit outs. I’d still take CO over you!
Dominate programs? Hahaha that’s funny.
Where are all those Amat haters??? Told you all Amat still #1 in the SGV.
Coach Ramos has instilled a mindset at Schurr that it is team first and never to overlook any opponent. BG will not be overlooked by Schurr and will be ready come Friday. We expect to get BG’s best shot, especially after last year’s game.
One ghetto school calling another school ghetto ,stupidity at it’s finest here.
“Montebello PD has been made aware” smh
You sound so soft!
We’d roll over ER to, so what!
Plus we got a ring and are favorites to win another.
Puro ghetto get ready. Your head coach and #5 are and still live in our ghetto.
SPARTAN FAITFUL, It will be a tough game for sure. BG is playing good football. We have to stay focused and should prevail in a tough hard fought game. I predict a 31-24 victory for thSpartans.
I am a Montebello alumnus and former football coach at a couple local schools. For the past 3 or 4 years the Almont has been looked at as a garbage league because of the dominance of one program and the lack of playoff success by all the teams that qualify. Last year having Schurr and Montebello make runs in the playoffs and now having at least 3 dominant programs fighting it out should be seen as a great thing for this area and league. All 3 schools have good coaching staffs and are hard hitting, it can only improve the league as a whole. Good luck to Montebello, Schurr and Bell Gardens the last two weeks and the playoffs. Do this league and area proud!
No need to call people names just play the game. And winning by 28 is not just barely winning. Can’t wait till Friday it’s going to be a hard hitting game.
Orale vato loco we no getto ese we makes the best churros in the hood puro BG i que holmes just keep it in the down low trucha…. P.S Joker…
Schurr crowd lets not forget this is beltrans 2nd year, great strides made but kids still learning. How short are your memories, the last time you faced a team coached by him that was not his first year with them. You guys got your passed handed to you!
Wanna talk about ghetto have you seen Montebello not the best ….
We wiill be waiting BG. Monrebllo PD has been made aware that the ghetto is coming to town.
BTW – You cannot deny the fact that Ramos owns you. Two games played, two games won. Last year was an absolute a** kicking. The Spartans will be ready again!!!
You can take that the cash checking liquor store.
@BG you barely beat Alhambra and now you are leage Champions? Make sure to bring plenty of DELETED this friday!
The talent that the Wildcats have they can go places. But unfortunately with the current coaching staff they’re not going to go very far. Way too many internal problems that haven’t been resolved. The resolution to this problem is get rid of the coaching staff bringing a new head coach preferably younger with no ties to Monrovia, so they can stop living in the past and look to the Future and rebuild this program.
@ Anonymous: That’s exactly how it happened. It was a good game through three quarters, and then the Moors got crushed.
Two pass interceptions really hurt Alhambra; both were converted into TD’s by the Lancers which enabled them to go ahead, 27-21, late in the third quarter.
Bell Gardens has become the real deal again, or is very close. Coach Beltran and his staff deserve a lot of credit.
As I said before, anyone who disregards the Bell Gardens Lancers is making a big mistake.
Santa Fe is a good team, they lined up a deadly pre season and then went on to smack LS and escape the ranch with a W.
There goes my faithful little cheerleader, must I remind you that the season is not over, not even close. Monrovia enjoys both Friday’s and Saturdays when discussing it’s program. You seem to be stuck on a team that is still hitting its stride. I am a Mtown Fan and will always be an Mtown fan through thick and thin. I will let you waddle in your diaper until you start to smell yourself. By the way get the Caps button on your pc fixed. The Cats are still going places.
@Jon F.B. I agree it was a dumb decision, the real question is when are they getting rid of Chou. No matter what talent you have without good leadership the team will go nowhere. Chou has destroyed the team morale. The whole staff needs to go, and bring in a new maybe even a younger coach with no ties to Monrovia with his own staff… Maybe then Monrovia cam begin to rebuild it’s self, instead of these tired coaches living in the past…
Finally Schurr will see how worthless Ramos is this week. Schurr will see what real coaching is when the Lancers come to town. You can have our leftovers Spartans
Lancers are coming for the Spartans. League championship is going to be ours! No excuses when we go to your place and take it from you.
@KnightKnight
You beat Marshall. Which is the equivalent to beating a pop Warner team. You also shouldn’t be on this blog pounding your chest like you guys accomplished something. Enjoy it now. Because in a few weeks it all comes crashing down.
@Jon F.B. this time I actually agree with you. The sad thing is the team talent. The head coach is a joke and has destroyed The team morale, Monrovia needs a new coaching staff from the head coach, on down…
El Rancho fans you fools aren’t even allowed on the bored anymore all that crap you talk but lose to Santa Fe? Smh
Alhambra ran out of gas in the second half especially the fourth quarter
IN WHAT HAS TO BE THE STUPIDEST SCHEDULING DECISION IN AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, MTOWN DECIDES TO BOOK VALLEY CHRISTIAN RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF LEAGUE. WHAT EVER MOMENTUM THEY HAD BUILT BEATING SP AND LC IS COMPLETELY GONE. NICE WORK COACH, I HAVE A FEELING CHOU MUST HAVE BEEN READING D’OH CAT POST ON THIS BLOG ABOUT HOW GREAT MONROVIA IS PURELY BECAUSE THEY ARE MONROVIA WHEN HE SIGNED UP TO PLAY THAT JUGGERNAUT. GO CHECK VC’S TWITTER, YOU CAN SEE FOR YOURSELF HOW HELPLESS MTOWN WAS. NOW THESE DEMORALIZED KIDS HAVE TO SUCK IT UP AND PLAY A SM TEAM THAT WILL BE HUNGRY TO PUT ANOTHER BEATING ON THEM AND I GUARANTEE THAT TC WILL NOT BE A PUSHOVER THE WEEK AFTER. ANYONE WANT TO SPECULATE WHAT ARE THE CHANCES MTOWN MISSES THE PLAYOFFS? SURELY NOT MTOWN FANS, NO THEY’VE GONE INTO HIDING BECAUSE THEIR CHICKENS HAVE COME HOME TO ROOST
Them DAWGS never quit once! Keep it rolling!