{"id":99344,"date":"2026-10-06T07:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T14:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=99344"},"modified":"2026-10-05T20:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T03:30:12","slug":"game-night-week-7-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=99344","title":{"rendered":"Game Night: Week 7"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Vince Amici and the Monrovia Wildcats have a key Arroyo League game Friday night against Burbank. (Photo by Duane Barker). <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By Tim Peterson <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All kickoffs are at 7:00 PM unless otherwise indicated: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Thursday October 8 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baldwin Park (5-1) at Covina (1-5) (Covina District Field) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baldwin Park lost its first game of the season to La Serna and has been rolling ever since winning five straight. Covina went the other way. The Colts won their first game and then lost five in a row. The Colts need a Hacienda League win to stay in the hunt. That might be a difficult task in this one. The Braves get the victory. The Baldwin Park offense is hard to contain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baldwin Park 35 Covina 10 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Hills (5-1) at Los Altos (6-0) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best games of the weekend is on Thursday night. Unbeaten Los Altos against once beaten South Hills in a key Hacienda League matchup. The Huskies only loss came to a solid El Rancho team in Week Zero. South Hills quarterback Fabian Marez can run it and throw it and sophomore Jaylen Lang leads a solid running attack with over 400 yards on the ground. Luke Rodriguez and company have been bringing it for Los Altos. The defense has been solid as well led by Joseph Munoz. The Huskies may be able to move the ball against Los Altos but when the Conquerors need to make a stop they have come through. South Hils gives them a game but ultimately the Conqs will prevail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Altos 28 South Hills 21 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday October 9 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaminade (5-1) at Bishop Amat (5-1) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two 5-1 teams will go at it in a big Mission League contest. Bishop Amat edged Serra 27-26 last week while Chaminade came up a touchdown short against Sherman Oaks Notre Dame. The Lancers should be able to pound it against Chaminade. They have rushed for 1,239 yards overall with Justin Clinton leading the way with 556. The Eagles can air it out as quarterback Jeremy Mellalieu has thrown for 1,061 yards and 12 touchdowns. It could be a high scoring affair with the Lancers running attack eventually taking control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bishop Amat 34 Chaminade 27 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burbank (3-3) at Monrovia (3-3) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interesting matchup as both teams open Arroyo League play. Both come in at 3-3 and both teams have been up and down. Burbank, with a slate of out of area teams, shut out Cabrillo but then were blown out by Centennial (Las Vegas) and Calabasas early in the season. Last week the Bulldogs beat Centennial (Bakersfield). Monrovia lost by three scores to Lawndale two weeks ago but bounced back last week to beat Kaiser. Freshman Ian Macklin has had a nice year for Monrovia running for 250 yards and also racking up 286 yards receiving. Burbank is led by Troy Wells who has rushed for 718 yards and nine touchdowns on the year. With only four teams in the Arroyo League every game is crucial. This one could go down to the last play. Burbank emerges with the W.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burbank 27 Monrovia 24 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Mirada (5-1) at La Serna (5-1) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Mirada may be the surprise team of the area. The Matadores have won five of six games with their only loss coming to Brea Olinda. They came from 18 down to beat El Rancho a couple weeks ago in an impressive performance. That being said they haven’t faced the likes of La Serna. Grady Long, Jordan Bonilla, Landon Armenta and company have been performing at a high level. The Lancers only loss was to a stout Corona del Mar team and that was sandwiched around blow out wins over Northview and Warren. La Serna opened the season scoring 50 or more points in the first three games. La Mirada may hang around for a half but La Serna pulls away in the second half. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Serna 31 La Mirada 13 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muir (3-3) at La Canada (5-1) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muir quarterback Kaiden Agubang is out with an injury but the Mustangs have several other athletes that can step up. Deveon Blaylock Jr., David Cannon and others will lead the way. But the Mustangs need to be careful. La Canada is a team that can jump up and bite you. Joe Bell (925 yards passing, 577 rushing), and Ross Piken (304 yards receiving) can both make plays, along with a host of other Spartans. La Canada was beaten up by St. Francis two weeks ago but have been perfect otherwise. Last week the Spartans humbled Schurr 42-7. Muir had a bye last week and grinded out a hard fought 8-7 road victory over Redondo Union the week before. Ultimately Muir’s rushing attack will wear down the Spartans. The Mustangs will pound the ball without its quarterback. It won’t be easy, but the Stangs get it done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muir 24 La Canada 17 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bell Gardens (5-1) at Montebello (2-4) <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bell Gardens has quietly won five of its first six games. The Lancers best win was a 29-26 double overtime win over Cal three weeks ago. BG likes to pound it with Jihad Abdullah and Alonso Ruiz. They have only thrown the ball 13 times all year. Montebello relies heavily on Donovan Murillo to carry the load. He has rushed for over 655 yards and nine touchdowns. With both teams running the ball you might be able to catch a movie after. The Lancers’ ground attack will eventually run over the Oilers. BG comes out on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bell Gardens 31 Montebello 24 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonita (6-0) at Northview (2-4) (Covina District Field) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonita has rolled to six straight victories and is one of the top five teams in the area. Now with quarterback Isaiah Guerrero done with SOP the Bearcats are even better. Northview has played a brutal schedule and this week is no different. Last week the Vikings fell to Glendora in the Sierra League opener. This is a game Northview needs to win but it may be too much to ask. The Bearcats are a beast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonita 38 Northview 24 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Hits <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday October 8 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Etiwanda at Damien – Damien <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bellflower at California – Bellflower <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday October 9 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Azusa at Duarte – Duarte <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabrielino at Burroughs – Gabrielino <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charter Oak at Colony – Charter Oak <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workman at Bassett – Bassett <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wilson at La Puente – Wilson <\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Monte at Arroyo – Arroyo <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cerritos at Mayfair – Mayfair <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaffey at Nogales – Nogales <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alta Loma at Los Osos – Alta Loma <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ayala at Glendora – Glendora <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Dimas at Diamond Ranch – San Dimas <\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Pius X- St. Matthais at St. Francis – St. Francis <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gahr at Norwalk – Gahr <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crescenta Valley at South Pasadena – South Pasadena <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cathedral at St. Paul – Cathedral <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santa Rosa Academy at Alhambra – Alhambra <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keppel at Temple City – Temple City <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mt. View at South El Monte – South El Monte <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glenn at Whittier – Whittier <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maranatha at Ontario Christian – Ontario Christian <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walnut at Don Lugo – Walnut <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diamond Bar at West Covina – West Covina <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santa Fe at Paramount – Paramount <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downey at Warren – Downey <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montclair at Rowland – Montclair <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ganesha at Pomona – Pomona <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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