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Thursday October 29

Glendora (6-3) at Bonita (9-0)

Bonita got a huge game from Joseph Lara last week in a win over previously unbeaten Charter Oak. The Bearcats are clearly the King of the Sierra League. There’s no way the Bonita will let Glendora stand in the way of perfect season. Bearcats run the table.

Bonita 28 Glendora 17

Baldwin Park (8-1) at South Hills (6-3)

Baldwin Park’s big game was last week. The Braves took care of business last week and will complete a sweep of the Hacienda League this week. Braves roll.

Baldwin Park 35 South Hills 7

Friday October 30

Bishop Amat (8-1) at Sierra Canyon (9-0)

Bishop Amat has been playing well. The Lancers are on a four-game winning streak and have lost only once all year. But Sierra Canyon is a different animal. The Trailblazers have rolled through nine games and have outscored their nine opponents 391-54. No, that’s not a typo. Sierra Canyon is next level. The Trailblazers get the win and gear up for the playoffs.

Sierra Canyon 31 Bishop Amat 14

San Gabriel (4-5) at South El Monte (6-3)

South El Monte let one get away two weeks ago at SoFi Stadium against Alhambra. The Eagles bounced back last week with a close win over Montebello and need a win this week over San Gabriel for a shot at the Alliance League title. San Gabriel held on to beat Alhambra last week after falling to Montebello two weeks ago. Right now there is a four-way tie with everybody sitting at 1-1. South El Monte jumps out to a lead but this time holds on to it. Eagles get the victory.

South El Monte 24 San Gabriel 16

Alhambra (5-4) at Montebello (3-6)

Like South El Monte and San Gabriel both teams need a win here to stay in the hunt. Montebello’s defense has played well at times but the Oilers have had trouble stopping people. It should come down to the wire with both teams battling for their playoff lives. Montebello comes up big in the fourth quarter and emerges with the victory.

Montebello 20 Alhambra 17

South Pasadena (7-2) at San Marino (9-0)

It’s been memorable year for San Marino. The Titans are on the verge of a perfect regular season and are coming off a 42-0 win over Gabrielino, but this will be their biggest test this year. South Pasadena is tied with San Marino atop the Boulder League at 4-0. The Tigers have a couple of nice wins over Crescenta Valley and San Gabriel and lost to a tough La Canada team by only a touchdown. Quarterback Cody Robinson has thrown for 515 yards and ran for 141 and Evan Hyun has rushed for 921 yards and 15 touchdowns. The Tigers are hard to stop at times. San Marino will counter with Parker Wilson (1,170 yards passing, 16 touchdowns) and Nathan Nielson (558 yards rushing, 11 touchdowns). The question is who will make the most stops? South Pasadena rises to the occasion.

South Pasadena 27 San Marino 24

La Serna (8-1) at Downey (6-3)

This is the game everybody has been waiting for since La Serna joined the Gateway League. Also both teams have lived up to expectations. La Serna hasn’t been tested in league. The Lancers have blown out their four league opponents. In fact, they have blown every opponent this year except for the one game they lost to Corona del Mar. They have scored 50 or more points in five of their eight victories. The offense, led by Grady Long and Landon Armenta, has been as explosive as any team in the area. Downey is used to these types of games Every year the Vikings, like the Lancers, haven’t been challenged in the Gateway. The Vikes did lose to Long Beach Poly, Capistrano Valley and Inglewood but these are highly ranked teams. They play a brutal non-league schedule. Downey fell to Capistrano Valley by 12 but Capistrano Valley is ranked 25th in California. Downey’s offense is efficient with quarterback Chase Watkins and receiver Damani Porras. However, La Serna can bang with the big boys. The Lancers have shown that before. These two teams are almost mirror images of each other. Downey is ranked 94 in the state by Max Preps while La Serna is 99. It’s that close. The home field will work in Donwey’s favor. The Viking faithful always packs the stands. And Downey has plenty of experience on the big stage as well. Downey makes the key plays down the stretch and comes out on top.

Downey 31 La Serna 28

Glendale (2-7) at Hoover (6-3)

This game actually has playoff implications. With a win Hoover would finish 2-1 in the Crest League and would be firmly entrenched in second place. A loss would generate a three-way tie for second. Arcadia would win the league at 3-0 with Temple City, Hoover and Glendale all at 1-2. By comparison Hoover beat Temple City 49-14 while Glendale lost to the Rams 21-6. Hoover lost to Arcadia two weeks ago 42-27 while Glendale fell to Arcadia 41-38 last week in a tight battle. Both teams like to pound the ball and have solid running attacks. In the end Hoover grinds out the win.

Hoover 21 Glendale 13

Quick Hits

Thursday October 29

Garey at Workman – Garey

Ayala at Colony – Colony

Arroyo at Mt. View – Arroyo

Damien at Rancho Cucamonga – Rancho Cucamonga

Bassett at Ganesha – Bassett

Friday October 30

Diamond Ranch at Chino – Chino

Duarte at La Puente – La Puente

Keppel at Rosemead – Rosemead

California at Santa Fe – Santa Fe

Claremont at Alta Loma – Alta Loma

Ontario at Wilson – Ontario

Charter Oak at Northview – Charter Oak

Burbank at Burroughs – Burbank

Warren at Cerritos – Warren

La Mirada at Mayfair – La Mirada

Paraclete at St. Francis – St. Francis

Sierra Vista at Azusa – Sierra Vista

El Monte at El Rancho – El Rancho

Crescenta Valley at La Canada – La Canada

Bishop Montgomery at St. Paul – St. Paul

Cathedral at St. Pius X-St. Matthias – Cathedral

Schurr at Bell Gardens – Bell Gardens

Los Osos at San Dimas – San Dimas

Temple City at Gabrielino – Temple City

Paramount at Norwalk – Paramount

Rio Hondo Prep at Desert Christian Academy – Desert Christian Academy

Whittier at Firebaugh – Whittier

Walnut at Montclair – Montclair

Nogales at Rowland – Nogales

Diamond Bar at Los Altos – Los Altos

Glenn at Pioneer – Pioneer

Bishop Alemany at La Salle – Bishop Alemany

Monrovia at Arcadia – Arcadia

Covina at West Covina – West Covina

Chaffey at Don Lugo – Don Lugo