{"id":8601,"date":"2010-08-31T11:15:42","date_gmt":"2010-08-31T18:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=8601"},"modified":"2010-09-01T00:27:32","modified_gmt":"2010-09-01T07:27:32","slug":"hacienda-league-preview-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=8601","title":{"rendered":"Hacienda League Preview 2010"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hacienda League<\/p>\n

1.) West Covina Bulldogs <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Head Coach: Mike Maggiore<\/p>\n

Staff: Jason Heilman DC, Donny Allen, Corey Tello, George Johnson, Eric Hunter, Brian Murphy<\/p>\n

Last Year: 7-5<\/p>\n

Last 5 Years: 37-23 overall, 14-6 league<\/p>\n

Last Playoff Appearance: 2009 Second Round: Lost Charter Oak 35-10<\/p>\n

1<\/span><\/strong>st<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> <\/span>Anything less than the final four will be a major disappointment.<\/p>\n

2<\/span><\/strong>nd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Lots of speed, lots of talent wide and in the backfield. If you don\u2019t like Chris Solomon then you don\u2019t like football.<\/p>\n

3<\/span><\/strong>rd <\/span><\/sup><\/strong>Down:<\/span><\/strong> George Johnson is in his third year as the starting quarterback.<\/p>\n

4<\/span><\/strong>th<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Maurice Dupleasis heads a defense that includes Deion Steppes, Roger Paez, and Justin Meaders.<\/p>\n

Game Plan:<\/span><\/strong> Names like B.J. Lee, Charles Tucker and an offensive line featuring Mike Cortez, Mark Laffin, and Joseph Gibson give indication WestCo will be physical in prepping for a deep post-season run.<\/p>\n

Non League Schedule:<\/strong> Covina, Venice, at South Hills (Covina District Field). at Glendora<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

2.) Diamond Ranch Panthers<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Head Coach: Roddy Layton<\/p>\n

Staff: Al Brown, Mario Gomez, Keda Firemaniel, Steve Carter, Anthony Cavalero, Andrew Ariega, Charles London.<\/p>\n

Last Year: 7-7<\/p>\n

Last 5 Years: 28-32 overall, 12-9 league<\/p>\n

Last Playoff Appearance: 2009 CIF Final Lost Charter Oak 21-0<\/p>\n

1<\/span><\/strong>st<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Gus Viramontes dominated at quarterback the last two seasons, now its up to a dominate squad of returners to aid new starter Cesar Carrillo.<\/p>\n

2<\/span><\/strong>nd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> The Miracle Men are plentiful in Aaron Almond and Jacoby Carter in space, and Chase Price carrying the ball. Keep an eye on Bryant Cox, Andrew Fischer, and Marquis Cherry.<\/p>\n

3<\/span><\/strong>rd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Omar Sanchez and Jeremy Stucker will be the keys in the trenches.<\/p>\n

4<\/span><\/strong>th<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> <\/span>Speaking of Miracle Men, kicker Jeff Stamps has a big enough boot to make the heavens stop the rain.<\/p>\n

Game Plan:<\/span><\/strong> Of course there is talent, even though a lot of talent left with diplomas in June. The factor here is Layton and the respect he garners from those in the know. Belief is Layton could take Torosian, Tolegian, Peterson, Robledo, Barker & Stevie R., go 5-5 and make the playoffs. The point is D-Ranch will be a factor because of what Layton does with the talent on hand.<\/p>\n

Non League Schedule:<\/span><\/strong> <\/span>at Santa Margarita, Damien, Elsinore, at Chaffey.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

3.) Bonita Bearcats<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Head Coach: Eric Podley<\/p>\n

Staff: Randy Medina DC, Ronald Reclusado, Joshua Keepfer, L.T. Gardner, Andrew Rodriguez, Tony Arriola, Kevin Knosp, Adrian Melamo.<\/p>\n

Last Year: 3-8<\/p>\n

Last 5 Years: 30-23 overall, 11-9 league<\/p>\n

Last Playoff Appearance: 2009 First Round: Lost 28-21<\/p>\n

1<\/span><\/strong>st<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> The first half of the season will come down to Greg Spathias. So far so good, San Dimas will tell the rest when they go to battle in front of 8,000 for the Smudge Pot.<\/p>\n

2<\/span><\/strong>nd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span> <\/strong>Giamani Johnson and K.C Huth (also getting snaps at QB), along with Reggie Turner will help the ground game, but the play of Tarez Lemmons and Cody McKenzie along the front will be critical.<\/p>\n

3<\/span><\/strong>rd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Not many are better than Casey Horine, he\u2019ll help at wide receiver…but heaven help those he hits on defense. Also Cameron Salce is a name that needs to, and should, come up big this fall (a \u2018Bad Dude\u2019 type).<\/p>\n

4<\/span><\/strong>th<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Garrett Pendleton should be back for the meat part of the Hacienda schedule, but it may be too much to ask him to play savior. The Bearcats will have to step up.<\/p>\n

Game Plan:<\/span><\/strong> There\u2019s not a team in the Hacienda Bonita can\u2019t match up with. If they can start 2010, the way they closed 2009 they should be in good shape. The league schedule opens with Diamond Bar and Los Altos…This team could be 5-1 when they welcome Walnut in the third week of October.<\/p>\n

Non League Schedule:<\/span><\/strong> <\/strong>San Dimas, Claremont, at Santa Fe, at Baldwin Park.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

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Walnut hasn't hit the playoffs since 2004.<\/p><\/div>\n

4.) Walnut Mustangs <\/strong><\/p>\n

Head Coach: Michael O\u2019Shields<\/p>\n

Staff: Ryan O’Shields DC, Paul Acosta, Ralph Warren, Eric Peralta, Charles Wallace, Marcus Lepp.<\/p>\n

Last Year: 7-3<\/p>\n

Last 5 Years: 18-32 overall, 4-16 league<\/p>\n

Last Playoff Appearance: 2004 Semifinals Lost West Covina 31-27<\/p>\n

1<\/span><\/strong>st<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Who\u2019s the quarterback? Brandon Roach has had a great spring\/summer and is looking to take command.<\/p>\n

2<\/span><\/strong>nd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Mustangs are looking a little undersized up front.<\/p>\n

3<\/span><\/strong>rd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> …but Randy Collins and Alejandro Restrepo are carnivores from their linebacking spots.<\/p>\n

4<\/span><\/strong>th<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> No one should doubt Aubrey Coleman\u2019s willingness to mix. Arguments abound about whether or not he\u2019s a receiver or this, or that…But you cannot dispute that Coleman is a football player.<\/p>\n

Game Plan:<\/span><\/strong> There\u2019s a lot of energy and expectations for the Walnut program. Gone is the big bad San Antonio, and it its place is the bigger, badder, Hacienda. The Mustang faithful haven\u2019t tasted the playoffs since 2004. Health and a solid performance by Roach could get them there.<\/p>\n

Non League Schedule:<\/span><\/strong> <\/span>Troy, at Claremont, Covina, Northview.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

5.) Rowland Raiders<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Head Coach: Craig Snyder<\/p>\n

Staff: Harry Robinson OC, Ryan Jackson, Cameron Tucker, Todd Ball, Ron Cooper, Benny Avila, Miles Marinez, Felipe Aguilar.<\/p>\n

Last Year: 8-3<\/p>\n

Last 5 Years: 38-20 overall, 13-7 league<\/p>\n

Last Playoff Appearance: 2009 First Round: Lost California 55-27<\/p>\n

1<\/span><\/strong>st<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Trenchman Joseph Chong added an inch and 15-pounds to his frame, he now goes 6\u20193\u201d 302…and is only a junior.<\/p>\n

2<\/span><\/strong>nd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Two Snyder needs now: WR Oscar Gonzalez and RB Irvin Crawford, who has the potential to be special this season.<\/p>\n

3<\/span><\/strong>rd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> <\/span>Louie Valdez, who can bruise at FB, is key at middle linebacker on defense.<\/p>\n

4<\/span><\/strong>th<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> …and of course Michael Ball…and Leonardo Freeman need to stay healthy<\/p>\n

Game Plan:<\/span><\/strong> Snyder\u2019s team never looks impressive along the front line, at least until this year. If he can get the technique and quickness out of guys like Chong that he got before from other players, the Raiders could do more than \u2018just\u2019 qualify for the playoffs. Ball is a Miracle Man, very little he can\u2019t do on the football field.<\/p>\n

Non League Schedule:<\/span><\/strong> at Baldwin Park, California, Rosemead, at Claremont<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

6.) Diamond Bar Brahmas<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Head Coach: John Martin<\/p>\n

Staff: Ryan Maine OC, Scott Usher DC, Rod Richard, Eddie Garcia, Chris Hernandez, Keith Brown, Chapelle Brown, Travis Brow, Andy Zaldivar, Jack Cooprider, Jeff Cameron.<\/p>\n

Last Year: 1-9<\/p>\n

Last 5 Years: 12-37-1 overall, 3-22 league<\/p>\n

Last Playoff Appearance: 2003 Second Round: Lost Mission Viejo 52-18<\/p>\n

1<\/span><\/strong>st<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Martin\u2019s got an impressive coaching staff featuring Chapelle and Keith Brown.<\/p>\n

2<\/span><\/strong>nd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Major problemo? There are zero bubbas in the trenches.<\/p>\n

3<\/span><\/strong>rd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Andrew Cameron is back and capable at quarterback with a top notch glove man in George Katrib. Name to remember; Frankie Martinez.<\/p>\n

4<\/span><\/strong>th<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> <\/span>Wild Card? Jamaal Clayton, a star waiting to happen.<\/p>\n

Game Plan:<\/span><\/strong> The Brahmas lack size, but they\u2019ve got skill enough to compete against Walnut, Los Altos, Rowland, and perhaps Bonita…But the lack of brute strength will hurt against D-Ranch and WestCo.<\/p>\n

Non League Schedule:<\/span><\/strong> Nogales, Don Lugo, at Wilson, Brea Olinde.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

7.)<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/strong>Los Altos Conquerors<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Head Coach: Jim Arellanes<\/p>\n

Staff: Louie Zamora OC, Joel Ledesma DC, Bill Tolmachoff, Dale Ziola, Steve Burke, Ian Yates, Kevin Argumosa, Matt Leyva, Jorge Samia.<\/p>\n

Last Year: 3-7<\/p>\n

Last 5 Years: 24-31 overall, 7-13 league<\/p>\n

Last Playoff Appearance: 2006 Semifinals Lost El Dorado 14-7<\/p>\n

1<\/span><\/strong>st<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> The Conquerors have not made the playoffs since 2006.<\/p>\n

2<\/span><\/strong>nd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> …If they make the playoffs in 2010 a statue should be cast in Arellanes\u2019 image.<\/p>\n

3<\/span><\/strong>rd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Frankie Avalos is the player, TE\/LB, that stands out on this team. In times of trouble OC Ledesma should give Avalos the ball and run him behind Jared Covarrubias.<\/p>\n

4<\/span><\/strong>th<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> La\u2019Don Avery can make plays, so can Scott Tibbs, but they are going to have to make those plays in the Hacienda. Not happening.<\/p>\n

Game Plan:<\/strong> Arellanes has assembled an excellent coaching staff, after a slew of transfers moved on, the players that want to be Conquerors are in place, but he needs time. And time is a scare commodity in the Heights these days.<\/p>\n

Note: Avery dislocated his elbow on the final play of the Conquerors scrimmage with Montebello.<\/p>\n

Non League Schedule:<\/strong> at El Rancho, at Bellflower, Wilson, Ayala.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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