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Friday 10/26

Almont League

Montebello (5-3) at Alhambra (4-4)

Last Year: Alhambra 7-6    

The Moors weren’t ready to have the dirt shoveled on them just yet. With last week’s win over Schurr, they’re still breathing. Montebello’s offense was shut down in a 7-0 loss to Bell Gardens. The defense did its job but suddenly the offense was blanked. Both teams desperately need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Oiler O gets back on track.

Montebello 21 Alhambra 10       

 

Bell Gardens (6-2) at San Gabriel (3-5)

Last Year: San Gabriel 37-31   

A win for Bell Gardens here means the Lancers run the Almont table. A loss for San Gabriel and they’re making plans for the holidays. BG’s defense rose to the occasion last week. They’ll need the same type of effort this week. Expect the offense to score more than once. The Matadors are desperate but this year the Lancers are just better. Bell Gardens wins it’s fourth straight.

Bell Gardens 28 San Gabriel 14

 

 

Mission Valley League 

Rosemead (3-5) at Arroyo (4-4)

Last Year: Arroyo 28-21 

It’s a different type of atmosphere this year surrounding the Arroyo-Rosemead war. Usually it’s a battle for MVL supremacy, this year it’s a fight for survival. The loser is literally out of the playoffs and done for the year. Rosemead is coming off back to back losses while the Knights stumbled last week against South El Monte. It’s a tough call. One of these weeks you expect the Knights offense to wake up. You just don’t know when. Rosemead scored some points against El Monte but dropped off last week vs. Gabrielino. Arroyo has just enough offense. The Knights win an ugly one.

Arroyo 17 Rosemead 14

 

El Monte (6-2) at Gabrielino (7-1)

Last Year: El Monte 48-28  

Anybody think the Lions will stumble? I don’t. Gabrielino will be a good test but one that El Monte will pass with flying blue and white colors. The Eagles don’t have the personnel to stay with El Monte’s skill guys. They might hang around for awhile but in the end it’s the Lions who are raising their helmets. Expect another big game for Brandon Martinez.

El Monte 35 Gabrielino 17

 

Rio Hondo League 

San Marino (8-0) at Monrovia (6-2) 

Last Year: Monrovia 43-7  

What happened to the notion that San Marino’s schedule would bode well for Temple City? That the Rams might be able to pull something if they punch the Titans early? Uhh..no! San Marino blitzed TC early and often and didn’t take the foot off the pedal until there was a 50 spot on the board. Now do the Titans have a shot at Monrovia? Well, yeah they have a shot, but it’s hanging somewhere between slim and none. The Wildcats are loaded and getting better every week. They would have to be caught on an off night and San Marino would have to be absolutely perfect. I don’t see it. I can’t see anybody wearing San Marino gear staying with Mason Bryant, Blake Heyworth, Anthony Craft, George Frazier, Gevontray Ainsworth, Brett Walsh, etc, etc. Matt Wofford makes a difference but the gap is still too wide. M-Town big time.

Monrovia 38 San Marino 14     

 

La Canada (1-7) at Temple City (4-4)

Last Year: La Canada 44-27

TC laid an egg last week. No question about that. But with a win here the Rams can get off the canvas and land in the playoffs. A win gives them three in the Rio Hondo and will guarantee them a spot. For LC it’s already time to break out the 2013 calendar. The Rams are playing to keep their heads above water while LC is thinking about Thanksgiving. Temple City gets the win.

Temple City 24 La Canada 13         

 

Quick Hits

 

Thursday 10/25

Almont  

Keppel (0-8) at Schurr (2-6) – Schurr

Valle Vista

Nogales (1-7) at Northview (6-2) at Covina District Field – Northview

 

Friday 10/26

Alpha 

Marshall (3-6) at Viewpoint (3-5) at Calabasas – Viewpoint

Windward (5-2) at Paraclete (7-1) at Antelope Valley College- Paraclete

MVL

South El Monte (4-4) at Mt. View (3-5) – South El Monte

Rio Hondo  

Blair (0-8) at South Pasadena (5-3) – South Pasadena

Valle Vista 

Wilson (2-6) at Baldwin Park (0-9) – Wilson

San Dimas (7-1) at Pomona (3-5) – San Dimas

 

Saturday 10/27

Alpha

Brentwood (6-2) at Sierra Canyon (8-0) at Granada Hills – Sierra Canyon