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A Closer Look at the……

With one week to go, the only question is will La Serna hold off a surging California team on Thursday night.

El Rancho is the biggest disappointment with high expectations coming into the season. The Dons appear headed for an early vacation.

La Serna (8-1, 4-0) – Lancers have been targeting a return to the playoffs after last year’s season. Good turn-around has enabled La Serna to not only clinch a playoff spot and win the Del Rio for the first time in 29 years.

BODY OF WORK: 37-45 overall record of opponents, 4-1 against teams with winning records.

Signature Wins: Wilson-Long Beach (Pac-5) 5-4, La Mirada (Southeast) 6-3

Signature Loss: Downey (Western) 5-4

Games Remaining:  11/11 @ California (3-6 record remaining opponents)

Santa Fe (5-4, 3-1) – Head Coach Jack Mahlstede has decided to keep it on the ground and let Alec Mirola do all the damage. With the running game starting to gain momentum and a defense that ranks near the top in the Southeast Division, Chiefs maybe dangerous.

BODY OF WORK: 41-41 overall record of opponents, 2-3 against teams with winning records.

Signature Wins: None

Signature Loss: None

Games Remaining:  11/11 vs Pioneer (4-5 record remaining opponents)

California (3-6, 3-1) – If the Condors win on Thursday, does Coach Jim Arnold get a look for coach of the year? California mired in a six-game losing streak could’ve of quit and mailed in the remainder of the season. Instead, the Condors have won three-straight games and have shot at a Del Rio League title.

BODY OF WORK: 41-41 overall record of opponents, 1-4 against teams with winning records.

Signature Wins: None

Signature Loss: Esperanza (Southwest Division) 3-7

Games Remaining:  11/11 @ La Serna (8-1 record remaining opponents)

El Rancho (5-4, 1-3) – After starting the season 4-1, the Dons limp home literally going 1-3 down the stretch. Not making excuses but key injuries on offense and defense haven’t helped.

BODY OF WORK: 32-49 overall record of opponents, 0-3 against teams with winning records.

Signature Wins: None

Signature Loss: Sunny Hills (Southwest Division) 4-5

Games Remaining:  11/12 vs. Whittier (0-9 record remaining opponents)

Pioneer (4-5, 1-3) – After a miserable 2009, the Titans have done a great job of bringing pride to the program that was reeling last year. Good offensive line opened up holes for Tony Botello.

BODY OF WORK: 24-26 overall record of opponents, 1-4 against teams with winning records.

Signature Wins: None

Signature Loss: None

Games Remaining:  11/11 vs Santa Fe (5-4 record remaining opponents)

Whittier (0-9, 0-4) – Cardinals are very happy to see the season end. After making some strides last year, Whittier has managed to take ten-steps back.

BODY OF WORK: 53-28 overall record of opponents, 0-7 against teams with winning records.

Signature Wins: None

Signature Loss: None

Games Remaining:  11/12 @ El Rancho (5-4 record remaining opponents)