{"id":87001,"date":"2024-11-18T22:41:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T05:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=87001"},"modified":"2024-11-18T23:03:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T06:03:01","slug":"game-night-cif-playoffs-semi-finals-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=87001","title":{"rendered":"Game Night: CIF Playoffs- Semi-Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Jacob Garcia and Baldwin Park are coming off a huge win in Big Bear and will face Portola this week in the Semi-Finals. (Photo by Duane Barker). <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

All kickoffs are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Friday November 22 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIV 5 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Serna (9-3) at Summit (11-1) <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Serna just keeps on rolling. You put an opponent in front of them and the Lancers knock them down and keep on going. We already knew they had weapons in Grady Long and Kaimana Tufaga and now there’s Ayden Contreras who ran for 199 yards and four touchdowns last week against Rio Mesa. Summit hails from the Sunkist League and has lost only one game all year. But the Skyhawks haven’t seen the likes of what La Serna brings. Lancers advance to the Finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Serna 34 Summit 17 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIV 6 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dana Hills (10-2) at Glendora (8-4) (Citrus College) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Word is that the Tartan faithful are not happy about people picking against them. But Glendora did lose several games early. Chino Hills, Ayala, Northview and Colony (on the field) all beat the Tartans. That being said Glendora is playing good football in the post season. The Tartans have won their first two playoff games handily including a 31-13 rout of Rancho Verde last week. Dana Hills won a shootout over San Dimas last week. Glendora will have to make a few more stops than the Saints did to survive. The feeling here is that the Tartans will. Glendora gets the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glendora 27 Dana Hills 24 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIV 7 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

West Torrance (10-2) at Rio Hondo Prep (10-1)<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breaking News! Rio Hondo Prep has a home game! Thats right. After six straight playoff road games dating back to last year the Kares will finally be at home. Last week they beat ML King and have lost only once all year. Rio Hondo Prep just keeps on winning and it doesn’t matter where the game is played. West Torrance won the Ocean League and beat Oak Park last week racking up 44 points in the process. The Warriors can score but so can Rio Hondo Prep. It may turn into a shootout. But in the end the Kares will be the last team standing. The home team moves on to the Finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rio Hondo Prep 38 West Torrance 21 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIV 10 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Pasadena (10-2) at Silverado (7-5) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good story coming out of South Pasadena. The Tigers won the Rio Hondo and now are in the Semi-Finals after knocking out their first two playoff opponents. Silverado finished third in the Desert Sky and was impressive last week holding off Chino. But the Tigers haven’t lost since September. Jeff Chi has them playing their best ball. South Pasadena headed to the Finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Pasadena 27 Silverado 20<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIV 11 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baldwin Park (7-5) at Portola (6-6) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To do what Baldwin Park did last week was remarkable. To go up the hill to Big Bear and play in a snowstorm is incredible. To then be delayed several hours on the way home late Friday night due to dangerous black ice conditions on the road is unbelievable. Did you know that their two buses didn’t get home until 4:30 Saturday morning? Credit to head coach Robert Maxie for being the guiding force through the entire journey and for providing strong leadership. And the most incredible thing? The Braves came away with the victory. The Braves lived up to their nickname last weekend. This week they travel to Irvine to take on Portola. That’s a trip to Disneyland compared to what they just went through. Braves win and advance to the Finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baldwin Park 27 Portola 17 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Gorgonio (9-2) at El Rancho (8-4) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Rancho beat a Los Amigos team last week that was previously undefeated. The week before the Dons had to rally late to beat Bell Gardens and the Dons have won four of their last five games. San Gorgonio took second in the San Andreas League behind first place Grand Terrace but the Spartans actually beat Grand Terrace last week. The big advantage for El Rancho is a home game. The Dons can enjoy some home cooking while San Gorgonio has to get on a bus and take the long ride from San Bernardino. El Rancho’s offense can be explosive at times. The Dons racked up 42 last week. That and the home field advantage will be enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Rancho 30 San Gorgonio 24 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIV 13 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lynwood (7-5) at Pasadena (6-6) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lynwood has knocked off Mission Valley League teams South El Monte and El Monte in consecutive weeks. The Knights took fourth on the Mid-Cities League but has been able to survive the first two rounds of the playoffs. Pasadena tied for third in the Pacific but has also managed to come away with close wins in the first two games of post season. Both teams have good athletes. It’s just a matter of who can make the most stops. It’s an evenly matched game. Pasadena makes a big play late and comes out on top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pasadena 34 Lynwood 31 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIV 14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duarte (11-1) at San Gabriel (6-6) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good local matchup between two teams that many people didn’t expect to be here when the season started. San Gabriel was 1-6 at one point and has won five straight since. The Matadors have scored 41 points in each of their last two games. Duarte won the Miramonte League and has only lost once all year. With a potent offense and a defense that can hold the Falcons at bay, the Mats survive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Gabrel 28 Duarte 27 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick Hits <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIV 6 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Murrietta Mesa at St. Francis -St. Francis <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIV 7 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warren at Yucaipa -Warren <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIV 12 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carter at Wilson HH -Carter <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIV 14 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pioneer at Ganesha -Pioneer <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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