A Closer Look at the\u2026\u2026<\/p>\n
With one week to go, the only question is will La Serna hold off a surging California team on Thursday night.<\/p>\n
El Rancho is the biggest disappointment with high expectations coming into the season. The Dons appear headed for an early vacation.<\/p>\n
La Serna (8-1, 4-0) \u2013 <\/strong>Lancers have been targeting a return to the playoffs after last year\u2019s season. Good turn-around has enabled La Serna to not only clinch a playoff spot and win the Del Rio for the first time in 29 years.<\/p>\n BODY OF WORK: 37-45 overall record of opponents, 4-1 against teams with winning records.<\/p>\n Signature Wins: Wilson-Long Beach (Pac-5) 5-4, La Mirada (Southeast) 6-3<\/p>\n Signature Loss: Downey (Western) 5-4<\/p>\n Games Remaining: \u00a011\/11 @ California (3-6 record remaining opponents)<\/p>\n Santa Fe (5-4, 3-1) \u2013 <\/strong>Head Coach Jack Mahlstede has decided to keep it on the ground and let Alec Mirola do all the damage. With the running game starting to gain momentum and a defense that ranks near the top in the Southeast Division, Chiefs maybe dangerous.<\/p>\n BODY OF WORK: 41-41 overall record of opponents, 2-3 against teams with winning records.<\/p>\n Signature Wins: None<\/p>\n Signature Loss: None<\/p>\n Games Remaining:\u00a0 11\/11 vs Pioneer (4-5 record remaining opponents)<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n California (3-6, 3-1) \u2013 <\/strong>If the Condors win on Thursday, does Coach Jim Arnold get a look for coach of the year? California mired in a six-game losing streak could\u2019ve of quit and mailed in the remainder of the season. Instead, the Condors have won three-straight games and have shot at a Del Rio League title.<\/p>\n BODY OF WORK: 41-41 overall record of opponents, 1-4 against teams with winning records.<\/p>\n Signature Wins: None<\/p>\n Signature Loss: Esperanza (Southwest Division) 3-7<\/p>\n Games Remaining:\u00a0 11\/11 @ La Serna (8-1 record remaining opponents)<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n El Rancho (5-4, 1-3) \u2013 <\/strong>After starting the season 4-1, the Dons limp home literally going 1-3 down the stretch. Not making excuses but key injuries on offense and defense haven\u2019t helped.<\/p>\n BODY OF WORK: 32-49 overall record of opponents, 0-3 against teams with winning records.<\/p>\n Signature Wins: None<\/p>\n Signature Loss: Sunny Hills (Southwest Division) 4-5<\/p>\n Games Remaining:\u00a0 11\/12 vs. Whittier (0-9 record remaining opponents)<\/p>\n Pioneer (4-5, 1-3) \u2013 <\/strong>After a miserable 2009, the Titans have done a great job of bringing pride to the program that was reeling last year. Good offensive line opened up holes for Tony Botello.<\/p>\n BODY OF WORK: 24-26 overall record of opponents, 1-4 against teams with winning records.<\/p>\n Signature Wins: None<\/p>\n Signature Loss: None<\/p>\n Games Remaining:\u00a0 11\/11 vs Santa Fe (5-4 record remaining opponents)<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Whittier (0-9, 0-4) \u2013 <\/strong>Cardinals are very happy to see the season end. After making some strides last year, Whittier has managed to take ten-steps back.<\/p>\n BODY OF WORK: 53-28 overall record of opponents, 0-7 against teams with winning records.<\/p>\n Signature Wins: None<\/p>\n Signature Loss: None<\/p>\n Games Remaining:\u00a0 11\/12 @ El Rancho (5-4 record remaining opponents)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A Closer Look at the\u2026\u2026 With one week to go, the only question is will La Serna hold off a surging California team on Thursday night. El Rancho is the biggest disappointment with high expectations coming into the season. 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