{"id":97858,"date":"2026-08-17T13:16:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T20:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=97858"},"modified":"2026-08-17T13:34:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T20:34:31","slug":"game-night-week-zero-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=97858","title":{"rendered":"Game Night: Week Zero"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Quarterback Fabian Marez ready to lead South Hills into the 2026 campaign. The Huskies open with El Rancho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All kickoffs are scheduled for 7:00 PM unless otherwise indicated: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Thursday August 20 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glendora at San Dimas <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Dimas will look a whole lot different this year. The Saints have a new coach in Dylan O’Leary and a new offense as well. The old Wing T is a thing of the past. Sophomore quarterback Kris Saris will be airing it out and he has some nice weapons including receiver Jacob Gallegos. Gallegos had a big season at running back last year but with the new offense is moving out to receiver. Sebastain Lawrence is returning at quarterback for Glendora as the Tartans try to bounce back from a tough year. San Dimas is a tough place to start. The Saints open up with a victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Dimas 28 Glendora 14<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Altos at Diamond Ranch <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Altos has had a really good summer. Quarterback Luke Rodriguez is set to take the reins from Diego Castillo. With running back Evan Rojas and receiver Benjamin Cortez also in the mix the Conquerors should have a potent offense. Diamond Ranch is trying to get back on track after a rough season last year. The Panthers will try to run the ball with Cory Wilson and Tristan Kinney. Beating Los Altos right out of the gate might be too much to ask. Los Altos kicks things off with a victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Altos 34 Diamond Ranch 13<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Los Altos has the look of a winner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday August 21 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Serna at Baldwin Park <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great opening night matchup. La Serna is a perennial power and will face an up-and-coming Baldwin Park team that made it to the CIF Championship game last year. Both teams can score. It may end up being a shootout with quarterbacks Lequand Jackson for the Braves and La Serna’s Grady Long leading the charge. Baldwin Park has plenty of other weapons as well including running back Jacory Coleman. It may come down to the fourth quarter. La Serna holds on for the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Serna 38 Baldwin Park 35 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rio Hondo Prep at Schurr <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rio Hondo Prep lost a lot of players to graduation but the Kares are still the Kares. Three straight championships is proof of that. Last year Rio Hondo Prep beat Schurr in a defensive struggle. Look for more of the same as each team will try to break through early. The Kares should able to contain Schurr quarterback Jacob Torres and offensively they’ll wear the Spartans out with the ground and pound. The Kares’ Christian Lee will make a big play. Rio Hondo Prep gets the W. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rio Hondo Prep 21 Schurr 13 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muir at Bonita <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A little luster was taken off the game when it was learned that Bonita quarterback Isaiah Guerrero will have to miss the game due to the sit out period for transfers. Muir also picked up a transfer quarterback when highly touted Kaiden Agbunag came over from Arizona. He should be ready to go. However, both teams have other options offensively. Running back Joseph Lara is set to have a big year for Bonita and the Mustangs have several playmakers including Noah Bozeman. With Guerrero out, Muir should be able to hold Bonita in check. If the Stangs can do enough offensively they’ll come out on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muir 27 Bonita 24 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northview at Thousand Oaks<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last couple of years Northview has been known to schedule up. Thousand Oaks is another example of that. The Lancers went 8-3 overall last year and 4-1 in the Conejo Coast League just behind 5-0 Westlake. The Vikings had a battle going on for the starting quarterback position and they are still working through that. They should be able to run the ball though with Aaron Guillen behind a solid offensive line led by Zeke Lucero. The Vikings have a shot. They always play compete with the elite teams but beating Thousand Oaks on the road might be too big of a hill to climb. Thousand Oaks is ranked number 52 in California. The Lancers win at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thousand Oaks 31 Northview 21 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Hills at El Rancho <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both teams have been active on the passing circuit. Fabian Marez has been slinging it for South Hills while Adrian Lopez has been airing it out for the Dons. Last year El Rancho won a defensive slugfest 13-7. There should be more points scored this year. Both teams have been humming on offense. If the Huskies can score early on a big strike from Marez and keep their foot on the pedal it may be tough for El Rancho to come back. South Hills gets the win on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Hills 24 El Rancho 17 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bishop Amat at St. Paul <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bishop Amat has been fueled by quarterback Dylan D’Epifanio who has had a great off season. The Lancers, led by head coach Kory Minor, have looked polished in spring and summer workouts. Austin Montoya, who was at Schurr last season, has taken over as the head coach at St. Paul. The Swordsmen have been competing this summer as well and have looked solid. Quarterback Joshua Villalta has won the starting job and is ready to lead St. Paul into battle. Bishop Amat rolled St. Paul 42-14 last year in the opener and this could be more of the same. If anything, Bishop Amat looks better. The Lancers take the lead early and never look back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bishop Amat 31 St. Paul 10 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Friday August 21 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Covina at La Puente – Covina <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colony at Alta Loma – Alta Loma <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long Beach Poly at Downey -Downey <\/p>\n\n\n\n

California at Nogales – Nogales <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arroyo at Azusa -Arroyo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glendale at San Gabriel -San Gabriel <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monrovia at Brentwood School – Monrovia <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temple City at Whittier – Whittier <\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Monte at Arcadia -Arcadia <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santa Fe at Pioneer – Santa Fe <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sierra Vista at Walnut – Walnut <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alhambra at Wilson – Alhambra <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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