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Prep Football Top 10: Week 10

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:24:22 -0800

1. Rancho Cucamonga (8-1)
Previous: 3. Last week: def. Upland, 34-31. Next: Thurs. vs. No. 4 Etiwanda (6-3).
2. Colony (8-1)
Previous: 2. Last week: def. Don Lugo 42-10. Next: Thursday at Montclair (3-6).
3. Chino Hills (7-2)
Previous: 5. Last week: def. Ayala 14-7. Next: Friday vs. Diamond Bar (1-8).
4. Etiwanda (6-3)
Previous: 1. Last week: lost to Los Osos 58-35. Next: Thurs. at No. 1 R. Cucamga (9-1)
5. Upland (7-2)
Previous: 4. Last week: lost to R. Cucamonga, 34-31. Next: Fri. at Claremont (5-4).
6. Los Osos (5-4)
Previous: 9. Last week: def. Etiwanda, 58-35. Next: Fri. vs. Alta Loma (0-9).
7. Kaiser (6-3)
Previous: 6. Last week: def. Bloomington, 41-0. Next: Fri. at Jurupa Valley (0-9).
8. San Dimas (8-1)
Previous: 7. Last week: def. Northview, 49-24. Next: Fri. at Baldwin Park (8-1).
9. Damien (4-5)
Previous: NR. Last week: def. Diamond Bar, 52-3. Next: Thurs. vs. Chino (0-9).
10. Ayala (6-3)
Previous: 8. Last week: lost to Chino Hills, 14-7. Next: Thurs. at Glendora (6-3).
Dropped out: No. 10 Miller (4-5).

Friday night football scores: Week 9

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:24:19 -0800

Friday, November 6
BASELINE LEAGUE
Claremont 45, Alta Loma 21
Los Osos 58, Etiwanda 35
Rancho Cucamonga 34, Upland 31
CHRISTIAN LEAGUE
Aquinas 37, Western Christian 7
Ontario Christian 49, ACA 10
CITRUS BELT LEAGUE
Carter 53, Fontana 27
Yucaipa 50, Eisenhower 41
Redlands 31, Rialto 14
Redlands East Valley 28, Miller 20
DERERT SKY LEAGUE
Silverado 25, Granite Hills 14
Serrano 29, Burroughs 12 (nonleague)
Victor Valley 29, Barstow 28
MIRAMONTE LEAGUE
Bonita 47, HH Wilson 3
MOJAVE RIVER LEAGUE
Serrano 29, Ridgecrest Burroughs 12 (nonleague)
Rim of the World 34, Hesperia 0
Apple Vally 49, Sultana 6
MT. BALDY LEAGUE
Chaffey 22, Garey 7
Colony 42, Don Lugo 10
Montclair 40, Ontario 15
SAN ANDREAS LEAGUE
Cajon 50, Pacific 0
Arroyo Valley 47, San Bernardino 15
Colton 42, San Gorgonio 19
SIERRA LEAGUE
Chino Hills 14, Ayala 7
Glendora 28, Chino 10
Damien 52, Diamond Bar 3
SUNKIST LEAGUE
Kaiser 41, Bloomington 0
Norte Vista 44, Summit 29
Patriot 52, Jurupa Valley 7
VALLE VISTA LEAGUE
Covina 7, Pomona 2

Thursday, November 5
VALLE VISTA LEAGUE
Baldwin Park 49, Ganesha 14

Prep football predictions: Week 9

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:24:27 -0800

Friday, November 6
BASELINE LEAGUE
Claremont 34, Alta Loma 20
Etiwanda 23, Los Osos 21
Rancho Cucamonga 24, Upland 17
CHRISTIAN LEAGUE
Aquinas 42, Western Christian 17
Ontario Christian 31, Arrowhwad Christian Academy 14
CITRUS BELT LEAGUE
Carter 28, Fontana 21
Redlands 41, Rialto 12
Redlands East Valley 33, Miller 21
Yucaipa 36, Eisenhower 17
MIRAMONTE LEAGUE
Bonita 32, Hacienda Heights Wilson 14
MT. BALDY LEAGUE
Chaffey 27, Garey 13
Colony 35, Don Lugo 7
Montclair 36, Ontario 12
PREP LEAGUE
Chadwick Palos Verdes 24, Webb 10
SIERRA LEAGUE
Chino Hills 21, Ayala 17
Damien 32, Diamond Bar 10
Glendora 34, Chino 6
SUNKIST LEAGUE
Kaiser 38, Bloomington 7
Summit 27, Riverside Norte Vista 21
Riverside Patriot 42, Jurupa Valley 6
VALLE VISTA LEAGUE
Pomona 23, Covina 20
San Dimas 32, Covina Northview 0

Saturday, November 7
MIRAMONTE LEAGUE
Diamond Ranch 24, Hacienda Heights Los Altos 14

Prep football game of the week: Chino Hills at Ayala

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:24:57 -0800

Though the standings rarely matter in this crosstown rivalry, a four-way tie for first place in the Sierra League only adds to the implications of tonight's meeting between defending Sierra League champions Chino Hills (6-2, 2-1), the No. 7 team in the CIF-SS Central Division, and No. 10 Ayala (6-2, 2-1).

TOP TO BOTTOM
Though they both suffered their first league losses last week, both the Bulldogs and the Huskies remain firmly in contention for the league title. The flip side of a league race with four teams tied for first place means the loser of this game is in danger of missing the playoffs, given that Damien and Glendora also have 2-1 league records.

Los Osos DE forgoes final trip, commits to Oregon

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:24:47 -0800

Tony Washington chose Oregon of his 12 scholarship offers, issuing a verbal commitment to the Ducks on Sunday, according to Los Osos head coach Tom Martinez. The 6-5, 225-pound defendive end was scheduled to visit Oregon State Nov. 14, but decided to go ahead and narrow his top four - Oregon, Arizona, UTEP and Oregon State - to one.

The 49th-ranked weakside defensive end in the country, according to rivals.com, has 4.5 sacks and 51 tackles, eight for loss, this season. His other scholarship offers included Arizona State, Hawaii, Nevada, Colorado State, San Diego State, New Mexico State and Idaho.

Washington, who runs a 4.7-second 40 and has a 40-inch vertical, gained about 25 pounds in the offseason but it is apparent he has a frame that can hold considerable more weight. He is 225 pounds but still looks like a skinny kid.

Here is a story I wrote last week about Washington, who is coping with the sudden death of his father eight days before this season began.

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It's a four-way race for three spots in the Sierra League

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:24:19 -0800

Maybe three champions weren't enough last year.

There are four teams tied atop the Sierra League, but that hardly tells the story.

The Damien football team, which just two weeks ago had a single win to its credit appears poised to win at the very least a share of the league championship. Two of the league's three defending champions, Chino Hills and Ayala, could have set up a showdown this week for sole possession of first place had each produced a victory on Friday. They both lost.

Now Glendora, Damien, Ayala and Chino Hills are tied for first place with a league record of 2-1.

"I think this is about how I thought it would be," Ayala coach Tom Inglima said. "I'm just glad we're still in it."

CIF-SS Central Division poll: Colton ascends to No. 1

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:24:49 -0800

1. Colton (7-1) Last week: 2
2. Rancho Cucamonga (7-1) Last week: 3
3. Colony (7-1) Last week: 4
4. Etiwanda (6-2) Last week: 7
5. Upland (7-1) Last week: 1
6. Wildomar Elsinore (6-2) Last week: 8
7. Chino Hills (6-2) Last week: 5
8. Arroyo Valley (6-2) Last week: 10
9. Glendora (5-3) Last week: NR
10. Ayala (6-2) Last week: 6
Dropped out: No. 9 Cajon (5-3)
Others receiving votes: Don Lugo (5-3), Cajon (5-3), Los Osos (4-4).

Other CIF-SS polls listed below...

Prep Football Top 10: Week 9

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:24:04 -0800

1. Etiwanda (6-2)
Previous: 6. Last week: Def. Upland 18-16. Next: Friday at No. 9 Los Osos (4-4).
2. Colony (7-1)
Previous: 3. Last week: Def. Chaffey 35-13. Next: Friday at Don Lugo (5-3)
3. Rancho Cucamonga (7-1)
Previous: 5. Last week: Def. Alta Loma 34-14. Next: Friday at No. 4 Upland (7-1).
4. Upland (7-1)
Previous: 1. Last week: lost to Etiwanda 18-16. Next: vs. No. 3 R. Cucamonga (7-1).
5. Chino Hills (6-2)
Previous: 5. Last week: lost to Glendora 24-23. Next: Friday at No. 8 Ayala (6-2).
6. Kaiser (5-3)
Previous: 6. Last week: Def. Summit 13-7. Next: Friday vs. Bloomington (3-5).
7. San Dimas (7-1)
Previous: 8. Last week: Def. Pomona 28-0. Next: Friday vs. Covina Northview (1-7).
8. Ayala (6-2)
Previous: 2. Last week: lost to Damien 17-7. Next: Friday vs. No. 5 Chino Hills (6-2).
9. Los Osos (4-4)
Previous: NR. Last week: Def. Claremont 54-21. Next: Friday vs. No. 1 Etiwanda (6-2).
10. Miller (4-4)
Previous: 9. Last week: lost to Redlands 28-27. Next: Friday at Redlands E. Valley (8-0).
Dropped out: No. 10 Summit.
Just missed the cut: Damien (3-5), Chaffey (4-4), Summit (4-4).

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Friday night football scores: Week 8

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:24:47 -0800

Friday, October 30
BASELINE LEAGUE
Etiwanda 18, Upland 16
Los Osos 54, Claremont 21
Rancho Cucamonga 34, Alta Loma 14
CHRISTIAN LEAGUE
Aquinas 63, Arrowhead Christian Academy 3
Ontario Christian 55, Perris California Military Institute 0
CITRUS BELT LEAGUE
Eisenhower 32, Rialto 20
Redlands 28, Miller 27
Redlands East Valley 41, Carter 14
Yucaipa 27, Fontana 6
MIRAMONTE LEAGUE
Diamond Ranch 36, Bonita 29
Charter Oak 42, Hacienda Heights Wilson 0
South Hills 29, Los Altos 7 (nonleague)
MT. BALDY LEAGUE
Colony 35, Chaffey 13
Don Lugo 34, Montclair 6
MOJAVE RIVER LEAGUE
Rim of the World 31, Apple Valley 0
Barstow 36, Sultana 3 (nonleague)
Serrano 42, Hesperia 6
PREP LEAGUE
Flintridge 24, Webb 21
SAN ANDREAS LEAGUE
Arroyo Valley 27, San Gorgonio 21
San Bernardino 44, Pacific 14
SIERRA LEAGUE
Damien 17, Ayala 7
Glendora 24, Chino Hills 23
SUNKIST LEAGUE
Riverside Norte Vista 24, Riverside Patriot 0
VALLE VISTA LEAGUE
Covina 47, Ganesha 0
San Dimas 28, Pomona 0

Thursday, October 29
MT. BALDY LEAGUE
Garey 56, Ontario 21
SAN ANDREAS LEAGUE
Colton 38, Cajon 9
SIERRA LEAGUE
Diamond Bar 34, Chino 17
SUNKIST LEAGUE
Bloomington 28, Jurupa Valley 7
Kaiser 13, Summit 7
VALLE VISTA LEAGUE
Baldwin Park 33, Covina Northview 6

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Prep football predictions: Week 8

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:24:13 -0800

Thursday, October 29
SIERRA LEAGUE
Diamond Bar 32, Chino 21
SUNKIST LEAGUE
Kaiser 24, Summit 21

Friday, October 30
BASELINE LEAGUE
Los Osos 22, Claremont 21
Rancho Cucamonga 46, Alta Loma 10
Etiwanda 26, Upland 24
CHRISTIAN LEAGUE
Aquinas 27, Arrowhead Christian Academy 10
Ontario Christian 37, Perris California Military Institute 6
CITRUS BELT LEAGUE
Redlands East Valley 47, Carter 24
Redlands 24, Miller 13
Rialto 32, Eisenhower 17
Yucaipa 28, Fontana 17
MIRAMONTE LEAGUE
Diamond Ranch 24, Bonita 21
MT. BALDY LEAGUE
Colony 28, Chaffey 17
Don Lugo 26, Montclair 21
Garey 33, Ontario 7
PREP LEAGUE
Flintridge 17, Webb 10
SIERRA LEAGUE
Ayala 31, Damien 29
Chino Hills 22, Glendora 17
SUNKIST LEAGUE
Bloomington 31, Jurupa Valley 6
VALLE VISTA LEAGUE
Covina 34, Ganesha 10
San Dimas 31, Pomona 12

Prep football game of the week: Etiwanda vs. Upland

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:24:06 -0800

There are only two remaining teams undefeated in the Baseline League and they'll both be on the same field Friday night when the top-ranked squad in the CIF-SS Central Division, Upland (7-0, 2-0) hosts No. 7 Etiwanda (5-2, 2-0).

CHAMPIONSHIP IMPLICATIONS
"This game," Etiwanda coach Steve Bryce said, "is a lot bigger than it looked last week."

When defending CIF and Baseline League champion Rancho Cucamonga went down a week ago, Etiwanda-Upland became a battle for the inside track to win a league title.

"Whoever wins this game controls their own destiny," Upland coach Tim Salter said. "Whoever loses is going to need some help. So, in terms of winning a league championship, you want to come out of this one a winner."

Prep football players of the week: WR Sykes, RB Austin

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:24:50 -0800

Bonita senior wide receiver Codey Sykes caught seven passes for 170 yards, including the 18-yard game winner with 27 seconds left in the Bearcats' 26-20 victory over Los Altos on Friday.

Colony running back Jamil Austin gashed the Garey defense for 268 yards and six touchdowns on just 12 carries in Colony's 55-7 win on Friday.

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Another year, another streak ends at Ganesha HS

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:24:08 -0800

A season after snapping a state-record 49-game losing streak on the field (the Giants won twice via forfeit during a stretch that began in 2002) the Ganesha High School football team ended a 35-game Valle Vista League losing streak on Friday with a 16-10 victory over none other than defending league champion Covina Northview.

After not only breaking a streak that was cutting into its seventh year last season, but winning TWO games in 2008, even considering Friday's victory it would appear Ganesha is taking a step backward this season.

That's not the case.

CIF-SS Central Division poll: Rancho drops to 3rd

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:24:43 -0800

1. Upland (7-0) Last week: 2
2. Colton (6-1) Last week: 3
3. Rancho Cucamonga (6-1) Last week: 1
4. Colony (6-1) Last week: 4
5. Chino Hills (6-1) Last week: 5
6. Ayala (6-1) Last week: 7
7. Etiwanda (5-2) Last week: 8
8. Wildomar Elsinore (5-2) Last week: 6
9. Cajon (5-2) Last week: 9
10. Arroyo Valley (5-2) Last week: NR
Dropped out: No. 10 Glendora (4-3).
Others receiving votes: West Valley (4-3), Chaffey (4-3), Los Osos (3-4).

Los Osos going by the book with jersey selection

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:24:34 -0800

Much is being made of the Los Osos High School football team wearing its home jerseys in a potentially season-making 31-28 win over defending CIF champ Rancho Cucamonga on Friday. The game was played at Los Osos, which serves as the home field for both teams but Rancho Cucamonga happened to be the home team on Friday.

Los Osos coach Tom Martinez didn't say the move was done an effort to get under the champs' skin, but he didn't have to.

During the week leading up to the game Martinez consulted the blue book, which stated the visiting team was required to wear "light" jerseys, not "white." Los Osos' powder blue home uniforms were close enough, in his estimation.

"I thought it would help us be a little more intense," Martinez said.

I personally don't see anything wrong with a little gamesmanship; I think the high school level doesn't have enough of it. Rancho Cucamonga and Los Osos, which are a mile apart, don't like each other from the coaching staffs on down to the freshmen. Things like this are innocent enough but help fuel a rivalry that has quickly grown into one of the area's best, impressive considering Los Osos has only been in existence for seven years.

As for the football implications, saying this win saved Los Osos' season may not be an understatement.