Turns out I was a couple weeks early on the proclamation I’d pick at least 80 percent.
Week 8: 12-2
Overall: 58-28-1
No. 1 Miller (8-0) at REV (8-0)
Miller’s eight-game run will come to an end at the hands of big bad Redlands East Valley, who has compiled its undefeated record against a much more difficult schedule.
REV 37, Miller 24
No. 2 Norco (7-1) vs. Rancho Verde (5-3)
Norco will get caught looking ahead to its the Mountain View League “title game” against Corona Centennial.
Rancho Verde 21, Norco 19
No. 3 Diamond Ranch (1-7) at Nogales (2-6)
This is a trap game for a Diamond Ranch team already distracted by having to forfeit its 5 wins last week… but the Panthers will win anyway.
Diamond Ranch 24, Nogales 7
No. 4 Colony (6-2) vs. Ontario (4-4)
Colony beat Chaffey by 21 and Chaffey beat Ontario by 29. So, that means Colony will win this one by 50, right?
Colony 50, Ontario 0
No. 5 Los Osos (6-2) vs. Rancho Cucamonga (3-5)
Young Rancho just isn’t ready to compete with a veteran, talented Los Osos squad.
Los Osos 30, Rancho Cucamonga 10
No. 6 Etiwanda (5-3) at Claremont (0-8)
Claremont made its push once league play began three weeks ago, dropping an average of 31 points a game on foes. Unfortunately its push is over after not having translated into any wins.
Etiwanda 36, Claremont 17
No. 7 Chaffey (7-1) vs. Don Lugo (5-3)
I keep waiting for Don Lugo’s season-defining win. With two weeks left, I’m through waiting.
Chaffey 28, Don Lugo 14
No 8. Ayala (6-2) at Glendora (6-2)
This is the game of the week: Winless last season, Ayala is playing for the Sierra League title. The Bulldogs have come to far for me to pick against them now.
Ayala 21, Glendora 20
No. 9 Upland (5-3) vs. Alta Loma (4-4)
Both of these teams lost monster Baseline League games by three points last week. I’m willing to guarantee both of them won’t lose by three this week.
Upland 28, Alta Loma 14
No. 10 San Dimas (7-1) at Ganesha (0-8)
Nico Barbone might rush for 200 touchdowns, er, yards in the first half of this one.
San Dimas 41, Ganesha 0
Bonita (5-3) at Charter Oak (6-1-1)
Charter Oak will hand Bonita its first Miramonte League loss.
Charter Oak 32, Bonita 24
Chino (3-5) at Damien (3-4-1)
Damien will stay alive for the final playoff spot in the Sierra League.
Damien 31, Chino 21
Chino Hills (5-2-1) at Diamond Bar (2-6)
Chino Hills will end its two-game Sierra League losing streak.
Chino Hills 27, Diamond Bar 14
Yucaipa (5-3) at Eisenhower (5-3)
Yucaipa will continue to stay on course for the playoffs.
Yucaipa 28, Eisenhower 17
Redlands (2-6) at Rialto (1-7)
Redlands will cling to hope for the final CBL playoff spot.
Redlands 17, Rialto 7
Fontana (1-7) at Carter (3-5)
Carter isn’t about to let Fontana derail its impressive run in the CBL.
Carter 30, Fontana 21
Patriot (2-6) at Kaiser (2-6)
Patriot will take advantage of a reeling Kaiser coming off a double-OT loss that would have all but sewn up the Sunkist League.
Patriot 20, Kaiser 17
Bloomington (4-4) at Summit (2-6)
Bloomington will surge to the front of the Sunkist League title race.
Bloomington 28, Summit 7
Arrowhead Christian (3-5) at Ontario Christian (6-2)
OCHS will roll to its sixth straight win.
Ontario Christian 41, Arrowhead Christian 7
