Andy Villanueva
Week One: By Andy Villanueva
Thursday, September 9, 2010
La Mirada (0-1) at La Habra (0-1)
Last Year: La Habra 54-13
The Highlanders maybe without starting quarterback Cody Clements who was injured late in last week’s loss. A name familiar with MVS readers leads the La Habra defense as Vai Peko had an interception.
Max Gama leads La Mirada’s running attack.
La Habra 35-27
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Pioneer (0-0) vs. Glenn (1-0) at Excelsior Adult School
Last year: Glenn 38-3
Glenn 24-0
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Friday September 10, 2010
Arcadia (0-0) at St. Francis (0-0)
Last Year: St Francis 40-0
Since 2001: St. Francis leads series 7-2
The Apaches have high aspirations for the 2010 season with Taylor Legace, Myles Carr, and Rodney Arnett.
One thing the Apaches won’t have to contend with against the Golden Knights is Dietrich Riley, now at UCLA.
St Francis does have a stellar wide receiving crew with Travis Talianko and Ian Hamilton. Look for Brett Nelson to take over the quarterback position.
St. Francis 28-14
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Burbank (1-0) at Chaminade (0-0)
Last year: Chaminade 17-14
Since 2001 Chaminade leads series 7-1
Adam Colman and Ulises Ochoa led the Bulldogs to a win against Warren to open the season.
The Eagles are looking to improve after a 7-5 season and a first round loss in the playoffs. Tru Jarvis returns for his senior season at running back.
Chaminade 21-14
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California (0-0) at Rowland (1-0)
Last Year: California 55-27 CIF 1st. Rd.
Quarterback Adam Contreras will be asked to lead a young and inexperienced Condor team that lost its biggest playmaker to graduation.
A come from behind win at Baldwin Park for the Raiders allowed them to dust the rust off after eight months off without pads.
Michael Ball is back at quarterback and has another good running back to hand the ball off to in Irvin Crawford.
Rowland 24-10
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Claremont (1-0) at Bonita (1-0)
Last Year: Claremont 31-28
The Bearcats are flying high after taking back “The Smudge Pot” against San Dimas last week. Greg Spathias filled in admirably for injured Garrett Pendleton at quarterback with 131 yards passing.
Wolfpack quarterback Daniel Kessler went wild on Cajon Friday night as he threw for 373 yards and three touchdowns.
Former Pomona running back Taj Teague now at Claremont, failed to register a stat in Zero Week.
Bonita 35-28
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Diamond Ranch (0-1) vs. Damien (0-0) at Ganesha
The Spartans come in with more questions than answers as they break in a new quarterback, running back and receivers. Coach Greg Gano will have to look at the defense to make plays against the Panthers on Friday night.
Look for Alex Arevalo and Griffin Lord to lead the defense.
Diamond Ranch 21-14
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Diamond Bar (1-0) at Wilson (0-0)
Double-pass attack of Andrew Cameron and Henry Omana was on display for the Brahmas in their 38-21 win over Nogales. Cameron threw for 167 yards and two touchdowns. Omana in limited action had two touchdowns on three pass plays.
Jamal Clayton ran for 119 yards.
Wildcat quarterback Brandon Schreiman has the tools to be special, including weapons around him. Moses Vega has proven the himself last two years as a hard-nose performer.
Diamond Bar 16 Wilson 14
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Muir (1-0) vs. Saugus (1-0) at College of the Canyons
The Mustangs will have to deal with quarterback Jared Carbajal who just led the Centurions to a 26-20 win over Pacific League rival Burroughs.
Carbajal ran for 132 yards and led a 9 minute and 25 second drive for the win.
Muir is talented, but banged up, close for a while.
Muir 35-21
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Norwalk (0-1) vs. Cypress (0-0) at Excelsior Adult School
The Lancers run into another monster program in the Centurions who were one game away from the championship last year.
The big question mark for the Norwalk is the availability of Elijhaa Penny who may sit out Friday’s contest. Penny ran for 112 yards and Billy Moore ran for 105 yards for the Lancers in the loss.
The Centurions are rebuilding in 2010 as they are under a new head coach Mike Cobleigh.
Norwalk 28-21
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Warren (0-1) vs. Santa Fe (0-0) at Pioneer HS
Last year: Warren 30-21
Since 2001 series is tied 2-2.
The Chiefs have yet to name a quarterback. Justin Rincon and Christian Mahlstede were battling for the position during the summer passing leagues.
The Bears Jamil Magee ran for 181 yards in the loss to Burbank last week. Sam Bettencourt is a ball hawk on defense with one interception for the season and is also the starting quarterback.
Warren 21-17
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Other Games – Quick Hits
Cathedral (0-0) at Glendale (0-0) – Cathedral 56-7
Hoover (0-0) at Sierra Vista (0-0) – Hoover 15-8
La Serna (1-0) at Downey (0-0) – La Serna 21-14
Los Altos (0-1) at Bellflower (1-0) – Bellflower 21-0
Millikan (0-1) at Artesia (0-1) – Millikan 35-7
Northview (0-0) vs. El Rancho (1-0) – El Rancho 35-0
Los Alamitos (1-0) vs. Mayfair (0-1) – Los Alamitos 35-14
Troy (0-0) at Walnut (0-0) – Troy 24-21
Chino (0-0) at Whittier (0-0) – Whittier 35-7
Crescenta Valley (0-0) at Verdugo Hills (0-0) – Crescenta Valley 21-7
Venice (1-0) at West Covina (0-1) – Venice 35-28
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Burroughs (0-1) at Canyon (0-0)
Last Meeting: Canyon 28-13
Since 2001 Canyon leads series 4-1
Lucas Yanez started the season by throwing 147 yards, including a 69-yard touchdown pass to Matt Volland against Saugus.
Jonathon Jerozal returns for Canyon after throwing for 2,124 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Burroughs 21-17
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