Head Coach: Ben Negrete<\/p>\n
Staff: Victor Salazar OC, Marco Ramirez DC, Mike Vasquez, Peter Soto, Geoff Ackerman, Ishmael Favela, Gil Jimenez, Johnny Macias, Jermaine Jackson.<\/p>\n
Last Year: 9-2-1<\/p>\n
Last 5 Years: 39-21-1 overall, 22-3 league<\/p>\n
Last Playoff Appearance: 2009 Second Round: Lost Diamond Ranch 33-27<\/p>\n
1<\/span><\/strong>st<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Schurr is clearly the best team in the Almont and a favorite in the Mid-Valley as well. It all starts with Aaron Cantu. Cantu, maybe the best quarterback in the division, returns for his senior year after throwing for over 2500 yards a year ago. Schurr will go as far as Cantu takes them.<\/p>\n 2<\/span><\/strong>nd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Chris Chiaromonte and company have big shoes to fill.<\/p>\n 3<\/span><\/strong>rd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Keep an eye on running back\/line backer Abraham Gonzalez. Gonzalez\u2019 favorite quote- \u201cShow up and smack!\u201d<\/p>\n 4<\/span><\/strong>th<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Other names to watch: RB Bradley Powell, DL Albert Perez, LB Alejandro Castro. Defensively the Spartans have always hit like a ton of bricks.<\/p>\n Game Plan:<\/span><\/strong> With Cantu and company doing their thing and a stingy defense, the Spartans could go a long way. In the newly reconfigured Mid Valley, Schurr is primed for a championship run.<\/p>\n Non League Schedule:<\/span><\/strong> Cantwell Sacred- Heart, Downey, at El Toro, at California, at St. Paul.<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n 2.) San Gabriel Matadors <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Head Coach: Jude Oliva<\/p>\n Staff: Randy Sanchez DC, Matt Lopez, Mario Ayala, Robert Lopez, Bob Brown, Tony Zumida.<\/p>\n Last Year: 6-5<\/p>\n Last 5 Years: 30-25 overall, 16-9 league<\/p>\n Last Playoff Appearance: 2009 First Round: Lost West Covina 40-14<\/p>\n 1<\/span><\/strong>st<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> It\u2019s a new coach but the same system with former OC Oliva stepping in.<\/p>\n 2<\/span><\/strong>nd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> A fierce quarterback battle has been brewing in camp between Eric Alvarez and Andy Guerrero. Oliva finally announced on the Mid Valley Sports Show\u00a0last week that\u00a0Alvarez has landed the job. He’s shown poise and leadership all summer.<\/p>\n 3<\/span><\/strong>rd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Arthur Brown will be the feature back. We know Oliva loves to air it out but 20 carries per game by Brown could open it up.<\/p>\n 4<\/span><\/strong>th<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Lineman Carlos Purser and defensive back Andres Fernandez will lead the defense for Randy Sanchez. Always potent offensively, if SG can stop people\u00a0it could be a fun year.<\/p>\n Game Plan:<\/span><\/strong> The Matadors look like the second place team. How do they beat Schurr? They\u2019ll have nine weeks to figure it out.<\/p>\n Non League Schedule:<\/span><\/strong> at Muir, South Pasadena, Burbank, Contreras, at Rosemead.<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n 3.) Bell Gardens Lancers<\/span><\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n Head Coach: David Ramos<\/p>\n Staff: Frank Gallardo, Raul Sanchez, Clifford Bentley, Gabe Flores, Phil Dominguez, Anthony Bermunda, Xavier Pineda, Jason Carlin, Sergio Tirado, Mike Moya, Paul Robertson.<\/p>\n Last Year: 6-4<\/p>\n Last 5 Years: 27-25 overall, 13-12 leauge<\/p>\n Last Playoff Appearance: 2008 First Round: Lost Charter Oak 55-15<\/p>\n 1<\/span><\/strong>st<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span> <\/strong>The word on the street is that Bell Gardens is going to be a force. The Lancers return quarterback Josh Adame and running back Steve Ibarra. Adame threw for over 900 yards and Ibarra rushed for over 380 while averaging over six yards per carry.<\/p>\n 2<\/span><\/strong>nd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Can BG play enough defense? The Lancers allowed 40 points to Montebello, 49 to San Gabriel,\u00a0 and 38 to Schurr.<\/p>\n 3<\/span><\/strong>rd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> The Lancers were in the hunt last year before losing three of its last four. They came up a touchdown short against Alhambra.<\/p>\n 4<\/span><\/strong>th<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> In the 2008 first round playoffs, the Lancers were shelled by Charter Oak 55-15. At least they don\u2019t have to worry about the Chargers anymore.<\/p>\n Game Plan:<\/span><\/strong> Bell Gardens traditionally stays on the ground and this year will be no different. Adame can throw the ball when he has to.<\/p>\n Non League Schedule:<\/span><\/strong> Azusa, El Rancho, Cantwell Sacred-Heart, at San Marino, at South El Monte.<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n 4.) Alhambra Moors<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Head Coach: Lou Torres<\/p>\n Staff: Jacob Ochoa DC, Michael Gutierrez OL\/LB, Jerry Desantis RB, Patrick Zabala DL, John Zabala QB, James Zall LB, HT Dao QB\/Rec.<\/p>\n Last Year: 6-4<\/p>\n Last 5 Years: 33-20-1 overall, 15-10 league<\/p>\n Last Playoff Appearance: 2009 First Round: Lost Burbank 21-14<\/p>\n 1<\/span><\/strong>st<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> Three year starter Darrian Cazarin is gone and the Moors have two quarterbacks vying for the quarterback spot. Junior Luis Herrera and sophomore Josh Mendoza are dueling it out.<\/p>\n 2<\/span><\/strong>nd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> George Vasquez, an out of state transfer, and Demetrius Russell will both get touches at running back and wide receiver. Russell is the best athlete on the squad.<\/p>\n 3<\/span><\/strong>rd<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> O-lineman Chris Salgado is D1 material. He will also work on the defensive line along side Dominic Gonzalez – another stand out performer.<\/p>\n 4<\/span><\/strong>th<\/span><\/sup><\/strong> Down:<\/span><\/strong> The young Moors are still learning Torres’ double wing offense. It might take some time.<\/p>\n Game Plan:<\/span><\/strong> It will be strange to see someone other than Gil Ruedaflores on the Alhambra sideline. It might take Torres and his staff a year or two to get the Moors to where they want to be. A win over San Gabriel or Schurr would be huge.<\/p>\n Non League Schedule:<\/span><\/strong> Roosevelt, at La Canada, vs. Temple City, at Wilson, at South Pasadena.<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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