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Wednesday November 10

Rio Hondo

Tim Peterson

Temple City (4-5) at South Pasadena (5-4)

Last Year: Temple City 35-12

All-Time: Temple City 40-15

Temple City is fighting for second place while South Pas is fighting for its playoff life. The Rams have established a solid running game with Josh Simangunsong and should be able to chew up yardage against South Pas.

If the Tigers win, they could slide into a playoff spot. But the Rams should get it done.

Temple City 24 South Pasadena 13

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Thursday November 11

Olympic

Valley Christian (5-4) vs. Village Christian (5-4) at La Canada

Last Year: Valley Christian 34-30

Village has a good offensive attack that revolves around Amjed Aboul-hosn. He can do so many different things. Valley puts up a lot of points as well. We all remember the 70 point five overtime effort against Maranatha.

Valley Christian wins a shootout.

Valley Christian 35 Village Christian 28

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Friday November 12

Almont

Alhambra (4-5) at Bell Gardens (6-3)

Last Year: Alhambra 14-7

Bell Gardens has second place firmly in its sights. The Lancers aren’t about to let the Moors stand in their way. The scary thing about BG now is that Josh Adame is throwing the ball all over the yard.

San Gabriel spoiled Alhambra’s playoff hopes last week.

Bell Gardens 28 Alhambra 14

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San Gabriel (4-5) at Schurr (6-3)

Last Year: Schurr 28-21

Schurr turned the ball over twice inside the Montebello five yard line in last week’s one point win over the Oilers. That won’t happen again. San Gabriel’s offense can score but with the number one and number two quarterbacks hurt, it makes the Matadors one dimensional.

Schurr gets it done to run the Almont league table.

Schurr 31 San Gabriel 17

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Mission Valley

El Monte (4-5) at Rosemead (6-3)

Last Year: Rosemead 52-20

All-Time: Rosemead 36-12

A make or break game for El Monte. A win would give the Lions second place in the Mission Valley and land them in the post season. A loss puts them at third and 4-6 overall. That probably won’t cut it in the reconfigured Mid-Valley Division.

Rosemead has been your typical Rosemead. The Panthers play tough defense and have a solid running attack with 1000 yard rusher Matt Fregoso. Mead has to be careful but with a possible playoff spot in the line, you can bet they will.

Rosemead 24 El Monte 14

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Mt. View (4-5) at Arroyo (8-1)

Last Year: Arroyo 57-7

All-Time: Arroyo 33-5

It’s been a successful season for Mt. View. The Vikings have won two league games and five already overall. Remember just last season they were 0-10. Rumors are they are already in the process of upgrading their non league schedule for next year.

Arroyo has taken care of everybody in the MVL. View is simply the Knights’ next victim. Mikey Vasquez is now Arroyo’s all time rushing leader. Congratulations Mike! Knights roll.

Arroyo 38 Mt. View 7

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Montview

Azusa (9-0) at Gladstone (5-4)

Last Year: Azusa 14-7

Steven Blount and Brian Nieto told us on the Mid Valley Sports Show that Gladstone is definitely the rivalry game for Azusa. Well it’s here and the Aztecs plan to make the most of it. A perfect regular season is the carrot for a win and they aren’t about to pass it up.

It won’t be close. Azusa in a rout.

Azusa 42 Gladstone 7

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Rio Hondo

La Canada (5-4) at Monrovia (7-2)

Last Year: Monrovia 43-7

All-Time: Monrovia 16-12

Monrovia hasn’t been tested in the Rio Hondo and La Canada won’t provide one either. Plain and simple the Wildcats have too much.

La Canada still has a shot at the playoffs. Even if the Spartans lose, they’ll finish 3-2 in the Rio. After the loss, they’ll sit back and see what happens. M-Town goes unbeaten in league.

Monrovia 38 La Canada 14

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Valle Vista

Baldwin Park (4-5) at Northview (3-6)

Last Year: Baldwin Park 33-6

The Braves have gotten well in league. With the win over San Dimas earlier this year, and a 4-1 Valle Vista mark, they have set themselves up for a second place finish. If it’s true that a tough non league schedule benefits you down the line, Baldwin Park could make a run in the post season.

Northview has some talent in Marquise Thomas and Marcus Ellis but it won’t be enough against BP. Braves sew up second.

Baldwin Park 31 Northview 21

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San Dimas (5-4) at Wilson (4-5)

San Dimas has lost two games in league but with a win over Monrovia earlier this year and possibly a 6-4 overall record; they should be able to grab a wild card berth. Of course that’s providing the Saints beat Wilson.

With the problems the Wildcats are having lately, that seems like a distinct possibility. San Dimas rolls and the Wilson fans vent.

San Dimas 38 Wilson 17

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Quick Hits:

Almont: Montebello (3-6) at Keppel (0-9) – Montebello 35-0

MVL: Gabrielino (3-6) at South El Monte (1-8) – Gabrielino 17-10

Montview: Sierra Vista (6-3) at Bassett (3-6) – Sierra Vista 21-7 (Wednesday Night)

Valle Vista: Pomona (4-5) at Nogales (1-8) – Pomona 38-7

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Saturday November 13

Olympic: Whittier Christian (8-1) at LA Baptist (2-7) – Whittier Christian 41-14