HS FOOT: Friday Night Rewind

1. Oaks Christian (10-0) - Lions have scored 56 or more in four of last five games

2. Valencia (10-0) - Finished regular-season undefeated for first time ever

3. Westlake (10-0) - There isn't a more lethal combo than QB Nick Isham and WR Nelson Spruce

4. Moorpark (9-1) - Did not rise to occasion is decisive loss to Westlake for Marmonte title

5. Notre Dame (8-2) - Must rebound from disappointing loss at Bishop Amat that cost Knights the league title

6. Alemany (7-3) - Will tough schedule pay off in Western Division playoffs?

7. Arleta (9-1) - What a shock if Arleta does not repeat as City Div. II champion

8. Taft (6-4) - When Toreadors really needed a win over Cleveland, they got it

9. St. Francis (8-2) - Seeking first playoff victory in four seasons

10. Newbury Park (8-2) - Losses have been to opponents with combined record of 19-1

OTHERS: El Camino Real (9-1), Palmdale (8-2), Camarillo (9-1), Crespi (5-5), Hart (7-3), Burbank (8-2).

HE SAID

"The playoffs are here, so losing is no longer an option."

-- El Camino Real running back Ra'Shon Harper

UNSUNG HERO

Michael Tack, DB, Westlake - Tack intercepted two passes, returning one 17 yards for a TD, as the Warriors held Moorpark to 53 yards passing (238 overall) in a 38-14 victory to clinch the Marmonte League championship."

TOP PERFORMANCES

Steven Manfro, RB, Valencia - In a 49-10 victory over West Ranch that clinched an undefeated regular season, Manfro carried 12 times for 183 yards and four scores, giving him 30 TDs.

Kyle Gauthier, RB, Royal - Gauthier rushed for 224 yards and three TDs in 36 carries in a 28-7 victory at Marmonte League rival Simi Valley before a crowd of 5,000.

Vernon Adams, QB, Alemany - Adams completed 15 of 19 for 312 yards and three TDs in a 44-14 victory at St. Paul, as Alemany earned the outright Mission League championship for the second consecutive season.

BIG GAMES
All games Thursday, 7 p.m.

BIRMINGHAM (3-7) at CRENSHAW (10-0) - After losing its first seven games, Birmingham must feel like it's on borrowed time, so the Patriots should approach this Div. I opener against state-power Crenshaw like they have nothing to lose. For Birmingham to have any chance, it must find a way to control Crenshaw's speed, as RB DeAnthony Thomas is one of the fastest backs in California.

GARFIELD (5-5) at TAFT (6-4) - Taft, featuring top RBs D.J. Morgan and Lucky Radley and DLs Antwaun Woods and Brent Williams, should be a strong favorite. Nevertheless, the Toreadors, seeded fourth in Div. I, are not taking anything for granted after a shocking loss to Birmingham two weeks ago.

RESEDA (5-5) at ARLETA (9-1) - Arleta, led by QB Bryan Choto and RB Antonio Bray, is the No. 2 seed in Div. II, and the high-scoring Mustangs look to repeat as division champions against the visiting Regents, who have yet to defeat a .500 opponent.

-- Gerry Gittelson