Week 5 picks

A little late on the draw, with games starting within the hour. Let’s get it on. Not a great week last week with a 15-6 record.

CITRUS BELT LEAGUE

Eisenhower at Redlands
The Terriers broke out last week for their first win. Of course, they did it against Fontana, who is rebuilding, but a win is a win. Ike slogged through last week to beat Carter in a 3-0 game that I was at and QB Anthony Lucero is questionable. The Eagles need Lucero to have a shot in this game and even then, I don’t think it will be enough.
Redlands 24, Eisenhower 10

Redlands East Valley at Fontana
Kurt Bruich played for his father, Dick Bruich, at Fohi during the glory dates. That connection to Bruich is the closest thing the Steelers will have to success today, as the Wildcats have too much firepower for Fohi. On a positive note, at least Fohi gets the Redlands schools out of the way.
Redlands East Valley 48, Fontana 0

Yucaipa at Miller
Scoff all you want, but Yucaipa gave Miller quite a tussle last year, holding an A.J. Springer-led Rebel offense to 14 points in a 14-7 Miller victory. The Rebels don’t have Springer, but their offense took a big step up last week against Rialto. That step is probably out of Yucaipa’s range at this point.
Miller 26, Yucaipa 7

Rialto at Carter
This game will basically eliminate the loser from playoff contention. I know that seems presumptious with five weeks to go after this, but both of these reeling teams with questionable firepower need a win bad. Neither offense has shown much, so I’ll go with the Carter defense here.
Carter 13, Rialto 7

NONLEAGUE

Kaiser at Colton
With 503 combined wins between Dick Bruich and Harold Strauss, the coaching matchup in this game is impressive, hence, why I’m going to it. Colton will be playing its home opener (I didn’t mistype that) and I expect an inspired performance. Kaiser will be stingy, but Colton gets just a few more plays.
Colton 17, Kaiser 12

Hesperia at Ridgecrest Burroughs
Another tough test looms for the Scorpions, who were thankful to survive by one point last week against Barstow. While Barstow pummeled the Hesperia front seven in the double-wing, Burroughs likes to take to the air. It’ll hit a couple, but I’m taking the Scorpions to stay undefeated.
Hesperia 27, Burroughs 23

Twentynine Palms at Aquinas
The Falcons have been an offensive juggernaut, averaging 468 yards per game, including going over the 500-yard barrier the last two weeks. 29 Palms has its share of weapons as well in Jared Demoss and Montreal Harris, but if it tries to fight fire with fire, it’ll get burned. Lame cliche aside, I’ll take the Falcons.
Aquinas 38, Twentynine Palms 27

Chino Hills at Silverado
At this point, you have to start feeling sorry for Silverado coach Carl Posey. The non-league schedule that the Hawks put together was absolutely brutal, hence the 0-5 start. And Chino Hills, which seems to be rolling under new coach Derek Bub and new QB Ryan Verdugo, won’t be any sort of break.
Chino Hills 28, Silverado 16

Summit at Sultana
Summit still hasn’t given up a point this season. Sultana has had a hard time scoring any points, and defending teams from scoring points, as they’ve been outscored by an average of 31.2 points per game. I don’t think Summit will win by that much and they may give up a point, but the SkyHawks continue to roll.
Summit 24, Sultana 6

Apple Valley at San Gorgonio
After destroying San Bernardino up at Newton T. Bass Stadium, the Sun Devils try for the San Berdoo sweep this week against the Spartans. Even though San G is 1-3, its hard to fault their losses against Hesperia, REV and Chino Hills. I was wrong on San G last week, but I’m stubborn.
San Gorgonio 21, Apple Valley 20

Other games of note:
Los Osos 30, Valencia West Ranch 16
Rancho Cucamonga 36, Temecula Valley 14
Charter Oak 27, Etiwanda 23
Arrowhead Christian 32, Xavier Prep 9
Big Bear 34, Rosamond 14
Rim of the World 30, Granite Hills 17
Victor Valley 21, Patriot 18
Paloma Valley 24, Bloomington 15

Overall record: 86-21-3.

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