November 2009 Archives

     Last week, Wilson pushed back against Lakewood for a half before the Lancers gathered themselves for the win. Friday, they did the same against Mission Viejo before a 41-14 Diablos win in the first round of the playoffs.

    Mario Morales used a new-look offensive set on their first drive and the defense has MV's offense on its heels. But Wilson's lack-of-depth---too many two-way players---and two fumbles by Ezell Ruffin proved to be the difference.

    What Wilson did learn was that they have a bonafide quarterback the next two years in Brett Harper. The soph had several big plays and will only get better. Kicker Alex Boy will also be back.

     Downey played a tough non-league schedule and opened up 2-0 in San Gabriel League play, and a year after a playoff berth, they seemed primed to repeat.

     But the Vikings have dropped two straight, to Dominguez and Friday in a very poor performance against Lynwood, and now would have to beat Warren and pray for the right combination of SGVL colleagues to lose for any shot. Quarterback Stephen Cervantes was erratic and the defense failed to wrap up Lynwood's running game. Most embarrassing was a series of personal fouls in the third quarter that was the result of frustration at the score.

     Lynwood was coming off losses to Gahr and Warren and have a roster of less than 30 players, but they used their team speed for the 35-10 win and likely secured a playoff berth. They're 5-4, a year after going 8-3-1 but having to rebuild parts of both units. Kudos to Mark Williams.