Big surprises abound after a wild zero week kicks off the 2009 CIF High School season.\u00a0 Whether it has anything to do with lack of practice time due to the fires or just looking ahead to the next big game<\/p>\n
\n1.\u00a0 CHARTER OAK (1-0) – LW: 1 – Sluggish first game may have been more to do with looking ahead to Rancho Cucamonga than Gardena’s talent.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 @ University<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0 SOUTH HILLS (0-0) – LW: 2 – After the season is finished expect to see quarterback Jacob Shirley as the starter.\u00a0 NEXT GAME: 9\/11 VS Ayala<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0 DIAMOND RANCH (1-0) – LW: 7 – The Panthers beat up on Muir and show last season’s run to the finals was no fluke.\u00a0 NEXT GAME: 9\/11 VS Colony<\/p>\n
4.\u00a0 CALIFORNIA (0-0) – LW:\u00a0 5 – Big test to open the season as Condors get Michael Ball and the Rowland Raiders.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 VS Rowland<\/p>\n
5.\u00a0 SCHURR (0-0) – LW: 6 – Will Cantu be able to lead the Spartans in home opener victory?\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 @ Burroughs<\/p>\n
6.\u00a0 MUIR (0-1) – LW: 3 – If any team deserves the benefit of the doubt for losing it is the Mustangs.\u00a0 No practice time during wild fire hurt.\u00a0 NEXT GAME: 9\/11 @ Oaks Christian<\/p>\n
7.\u00a0 LA SERNA (0-0) – LW: 9 – Lancers ready for tussle in Downey to open the season.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 VS Downey<\/p>\n
8.\u00a0 ROWLAND (0-0) – LW: 10 – Coach Snyder has the Mid Valley karma going for him as the Raiders open up the 2009 season against California.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 @ California<\/p>\n
9.\u00a0 SAN GABRIEL (0-1) – LW: 8 – Matadors lack of practice time hurt them against a very physical Cathedral team.\u00a0 NEXT GAME: 9\/11 @ South Pasadena<\/p>\n
10.\u00a0 WEST COVINA (0-1) – LW: 4 – Bulldogs looked sluggish in loss against El Rancho.\u00a0 Ricky Johnson was the one player who is in mid-season form.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 @ Venice<\/p>\n
11.\u00a0 CRESCENTA VALLEY (0-0) – LW: 11 – Lucky for Falcons season starts this week as they had no practice time during zero week.\u00a0 NEXT GAME: 9\/11 @ Verdugo Hills<\/p>\n
12.\u00a0 BONITA (0-1) – LW: 12 – Bearcats had every opportunity to beat Westview on Friday night and didn’t capitalize on mistakes by Wolverines.\u00a0 NEXT GAME: 9\/11 @ Claremont<\/p>\n
13.\u00a0 WALNUT (0-0) – LW: 13 – The Mustangs come into 2009 with high aspirations.\u00a0 They maybe playing under the radar for the first few weeks.\u00a0 NEXT GAME: 9\/11 VS Diamond Bar<\/p>\n
14.\u00a0 BURROUGHS (0-0) – LW: 14 – Torosian believes that quarterback Lucas Yanez will be throwing the ball more this season.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 @ Schurr<\/p>\n
15.\u00a0 SANTA FE (0-0) – LW: 16 – After watching league rival beat San Antonio League opponent, Chiefs now have reason to think Del Rio league is much stronger.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 @ Warren.<\/p>\n
16.\u00a0 MONTEBELLO (1-0) – LW: 18 – Oilers begin new era with a shutout victory over Bellflower.\u00a0 Big test forthcoming against Baldwin Park.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 VS Baldwin Park<\/p>\n
17.\u00a0 WILSON (0-0) – LW: 19 – Coach Zavala has his team believing they can compete in the Miramonte.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/10 @ Sonora<\/p>\n
18.\u00a0 ALHAMBRA (0-1) – LW: 17 – Moors lose “Battle of Boyle Heights” against a very tough LA City team.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/18 @ Temple City<\/p>\n
19.\u00a0 EL RANCHO(1-0) – LW: 26 – I can admit when Mid Valley is wrong, this team may surprise.\u00a0 They already took down one big team, can they do it again?\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 @ Cerritos<\/p>\n
20.\u00a0 BURBANK (1-0) – LW: 21 – Begins season with impressive 21-6 victory over Simi Valley.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 @ Chaminade<\/p>\n
21.\u00a0 WHITTIER (0-0) – LW: 22 – Cardinals must play ball control against a very tough Chino team this week.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 @ Chino<\/p>\n
22.\u00a0 BELL GARDENS (0-0) – LW: 23 – Will get tested early this season when they face Montview League Champ Azusa in first game.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 @ Azusa<\/p>\n
23.\u00a0 ARCADIA (0-1) – LW:\u00a0 20 – Looked suspect against Monrovia on Thursday, could be due to lack of practice.\u00a0 Only time will tell.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 VS St Francis<\/p>\n
24.\u00a0 PASADENA (0-1) – LW: 24 – MacFarland era gets off to a slow start as they failed to score against Westchester.\u00a0 NEXT GAME: 9\/11 VS Saugus<\/p>\n
25.\u00a0 LOS ALTOS (0-1) – LW: 15 – Bad beginning to what was to be a promising season.\u00a0 Conquerors will need to rebound before Miramonte League season.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 VS Northview<\/p>\n
26.\u00a0 KEPPEL (0-0) – LW: 27 – Bobby Madrid’s coaching debut is now this week as Pomona game was postponed due to no practice.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 VS Workman<\/p>\n
27.\u00a0 GLENDALE (0-0) – LW: 26 – Open season against Cathedral who just beat up on a good San Gabriel team.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/11 @ Cathedral<\/p>\n
28.\u00a0 PIONEER (0-0) – LW: 28 – Can this team compete in improved Del Rio League?\u00a0 NEXT GAME: 9\/11 VS Glenn<\/p>\n
29.\u00a0 HOOVER (0-0) – LW: 29 – Can the Tornados spring an upset at home on Thursday?\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/10 VS Sierra Vista<\/p>\n
30.\u00a0 NOGALES (0-1) – LW: 30 – Actually put up 16 points to a very good Baldwin Park team on opening night.\u00a0 There might be hope yet.\u00a0 NEXT GAME:\u00a0 9\/10 VS Garey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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