{"id":98020,"date":"2026-08-22T14:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T21:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=98020"},"modified":"2026-08-22T14:23:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T21:23:30","slug":"saturday-morning-aftermath-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=98020","title":{"rendered":"Saturday Morning Aftermath: 8\/22\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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By Tim Peterson <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were a lot of routs Friday night to kick off the 2026 High School football campaign…and some that were unexpected. <\/p>\n\n\n

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I thought La Serna would beat Baldwin Park but I didn’t see the Lancers winning 55-7. It didn’t help that the Braves were without transfer quarterback Lequand “Jack Jack” Jackson, who still hasn’t been cleared by CIF. With him out, along with several other players that are waiting patiently for a CIF decision, it got ugly for Baldwin Park. The Braves should be fine but it may take a few weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s going on at Colony? I saw Alta Loma on the passing circuit and the Lions looked good. Did I see them being 37-0 good? Uhh…No. Quarterback Maximus Fierro led the charge along with a number of talented skill position guys. This could be a special season for Tyler Perri’s crew. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We took some outside heat for picking Rio Hondo Prep over Schurr. When you’ve won three consecutive championships you’re going to get respect. I know the Kares had some key players graduate. I know Schurr was impressive in the summer and could be improved this year. But I also know that all Rio Hondo Prep does is win. Win, win win! And that’s exactly what the Kares did again Friday night. In maybe the upset of the night Kares quarterback Donald Shefler threw the ball 10 times! Is Matt Montez the new Noah Penunuri? Did I pick Rio Hondo Prep to win? Yes. Did I think the score would be 35-0? Uh…no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bishop Amat’s 55-0 win over St. Paul was one that didn’t surprise me. Amat is loaded and has had a great summer. A scary thought for Amat’s opponents is that the Lancers quarterback Dylan D’Epifanio has not been cleared by CIF and had to sit out. Domenico Doran stepped in and did a remarkable job filling his shoes. An even more potent Bishop Amat offense is frightening to think about. Austin Montoya and St. Paul will eventually get there but it will take time for all the pieces to fit together. Facing Bishop Amat right out of the gate is brutal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My apologies to Marcel Perez and the Northview Vikings. I thought Thousand Oaks on the road was too tall of a hill to climb…especially in Week Zero. But Northview aced the test with a 21-7 victory. Vikings quarterback Miguel Lizarde was the first freshman to start behind center for the first time since Steven Comstock back in 2014. The Vikes have another major exam next week at La Habra. Who should I pick? Help me out here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muir’s defense actually looked pretty good. They forced a couple of turnovers and played a physical brand of football. The Mustangs, like Baldwin Park, need their quarterback to be cleared. Running the Wildcat against a defense as formidable as Bonita’s isn’t going to cut it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joseph Lara is going to have a huge year for the Bearcats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best wishes to Bonita receiver Omari Sullivan, who took a big hit Friday night and had to be carted off the field with what initial reports say was a broken arm. There was nothing vicious about the hit by the Muir defensive back. Football is a violent sport and unfortunately serious injuries can occur. Sullivan was doing his job and so was the defensive back. It’s football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gatsbee Gumban show continues! It has just moved to a different location. Gumban, who did his thing for Covina last season, ran for 181 yards and three touchdowns and also returned a kickoff 85 yards for a score to lead Nogales to a win over Cal Friday night. When you see the name Gatsbee Gumban it just exudes success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Diamond Bar Sack Exchange: Jaylen Huang had five sacks for Diamond Bar in the Brahmas 28-6 win over Grand Terrace Thursday night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dylan O’Leary era is underway at San Dimas. The Saints, running a brand-new offense, beat Glendora 24-21 Thursday night. No Wing T, no problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Were La Salle and Cantwell playing Arena Football Thursday night? I haven’t seen a score like that since the LA KISS were playing out in Anaheim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim Peterson can be reached at tim.midvalleysports@gmail.com or on Twitter (X) @tspeterson40. Facebook – Tim Peterson <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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