Roger Murray talks Prep Sports tag:www.insidesocal.com,2008-05-23:/murray//83 2009-11-07T06:50:52Z Movable Type 4.25 California clinches DRL title tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/murray//83.149071 2009-11-07T06:31:17Z 2009-11-07T06:50:52Z Terris Jones' sparkling 66-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage propelled California to a 28-0 victory over host Santa Fe Friday night, clinching the Del Rio League championship for the Condors. California, 6-2-1 overall and 4-0 in league,... Roger Murray Terris Jones' sparkling 66-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage propelled California to a 28-0 victory over host Santa Fe Friday night, clinching the Del Rio League championship for the Condors.
California, 6-2-1 overall and 4-0 in league, sits alone atop the DRL. Santa Fe slips to 6-3 and 2-2 and in a three-way tie for second with La Serna 3-6 and 2-2 and El Rancho 5-4 and 2-2.
Whittier defeated Pioneer and is locked with the Titans, each with 1-3 records. Whittier is 4-5 over all, Pioneer 3-6.
Jones finished with 199 yards and three touchdowns in coach Jim Arnold's ground-oriented game plan. Quarterback Adam Contreras passed only once, a 7-yard completion to Christian Hernandez.
California's defense was stifling, holding the Chiefs to a net 24 yards on 22 carries. Santa Fe quarterback Justin Rincon racked up 209 yards passing but completed only 13 of 31 passes and faced constant pressure from the Condors.

]]> Friday a.m., and the beat goes on ... and on ... and ... tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/murray//83.148991 2009-11-06T21:06:48Z 2009-11-06T21:08:47Z Del Rio League football teams have provided a ball bag full of surprises this season, to wit ... DRL preseason favorite Santa Fe sends the rest of the league a message by upsetting Division 1 (Pac-5) member San Clemente,... Roger Murray
Del Rio League football teams have provided a ball bag full of surprises this season, to wit ...

DRL preseason favorite Santa Fe sends the rest of the league a message by upsetting Division 1 (Pac-5) member San Clemente, 34-20;

La Serna loses to Downey, 17-10 in season opener, gets a victory when Downey has to forfeit for using an ineligible player, and then loses four in a row to go into league play with an 0-5 record on the field. Apparently they didn't get the memo about Santa Fe, and they promptly upset the Chiefs, 28-23;

El Rancho opens the season with two wins, drops a tough one to Bell Gardens, and then begins a string of win big (Montebello), lose big (St. Francis), win big (Pioneer), lose big (California).

Meantime, Pioneer 2-4 after that one-sided, 43-7 loss to El Rancho, hangs on for a 17-17 halftime tie with La Serna, then rallies in the second half to stun the Lancers, 34-17.

And last night, El Rancho, without standout RB Art Franco to lean on, gives up two touchdowns in the final minutes of the first half to trail La Serna, 20-10, then roars back to shock the Lancers, 27-23, and turn upside down the race for the DRL's three automatic postseason playoff berths.

Tonight's games: League leader California (another surprise) vs. Santa Fe; Pioneer vs. Whittier.

If California (5-2-1, 3-0) defeats Santa Fe (6-2, 2-1) , the Condors clinch the DRL title and the Chiefs remain in second place.
If Pioneer (3-5, 1-2) defeats Whittier (3-5, 0-3), Pioneer improves to 2-2 and the league will have a four-way for second place going into the final week of the regular season.

If Santa Fe defeats California, the Chiefs gain a share of the DRL lead. And if Pioneer defeats Whittier, there is a three-way tie for second.

The final week's schedule:
California vs. La Serna; Santa Fe vs. Pioneer; El Rancho vs. Whittier.

And the beat goes on ... and on ... and ...

]]> Poncedeleon makes oral commitment .... tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/murray//83.148365 2009-11-03T16:13:47Z 2009-11-03T16:33:21Z La Mirada High School quarterback Daniel Poncedeleon, in the midst of a very impressive football season, has made an oral commitment to the University of Arizona -- to play baseball. Poncedeleon is a 6-foot-3, 195-pound, strong-armed senior who is completing... Roger Murray La Mirada High School quarterback Daniel Poncedeleon, in the midst of a very impressive football season, has made an oral commitment to the University of Arizona -- to play baseball.
Poncedeleon is a 6-foot-3, 195-pound, strong-armed senior who is completing 71 percent of his passes (125 of 175) for an area-high 1,626 yards and 13 touchdowns and has been intercepted just twice. He is averaging 5.1 yards a carry on 20 trips.
He also clocks in the 92-94 mph range when he throws his fastball pitching for the Matadores' baseball team,
Last season he posted a 5-3 record with two saves and a 2.33 earned run average. He had 56 strikeouts and 31 walks in 60 innings. Opposing batters combined for a .212 average against him.
"He had a tremendous summer," coach Kim Brooks said, adding that Arizona wanted him badly enough to make him their No. 1 choice and offered a full scholarship.
Poncedeleon is expected to sign the letter of intent later this month.


]]> Another interesting weekend .... tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/murray//83.148191 2009-10-31T15:11:07Z 2009-11-02T17:19:36Z Great weekend of area high school football, with last second touchdowns, come-from-behind rallies, surprise performances, overcoming adversity, rivals clashing and clutch efforts. A quick look: La Serna 33, Whittier 29: Never-say-die Lancers save the best for last, scoring all... Roger Murray
Great weekend of area high school football, with last second touchdowns, come-from-behind rallies, surprise performances, overcoming adversity, rivals clashing and clutch efforts.

A quick look:
La Serna 33, Whittier 29: Never-say-die Lancers save the best for last, scoring all 33 points in the fourth quarter, including winning it on a last-play-of-the-game pass.

La Mirada 42, Norwalk 33: One might say the Matadores spotted the Southern Division No. 1-ranked Lancers a 19-point lead (26-7) late in the first half, then the defense woke up and helped the team to the top of the Suburban League.

Santa Fe 21, El Rancho 3: The Chiefs lose their QB (Alex Flores) for the season two two weeks ago, so everyone figures the offense will be run-run-run, but backup QB Justin Rincon steps in to throw for 231 yards and three touchdowns.

La Habra 47, Troy 14: Standout RB Joshua Quezada stays home with the flu and coach Frank Mazzotta merely opens the cupboard and pulls out another quality back, this one Ahmad Avery, who responds with 177 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.

Schurr 34, Montebello 12: They say you can "throw out the records" when two of the area's biggest rivals meet, but the favorite in this one won, and in such a manner as to send a message to this week's opponent, San Gabriel, that the Spartans are ready to defend their Almont League title.

California 37, Pioneer 0: RB Terris Jones, PK Tyler Hadden and the Condors' offense get their usual share of kudos for another impressive performance, but the defense steps into the spotlight for this one for never allowing the pass-happy and dangerous Titans to get their attack going. Four interceptions and an unofficial 14 hurries.

Cantwell 43, Don Bosco Tech 21: Everyone had a hand in this one, the offense producing five touchdown passes and the defense forcing five turnovers, as the Cardinals stay alive in the Camino Real League.

Whittier Christian 49, Firebaugh 0: After a pair of sub-par (for him) games, Garrett Fulbright returned to form and scored five touchdowns to lead Heralds in a game that was played with a running clock for the second half.

St. Francis 34, St. Paul 7: On a night when the defense had problems, the Swordsmen's offense failed to pick up the slack, and they find themselves needing to win their last two games to have a shot at the postseason playoffs.

]]> Week 8 picks: tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/murray//83.147935 2009-10-30T19:32:04Z 2009-10-30T19:53:50Z Week 7 results: RMurray 7-3; ACampa 4-6 Records to date: RMurray 54-22-1; ACampa 49-27-1 Friday's (10-30) games: Santa Fe at El Rancho: RMurray (Santa Fe); ACampa (El Rancho) La Mirada vs. Norwalk: RMurray (La Mirada); ACampa (La Mirada) Whittier vs.... Roger Murray Week 7 results: RMurray 7-3; ACampa 4-6
Records to date: RMurray 54-22-1; ACampa 49-27-1

Friday's (10-30) games:
Santa Fe at El Rancho: RMurray (Santa Fe); ACampa (El Rancho)
La Mirada vs. Norwalk: RMurray (La Mirada); ACampa (La Mirada)
Whittier vs. La Serna: RMurray (La Serna); ACampa (Whittier)
California at Pioneer: RMurray (California); ACampa (California)
Schurr at Montebello: RMurray (Schurr); ACampa (Schurr)
Troy at La Habra: RMurray (La Habra); ACampa (La Habra)
Firebaugh at WhChristian: RMurray (WChristian); ACampa (WhChristian)
St. Paul at St. Francis: RMurray (St. Francis); ACampa (St. Francis)

Saturday's (10-31) Game:
Cantwell at Don Bosco Tech: RMurray (Cantwell); ACampoa (Cantwell)


]]> A job well done tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/murray//83.147330 2009-10-24T06:30:32Z 2009-10-24T07:00:53Z An impressive weekend for a quartet of local high school football programs: Pioneer's 28-23 win over La Serna Thursday night set the tone. The Lancers may have contributed a bit to their downfall, but clearly, the Titans won it.... Roger Murray An impressive weekend for a quartet of local high school football
programs:

Pioneer's 28-23 win over La Serna Thursday night set the tone. The
Lancers may have contributed a bit to their downfall, but clearly, the
Titans won it. Outstanding defensive effort and another sterling performance
by QB Steven Del Villar.

California's 35-17 win over El Rancho Friday night was a exhibition of
one good, well-coached team beating another good, well-coached team.
Perserverence proved to be the difference.

La Mirada's 42-12 rout of Mayfair is elevated by the quality of the
Monsoons' heavy-handed preseason schedule. The Matadores didn't just win it, they did it with a purpose.

Santa Fe's 16-7 victory over stubborn Whittier is not flashy enough
to satisfy some of the Chiefs' critics, but the impact of quarterback Alex Flores'
absence was obvious. Hats off to the winners for finding a way to do it.

]]> Titans stun La Serna, 34-17 tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/murray//83.147208 2009-10-23T05:02:58Z 2009-10-23T05:27:56Z Last Friday night, La Serna sent a message to the Del Rio League with a stunning 28-23 victory over Santa Fe. Thursday night, Pioneer sent another message to the league, and this time La Serna was the victim as the... Roger Murray Last Friday night, La Serna sent a message to the Del Rio League with a
stunning 28-23 victory over Santa Fe.

Thursday night, Pioneer sent another message to the league, and this
time La Serna was the victim as the upstart Titans upset the the Lancers, 34-17.

Pioneer quarterback Steven Del Villar sparkled with 285 yards and a
touchdown on 24 for 37 passing. The Titans (3-4, 1-1) ran just enough (16-92-1TD) to keep the
Lancers honest, and the defense rose to the occasion, returning two
fumbles for touchdowns, and, after leading, 27-17 at halftime, holding
the Lancers to 31 yards on 12 carries in the second half.

La Serna (2-5, 1-1) finished with 129 yards rushing, Oscar Medina (7-36) and Richard Alvarez (11-56) sharing the load. The Lancers' scoring came from Craig Jones 4-yard run on La Serna's first possession, Teren Guerra's 37-yard field goal and quarterback Andrew Buenrostro's 1-yard sneak that gained a 17-17 tie late in the second quarter. Guerra also had two extra points kicks.

Pioneer's scoring: Tony Bolanos' 71-yard pass play from Del Villar (7-7), Gabriel Salazar's 28-yard field goal (10-7), Joseph Lara's 21-yard fumble return (17-7), Eddie Aguirre's 6-yard run (24-17), Salazar's 19-yard field goal 927-17) and Ruben Robles' 51-yard fumble return. In additiion to his field goals, Salazar kicked all four extra points.

La Serna quarterback Andrew Buenrostro finished the game 0 for 8
passing, with two interceptions.

]]> Week 7 picks: tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/murray//83.147150 2009-10-22T21:21:47Z 2009-10-22T21:39:50Z Week 6 results: RMurray 6-3; ACampa 8-1 Season to date: RMurray 47-19-1; ACampa 45-21-1 Thursday's game: Pioneer vs. La Serna: RMurray (La Serna); ACampa (La Serna) Friday's games: El Rancho vs. California: RMurray (California); ACampa (California) Whittier vs. Santa... Roger Murray
Week 6 results: RMurray 6-3; ACampa 8-1
Season to date: RMurray 47-19-1; ACampa 45-21-1

Thursday's game:
Pioneer vs. La Serna: RMurray (La Serna); ACampa (La Serna)

Friday's games:
El Rancho vs. California: RMurray (California); ACampa (California)
Whittier vs. Santa Fe: RMurray (Santa Fe); ACampa (Whittier)
Mary Star vs. Cantwell: RMurray (Cantwell); ACampa (Cantwell)
Sonora vs. La Habra: RMurray (La Habra); ACampa (La Habra)
La Mirada vs. Mayfair: RMurray (La Mirada); ACampa (Mayfair)
Alhambra vs. Montebello: RMurray (Alhambra); ACampa (Montebello)
Schurr vs. Mark Keppel: RMurray (Schurr); ACampa (Schurr)
St. Paul vs. Crespi: RMurray (Crespi); ACampa (Crespi)
Cerritos Valley Christian vs. Whittier Christian: RMurray (WhChristian); ACampa (WhChristian)


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]]> Week 6 picks: tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/murray//83.146476 2009-10-15T22:56:47Z 2009-10-15T23:08:24Z Last Week's results: RMurray 6-4; ACampa 5-5 Records to date: RMurray 41-16-1; ACampa 37-20-1 Thursday's games: No games scheduled Friday's games: California vs. Whittier: RMurray (California); ACampa (California) Pioneer vs. El Rancho: RMurray (Pioneer); ACampa (El Rancho) Buena Park vs.... Roger Murray Last Week's results: RMurray 6-4; ACampa 5-5
Records to date: RMurray 41-16-1; ACampa 37-20-1

Thursday's games:
No games scheduled

Friday's games:
California vs. Whittier: RMurray (California); ACampa (California)
Pioneer vs. El Rancho: RMurray (Pioneer); ACampa (El Rancho)
Buena Park vs. La Habra: RMurray (La Habra); ACampa (La Habra)
La Serna vs. Santa Fe: RMurray (Santa Fe); ACampa (Santa Fe)
Montebello vs. Bell Gardens: RMurray (Bell Gardens); ACampa (Bell Gardens)
Alhambra vs. Schurr: RMurray (Schurr); ACampa (Schurr)
Bishop Amat vs. St. Paul: (RMurray (Bishop Amat); ACampa (Bishop Amat)
Whittier Christian vs. Paraclete: RMurray (Whittier Christian); ACampa (Paraclete)

Saturday's game:
Cantwell vs. Cathedral: RMurray (Cathedral); ACampa (Cathedral)

]]> Week 5 picks: tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/murray//83.145829 2009-10-09T05:21:49Z 2009-10-09T05:29:24Z I know, I know, a little late in posting, but selections were made early this afternoon: Week 4 results: RMurray 5-4 1; ACampa 7-2-1 Records to date: RMurray 35-12-1; ACampa 32-15-1 Thursday's games: Callfornia at Villa Park: RMurray (California); ACampa... Roger Murray I know, I know, a little late in posting, but selections were made early this afternoon:

Week 4 results: RMurray 5-4 1; ACampa 7-2-1
Records to date: RMurray 35-12-1; ACampa 32-15-1

Thursday's games:
Callfornia at Villa Park: RMurray (California); ACampa (Villa Park)
El Rancho at St. Francis: RMurray (St. Francis); ACampa (St. Francis)
Schurr at Whittier: RMurray (Whittier); ACampa (Schurr)

Friday's games:
Cantwell at Villanova Prep: RMurray (Villanova Prep); ACampa (Villanova Prep)
San Clemente at La Habra: RMurray (La Habra); ACampa (San Clemente)
Cerritos at La Mirada RMurray (La Mirada); ACampa (La Mirada)
Los Altos at La Serna: RMurray (La Serna); ACampa (La Serna)
Don Bosco Tech at Pioneer: RMurray (Pioneer); ACampa (Pioneer)
Santa Fe at Downey (RMurray (Santa Fe); ACampa (Downey)
Whittier Christian at Kern Valley: RMurray (Whittier Christian); ACampa (Kern Valley)


]]> Santa Fe wins, La Habra loses tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/murray//83.145020 2009-10-02T05:33:58Z 2009-10-02T05:42:05Z Santa Fe put on an impressive display in defeating Bell Gardens, 42-0. It wasn't just the score, but how they did it. Bell Gardens was never really in the game. Santa Fe intercepted four passes. Offensively, QB Alex Flores ran... Roger Murray Santa Fe put on an impressive display in defeating Bell Gardens, 42-0. It wasn't just the score, but how they did it. Bell Gardens was never really in the game. Santa Fe intercepted four passes. Offensively, QB Alex Flores ran for three touchdowns and threw for two more, including an on-the-money pass between two defenders on which Cameron Oliver made a circus, diving catch in the end zone.

In dropping a 28-13 decision to Los Alamitos, La Habra made some uncharacteristic mistakes, had a punt blocked and recovered at the LH 1-yard line to set up one of the Griffin scores, and the receivers had a less-than-spectacular night, reportedly dropping at least four passes.

]]> Week 4 Picks: tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/murray//83.144902 2009-10-01T17:04:02Z 2009-10-01T17:24:10Z Last weeks results: RMurray 8-3; ACampa 7-4 Records to date: RMurray 30-8; ACampa 25-13 Thursday's games: La Habra vs. Los Alamitos: RMurray (La Habra); ACampa (Los Alamitos) Bell Gardens vs. Santa Fe: RMurray (Santa Fe); ACampa (Santa Fe) Friday's games:... Roger Murray Last weeks results: RMurray 8-3; ACampa 7-4
Records to date: RMurray 30-8; ACampa 25-13

Thursday's games:
La Habra vs. Los Alamitos: RMurray (La Habra); ACampa (Los Alamitos)
Bell Gardens vs. Santa Fe: RMurray (Santa Fe); ACampa (Santa Fe)

Friday's games:
California vs. Schurr: RMurray (California); ACampa (Schurr)
San Marino vs. Cantwell: RMurray (San Marino); ACampa (San Marino)
La Mirada vs. John Glenn: (RMurray (La Mirada); ACampa (La Mirada)
La Serna vs. Warren: RMurray (Warren); ACampa (Warren)
Nogales vs. Montebello: RMurray (Nogales); ACampa (Nogales)
Bolsa Grande vs. Pioneer: RMurray (Bolsa Grande); ACampa (Pioneer)
St. John Bosco vs. St. Paul: RMurray (St. John Bosco); ACampa (St. John Bosco)
Paramount vs. Whittier: RMurray (Paramount); ACampa (Paramount)

El Rancho and Whittier Christian have byes.

]]> La Serna picks up a win tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/murray//83.144037 2009-09-24T03:13:26Z 2009-09-24T03:18:44Z La Serna High school officials received a call from Downey officials early this week notifying the Lancers that Downey had used an ineligible player in its 17-13 win over the Lancers in the season opener. La Serna gets credit for... Roger Murray La Serna High school officials received a call from Downey officials early this week notifying the Lancers that Downey had used an ineligible player in its 17-13 win over the Lancers in the season opener. La Serna gets credit for a forfeit victory and improves to 1-1.

]]> Week 3 football: Read 'em and weep ... tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/murray//83.143828 2009-09-22T19:03:45Z 2009-09-22T19:14:37Z Last wee's results: RMurray 11-0; ACampa 9-2 Records to date: RMurray 22-5; ACampa 18-9; Thursday's game: Pioneer vs. Cypress, at Western HS: RMurray (Cypress); Campa (Cypress) Friday's games: San Clemente at Santa Fe: Murray (San Clemente); Campa (San Clemente) La... Roger Murray Last wee's results: RMurray 11-0; ACampa 9-2

Records to date: RMurray 22-5; ACampa 18-9;

Thursday's game:
Pioneer vs. Cypress, at Western HS: RMurray (Cypress); Campa (Cypress)

Friday's games:
San Clemente at Santa Fe: Murray (San Clemente); Campa (San Clemente)
La Habra at Downey: Murray (La Habra); Campa (La Habra)
Paraclete at St. Paul: Murray (St. Paul); Campa (St. Paul)
La Serna at La Mirada: Murray (La Mirada); Campa (La Mirada)
California vs. GG Pacifica, at Bolsa Grande HS: Murray (Pacifica); Campa (Pacifica)
Montebello at El Rancho: Murray (EL Rancho); Campa (El Rancho)
HH Wilson at Schurr: Murray (Schurr); Campa (Schurr)
Santa Clara at Cantwell: Murray (Cantwell); Campa (Cantwell)
St. Margaret's vs. Whittier Christian, at Whittier College: Murray (St. Margaret's); Campa (St. Margaret's)
Whittier at LA Roosevelt: Murray (Whittier); Campa (LA Roosevelt)


]]> Absent score discovered; stats update .... tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/murray//83.143606 2009-09-20T05:22:10Z 2009-09-20T05:47:50Z The one scored that didn't make the scoreboard Friday night: Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary made it two in a row by defeating visiting Salesian, 16-14. The adjusted numbers for Jesse Callier, Warren's fine runningback who finessed his way around,... Roger Murray The one scored that didn't make the scoreboard Friday night:

Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary made it two in a row by defeating visiting Salesian, 16-14.

The adjusted numbers for Jesse Callier, Warren's fine runningback who finessed his way around, though and over Whittier Friday night: 38 carries, 424 yards, six touchdowns.

He IS the real deal!

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