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Arroyo’s Ernesto Camacho to lead Arroyo against Covina in Zero Week. (Photo by Duane Barker)<\/p><\/div>\n

All kick offs are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday August 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Covina (0-0) at Arroyo (0-0) <\/strong><\/p>\n

Last Year: 17-17 Tie (Arroyo Forfeit Win)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Knights, after winning the whole ball of wax last year in Division 12, now move up to give it a shot in Division 11. Quarterback Ernesto Camacho is back and that’s the most important thing. If Steven Ocariz can pick up some yards on the ground it will free up things even more through the air for Camacho. The Colts have high hopes and a new full-time starting quarterback in Nin Burns II. Burns, who’s father also played for Covina, has had a solid summer. Both teams can score but in the first week turnovers may play a part as well. Arroyo however is more explosive. The Knights should jump out early and not allow the Colts to get back in it. Arroyo wins the opener.<\/p>\n

Arroyo 31 Covina 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday August 25 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baldwin Park (0-0) at El Monte (0-0) (at South El Monte)
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This game didn’t seem that interesting three months ago. Then El Monte hired Jesse Ceniceros and that changed quickly. Ceniceors brings in the double wing offense and he already has a couple of bubbas on the line that given the proper coaching can open big holes. The Lions have seemingly picked up the schemes quickly since Ceniceros came aboard. There will be no surprises, El Monte will ground and pound. Baldwin Park is coming off of a 5-5 year missing the playoffs. The Braves want to get off on the right foot with a win over EM. Jacob Robles, who can throw it and run it will need to have a big game for BP to do just that. He may have his moments but in the end the Lions will wear the Braves down. Ceniceros is a winner in his El Monte debut.<\/p>\n

El Monte 21 Baldwin Park 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Burbank (0-0) at Monrovia (0-0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last Year: Burbank 33-7\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This isn’t the same Burbank team of a year ago. Many players from the team that advanced to the CIF Finals, were lost to graduation and the Bulldogs have a new coach as former quarterback Adam Colman has taken over. Monrovia, who was humbled last year by Burbank, may be out for a little pay back. They have some big time talent in Maury Rams IV, Michael Washington and Alfonso Castillo. The Wildcats also have the home field advantage. Add it all up and M-Town prevails.<\/p>\n

Monrovia 24 Burbank 14 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jermaine Braddock and the Chargers take on Northview (Photo by Duane Barker)<\/p><\/div>\n

Northview (0-0) at Charter Oak (0-0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last Year: Charter Oak 44-22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last year Northview battled the Chargers but in the end the Vikings just couldn’t keep up. It may be the same story this year. Charter Oak has a load of talent (don’t they always?) including receiver Jermaine Braddock who is receiving D-1 offers. Northview has four year starter and Fresno State commit Steven Comstock at quarterback, which alone will keep them close. But it might not be enough. The Chargers have a tendency to make a big play when needed. It will be close in the fourth quarter until CO makes one of those big plays. Chargers win in a close call.<\/p>\n

Charter Oak 27 Northview 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

San Marino (0-0) at Los Altos (0-0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last Year: Los Altos 38-6<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Conquerors lost two key components in HC Dale Ziola who stepped down and running back Tyler Nevens who took his talents to San Jose State. Hector Spathias took over for Ziola but it might be difficult to replace Nevens. But quarterback Kody Olmos and receiver Angel Lopez are back so the offense should be able to score some points. San Marino is improved. Last year the Titans were just trying to survive after losing the best graduating class in San Marino history. Quarterback Blake Cabot can make things happen and Beau Hobbie (HC Mike Hobbie’s grandson) should provide some spark in the ground game. San Marino has closed the gap but not enough to get over the hump. Los Altos still prevails.<\/p>\n

Los Altos 21 San Marino 13\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Schurr (0-0) at California (0-0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last Year: Schurr 33-22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Schurr has raised quite few eyebrows this summer with a nice passing game and a solid ground attack. If quarterback Miguel Aguero or receiver Lance Babb don’t get you then the other receiver Francisco Remigio will. The Spartans can get physical as well but the air show will be the focus of the offense. Cal is looking to bounce back from a rough 4-6 year last season and should be improved with the talent they have returning. The Condors will eventually get it going this season but not in this one. Schurr has too much. Aguero and company will be off and running.<\/p>\n

Schurr 35 California 14\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

West Covina (0-0) at Colony (0-0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last Year: Colony 49-14<\/strong><\/p>\n

West Covina likes to schedule up. Kudos for that. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn’t. When the opponent is Colony it usually doesn’t. The Bulldogs will try to get the ground game going but it won’t be easy against a quick and strong Colony defense. Meanwhile if Colony grabs an early lead, and West Covina decides to go to the air, that might not work out so well either. The Bulldogs will be a contender. They always are. However in this one they’re outmatched. the Corey Tello era begins with a loss.<\/p>\n

Colony 38 West Covina 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday August 26<\/strong><\/p>\n

San Dimas (0-0) vs. Bonita (0-0) – Smudgepot at Citrus College<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last Year: San Dimas 42-14<\/strong><\/p>\n

The burning question as we get ready for another high school football season is what the heck is a Smudgepot? Well whatever it is it’s usually a pretty good football game. San Dimas has a solid quarterback in Dylan O’Leary and and couple of nice running backs in Noah Maldonado and Sebastian Street. Although when was the last time the Saints didn’t have a nice running game?Bonita struggled in the Smudgepot last year which turned out to a be a long season for the Bearcats. Bonita does return quarterback J.P. Andrade, who threw for over 2000 yards last year, but will it be enough against San Dimas? Probably not. The Saints will pound it early as they always do and if O’Leary can make a play or two it could be a tough night for Bonita. The Bearcats may hang around for a half but in the end, San Dimas pulls away. The Saints will own the Smudgepot-whatever it is.<\/p>\n

San Dimas 35 Bonita 14<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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