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(L-R) Rudy Robles, Stephen Anderson and George Flynn of Whittier Christian. The Heralds have a huge game against Valley Christian Friday night

Valley Christian jumped into first place but it wasn’t been easy. The Crusaders needed five overtimes to hold off Maranatha in the greatest game played this year – this decade? Valley Christian still has to play Whittier Christian this Friday night in what could determine the Olympic League title.

Maranatha has to be the best 0-2 league team in the Mid-Valley. Village Christian is 1-0 in league after beating LA Baptist. Village gets Maranatha this Saturday night.

Whittier Christian (6-1, 1-0) – The Heralds have been in the top five of the Mid-Valley Division polls all year. Their only loss came at the hands of Cantwell which is also 6-1 on the year. With talent like Stephen Anderson, Grant Escobar, Rudy Robles and oh yeah, some guy named Jeff Worthy, they should have enough to win the league.

Body of Work: 30-21 overall record of opponents; 4-1 against teams with winning records.

Games Remaining: at Valley Christian, Village Christian, at LA Baptist (12-12 record remaining opponents)

Projection: First

Valley Christian (5-3, 2-0) – The win over Maranatha put the Crusaders in good position for the league crown but they still have to get by Whittier Christian. That’s no easy task. Valley Christian quarterback Ryan Fronke along with Trevor Rodriguez and Darrell Bush are special. Bottom line is the Valley-Whittier game is for the crown. Right now WC has the edge.

Body of Work: 23-28 overall record of opponents; 2-2 against teams with winning records.

Games Remaining: Whittier Christian, at Village Christian (11-3 record remaining opponents)

Projection: Second

Maranatha (5-3, 0-2) – The Minutemen have scored 88 points in two games in the Olympic and are still 0-2. Andrew Elfers and Josh Johnson are the most exciting pass- catch combination in the valley. They also racked up 59 points against Western Christian in the last game before league started.

Body of Work: 31-28 overall record of opponents; 1-3 against teams with winning records.

Games Remaining: at Village Christian, LA Baptist (7-8 record remaining opponents)

Projection: Third

Village Christian (5-2, 1-0) – Village beat LA Baptist handily but that was expected. With the big three still on the schedule, it will be tough sledding for Village Christian from here on out. Kyle Custer has thrown for close to 700 yards.

Body of Work: 17-33 overall record of opponents; 0-2 against teams with winning records.

Games Remaining: Maranatha, at Whittier Christian, Valley Christian (16-7 record remaining opponents)

Projection: Fourth

LA Baptist (2-6, 0-2) – It’s been a tough go this year for the Baptists. They’ve been outscored 98-28 in two league games. Last week Village torched them for 56 points. With Whittier and Maranatha still left a winless league season is a strong possibility.

Body of Work: 34-24-1 overall record of opponents; 1-4 against teams with winning records.

Games Remaining: at Maranatha, Whittier Christian (11-4 record remaining opponents)

Projection: Fifth