{"id":43285,"date":"2014-10-14T14:16:51","date_gmt":"2014-10-14T21:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=43285"},"modified":"2017-06-10T00:51:54","modified_gmt":"2017-06-10T07:51:54","slug":"top-ten-northwest-division-october-14-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=43285","title":{"rendered":"Top Ten: Northwest Division (October 14, 2014)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Valley Christian & Jonathan Nicholson were hoping to climb in the rankings, but instead were dragged down and out of the Top Ten by Maranatha. (Photo by Gary Lee)<\/p><\/div>\n

By Joe Torosian<\/p>\n

There are 31 teams in the Northwest, but as the season wears on we see that only about five, maybe six, are legitimate contenders for a title.<\/p>\n

Everyone worries about depth, but depth is a problem all over this division except in the Northern League…So keep an eye on those teams.<\/p>\n

1.) Maranatha Minutemen, 7-0 (Olympic League): Another test, another victory against Village.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2.) Arrowhead Christian Eagles, 6-0 (Ambassador League): Defeated NDR, now biggest challenge will be staying focused for the remainder of the regular season.<\/p>\n

3.) Nipomo Titans, 4-3 (Northern League): Got a scare from Moro Bay and should get firing again down at Santa Maria.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4.) Templeton Eagles, 6-1 (Northern League): Six straight wins, don\u2019t know if they are good enough to beat Nipomo.<\/p>\n

5.) Pasadena Poly, 6-0 (Prep League): All questions will be answered when they play Rio Hondo Prep…None before.<\/strong><\/p>\n

6.) Cantwell Cardinals, 5-1 (South Catholic League): Playing first good football team in a month. Cards do not need a good showing against Carpinteria, they need to win.<\/p>\n

7.) Big Bear Bears, 5-1 (De Anza League): Should be a little bit healthier this week after a bye, heaven help the 29ers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

8.) Rio Hondo Prep Kares, 3-3 (Prep League): Might be out gunned against Fillmore, but key here is survival. All that matters is staying healthy for Prep League opponents.<\/p>\n

9.) Heritage Christian Warriors, 5-2 (Olympic League): We were told about these guys early…I\u2019ve been on the bandwagon before…Hard to get on now, but…these dudes are 5-2 and very much alive in the Olympic conversation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10.) Notre Dame-Riverside Titans, 4-2 (Ambassador League): These guys could sting somebody in the first round.<\/p>\n

Others (in no order): Twentynine Palms (4-2), St. Bernard (4-3), Flintridge Prep (4-3), Shadow Hills (4-2), Linfield Christian (4-2), Verbum Dei (3-3), Mission Prep (3-4), Valley Christian (4-3), Village Christian (4-2).<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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