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Aaron Silva and the La Puente Warriors host Montebello in the Division 13 Semi-Final. (Photo by Duane Barker).

All Kickoffs are at 7:00 PM unless otherwise indicated:

Friday November 21

DIV 5

La Serna (9-3) at Rio Hondo Prep (12-0) (Covina District Field)

Rio Hondo Prep could be playing Ohio State at this point and I’d still take the Kares. They dropped 50 on Thousand Oaks in the first round and shut out a good Troy team 28-0 last week in round two. La Serna is solid. The Lancers have experience in the post season. If the opponent was anybody other than Rio Hondo Prep they would be the pick. The Kares are locked in. They will advance to the Division 5 Final.

Rio Hondo Prep 24 La Serna 17

DIV 9

Valley Christian (9-3) at San Dimas (7-5)

San Dimas rallied to beat Rowland in the first round and then rolled over Poly Riverside last week. Jacob Gallegos has been running wild. Valley Christian has won five straight including its last two playoff games over Chino and Warren. The Defenders like to throw it. Graham Lunzer has passed for over 2,000 yards and 23 touchdowns. The question is can they stop San Dimas’ running attack? It’s tough to deal with if you haven’t seen it before. Saints run into the Finals.

San Dimas 28 Valley Christian 21

DIV 11

Baldwin Park (7-5) at Western Christian (12-0)

Baldwin Park’s offense has been clicking lately. After losing to San Dimas October 23rd the Braves have won three straight and averaged 44 points per game in the process. They have several offensive weapons including quarterback Valentino May and running back Jacory Coleman who have been leading the way. Western Christian is still undefeated after surviving last week against El Monte. The Fighting Lancers season comes to an end this week. Braves advance.

Baldwin Park 35 Western Christian 21

South Pasadena (8-4) at Valley View (7-5)

South Pasadena made the long trek up to Palmdale and came away with a victory that lot of people thought was impossible. The Tigers run the ball and Trey Freking is one of the best at doing just that. He has been on a heater lately. Last week he led the Tigers to a 41-7 rout. Valley View had lost two straight coming into the playoffs but then beat Dominguez and Gahr in the playoffs. South Pas will run the ball and eventually wear Valley View down.

South Pasadena 31 Valley View 20

DIV 13

Montebello (6-6) at La Puente (9-3)

La Puente hasn’t lost since early October. The Warriors have won six straight including the two playoff victories. Last week they hit Viewpoint with a 50 burger. Running back Aaron Silva and receiver Ivan Lopez have both had big years. Montebello was 3-6 after a loss to Schurr back in October but the Oilers have won their last three games including a close 27-25 second-round win over Linfield Christian last week. The Oliers can score but they might not be able to score enough to hold off La Puente. Warriors win a shootout.

La Puente 38 Montebello 31

DIV 14

AB Miller (7-5) at South El Monte (8-4)

South El Monte is in a good position to make a championship run. After finishing third in the MVL the Eagles beat Indian Springs last week in the rain after taking care of Channel Islands in the first round. AB Miller has won six straight after knocking off Ontario last week. This will come down to a big play in the fourth quarter. South El Monte does enough and holds on.

South El Monte 20 AB Miller 17

Quick Hits

DIV 3

Pacifica/Ox at Chino Hills – Chino Hills

DIV 12

Bellflower at Santa Paula – Bellflower

DIV 14

Pioneer at Anaheim – Pioneer