Friday Frenzy: Big games with so much on the line
From soccer to basketball, final playoff spots are up for grabs and tonight we have a list of where to find those games. We start with boys soccer, where No. 1 St. Francis puts its three-game winning streak on the line when it visits Mission League rival Loyola today at 3:15 p.m. I will be there to cover the action. St. Francis scored 13 goals in its last three games and allowed only two. The Golden Knights currently are in third place behind second-place Loyola and first-place Harvard-Westlake. The host Cubs are hoping to avenge their 1-0 loss to St. Francis earlier in the season. St. Francis got off to a slow start but may have gotten some wind after beating Loyola. The Knights are 4-1-1 in their last six games. Joel Ingram has two goals and four assists the last two games to lead St. Francis, and Max Cadena has had a strong showing defensively. What people have to remember is St. Francis is a young team. The Knights start a couple sophomores and for the first time in 10 years, St. Francis starts two freshman on varsity. "We don't have any room for errors," St. Francis coach Glen Appels said. "But it's a real testament to these guys and see how they've pushed through and really turned it around. We really grew up during the season." St. Francis visits Crespi on Monday to close out the season.
In boys basketball, Keppel (19-4, 6-1) visits Almont League rival Montebello (24-1, 7-0) and hopes to take a share of the league crown. The Aztecs are seeking to avenge a 60-59 loss earlier in the season. In the Rio Hondo League, La Canada (18-5, 6-1) visits Monrovia (9-10, 5-2) in what potentially can be another tight game for the Wildcats. Monrovia twice in two weeks was part of a frantic game that almost saw the Wildcats losing in the final seconds. In the Pacific League, Muir (9-13, 4-7) is hoping to take down Arcadia (13-11, 6-5) for the league's fourth and final playoff spot. Muir has not made the playoffs in four years. The Mustangs are coming off a 57-52 win over Glendale. Adream Hayes had 12 points and 16 rebounds to help lead the way. Sophomore guard Justin Knowles lead Muir in scoring with 15 points while Deshawn Hayes had 11 points and 10 rebounds. "It is an exciting time for Mustang basketball and our kids are sky high right now," Muir coach Gamal Smalley said. "We are looking forward to a great game against a strong Arcadia team on Friday night."
If you're out at a game tonight, post the score here and gives us your insights. I'd love to hear what you think of the landscape as we get set to close out the league season.
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Anon at 6:02,
I respectfully disagree. I would like LC's chances against Pasadena Poly and Flintridge Prep. I think Blair, Monrovia, and Temple City would have something to say, too.
I think both Prep and Poly would win the rio hondo this year.
Stang!,
Arcadia dominated Muir in hoops on friday and the other time they played at Muir.
I'm sorry but two of Prep's best players were playin with bad injuries. They didnt even score in the game. Yes Poly won, but anyone who was there could see these two injuries severly hindered Preps chances
Did muir win?
Anyone notice Poly beat Prep 56 to 35 Wednesday night.
Congratulations to Coaches Hofman and Hill and both LC basketball teams for winning at Monrovia.
The gauntlet continues with Blair and Temple City.
The defending D7 CIF Champion Alverno Jaguars earned their 10 consecutive Horizon League Title with their 5-1 victory today at San Gabriel Mission HS. Mission finishes in 2nd place in league and goes into CIF play offs with their 5-2-1 league record, Alverno is 7-0 in league with their 60th consecutive league win, 3rd best all time for Girls in CIF.
Alverno plays Maranatha Tuesday, Feb. 9, 5:00PM @ Maranatha in a non league match.
Go Jaguars!
Steve Lesse
Alverno Soccer
It's been an interesting and exciting season in the rio hondo league this year.