The race for player of the year is on ...

Your age and IQ are exposed in your comments. Any person that degrades a player instead of a team is much more a fool than the rest of us that waste our time on blogs. Cooper put up the same numbers against WC and Rowland as the rest of their opponents. As for Rhodes; SGV 4 30 is right on. You can't run if you don't have a line. He's lost some speed this year because he's gotten so damn big.
Go Stangs!

To When Walnut beats South Hills

I'm using your logic to officially nominate Diamond Bar' Quarterback for POY. He has been near the top of the the area in passing yards for the whole season. They are 1-7 Now does that make any sense at all? Is he their MVP? Well of course, they would really struggle to score without him. Cooperfield while I will agree with you about the outcome of the Walnut/South Hills game this Friday (It will be a beat down), I can't agree with you about Rhodes. I think his season was all in the way Walnut used him. They basically turned him into a big receiver. But I look at that this way. With their line issues he would have gotten the crap beat out of him this season, especially in league play. So was it him or was he just product of how he was used? We really can't say. Those are coaching strategies. But let me ask you this question. Would Walnut have won anymore games by using him as a battering ram between the tackles? My opinion is no. What do you think?

SGV430 Ouuut!

Laughing at the Cooper from Walnut for POY. Come on what are you smoking in the hills of Walnut or did the pesticides they sprayed there many years ago catch up with you. What has Cooper done and against who?...teams with losing records does not set the bar high. Crushed by Rowland without Ball, and WC tore that a-- up. So. Hills is going to beat you down even worse. Answer this: If Cooper played for So Hills, Rowland or WC would he start at QB? the answer is, NO!. If Cooper played at Amat he would never even see the field. Good stats but against cream puff teams. If anyone from Walnut that had a chance it was Rhodes but he himself turned in a lousy senior year. What a good solid coach could have done for Rhodes to get the best out of him. No one taught him how to run or be agressive. Leonard sucummed to being a soft player just like the rest of tis Walnut team that will not make the playoffs again. Next years team? what a joke.

Fred,

You're going to have give Cooper at Walnut some consideration after they beat South Hills this coming Friday. He's got more yards and more touchdowns than most qb's in the valley, plus he's doing it on the run.

Let's face it, the Tribune is gonna pick a player from their favorite (always written in detail) team that gives them a hard on every week...
Bishop Amat. Big whoop and/or surprise. So congrats to the Lancer who wins POY.

Chavez your looking real good and you play some great DEFENSE! WOW! After watching you play on Friday, you can say you have my vote for MVP!

GREAT JOB AZTEC!

Hey WOW,
Man you sound like a lil Whiney Byotch! What happen someone take a dump in your Cheerios?
Oh I know, your one of those dads who's son is a no talent, standing on the sidelines, wishing he can go in, wannabe football player? Poor poor little Jr. must have got his feelings hurt and cryed to daddy that Coach V yelled at him. Your Pathetic !!

Hey Fred why don't you ever give credit to the Huskies Defense....I never hear you say anything about the defense just the offense..if you look real close defense is what gets the ball back for the offense. Take a better look at #34 Barrera #45 Randall #2 Padilla also #13 #60 #44 #55 they are a solid defensive team but you never give them any credit....

Some things make the blog others don't. It is ok to put some kids on blast but not others, great job Fred. Did Daddy Jefferies take you to camp as well. I await the day that the k-9 unit shows up to a G-Town football practice or game. Party at Round table everyone. Vanamien and Jefferies POTY. His El Monte Head coach record doesn't count. Remember what you said Vanamien on the side lines to certain kids, remember who you have taken down to camps Daddy Jefferies. Maybe some film should be turned into CIF to see if that is legal or not. Jr high QB with G-Town receivers at camp. Remember what has come out of your mouth Vanamien.

WOW Chad Jefferies for POTY amazing. Its no wonder that Chad is the golden boy Daddy Jefferies has been taking Tartan receivers to camps since the kid was in Jr high, kind of illegal but so is his hemp 13 smoking. Player of the year maybe hemp smoker of the year is more like it. It is ok for him to also take TREN to try and get bigger, but as you can see on Friday nights still under sized for D-1.
You put his stats up why dont you look at his completion rating oh maybe that doesn't count. He will win POTY awards at Round table after the smoke out. Maybe Coach Vanamien can help since he magically has gotten by telling people he has a degree from Sac State and how good of a coach he is but then again he coaches at G-Town. No one mentions how terrible he was at El Monte High School. Maybe you should check his El Monte record along with his Degree from Sac State. Anyways back to Jefferies good luck maybe yo can win 2 league games this year and then ask to be POTY. Keep smoking & trying TREN they dont drug test "yet".

COY means what to you Fred? said:

Hate to tell you, but the VVL comp is way different this year than the last two+.

Expect the Pac-5 the competiton and skills postions are way down than over the previous years. Just go down the position chart.

Ganseha beating NV is just a great example..

Dear coach P,

There is a big differance to throwing a football then throwing a baseball. You should know that coach!

SGV FOOTBALL,
I'm glad you recognize how good the players from Amat are, but Darien Johnson puts that team, time and time again, in a position to score. Jay is awesome, but Johnson is easily the most electrifying player on that team. Jay is absolutely a work horse, but trust me when I tell you that if Johnson got the ball more often, his numbers would be out of this world. And he can't control that. I agree with amat fan! Give them all an award... They deserve it!

tdrohan...no offense to QB K my point wasn't directe dat him but more to the point that Jeffries needed to be in a pass happy program and should have been a 3 year starter to boot...and there's the rub....QB K was everything Coach P could have asked for so it was a numbers game is all I'm saying.

Jeffries might light the world on fire next year and win his D1 ride because he clearly has next level tools...and I wish him the best. Would just like to have seen him on the field last year...did he play WR at all...I know that hurt Mendrun...never playing WR, where so many HS QBs end up.

QB K had partial to UConn and UNC and turned them down...wow....gusty move..he's thin but very smart...kind of reminds me of Clavin Smith the PG from GHS.

Both great kids from what I hear...best of luck to both...no hating here....much respect.

PS...not to start any hateraction...didn't WG play QB before HS? O always wondered why he didn't QB for GHS given his baseball arm?

just wondering

Oct 29 2009

1. Centennial, Peoria, Ariz. (9-0)

2. Oaks Christian, Westlake Village, Calif. (7-0)

3. Skyline, Sammamish, Wash. (7-1)

4. Crenshaw, Los Angeles (7-0)

5. Grant, Sacramento (8-0)

6. Hamilton, Chandler, Ariz. (8-0)

7. Kahuku, Hawaii (9-0)

8. Edison, Huntington Beach, Calif. (7-0)

9. Mullen, Denver (8-0)

10. Bishop Amat, La Puente, Calif. (7-0)

Jeffries is terrific, absolutely. He does need to develop though and to say he should've been a three-year starter is a discredit to last year's QB as well as the coaches. Drew Kaluzny was a terrific all-around player and a very intelligent player. Just as Jeffries has led two winning drives over Canyon and Diamond Ranch, Kaluzny did the same and more. He came back against Upland and got the Tartans out of the first round of the playoffs with that trilling victory over Upland. He led the team to consecutive Sierra league titles and also was able to put up some gaudy numbers at time. He was great through the air and on the ground as well as being a terrific game manager because of what he went through as a Junior. He took a senior-laden team and was basically asked to make the plays when called for it. Last year he was even better with Coach Pasquarella opening up the offense to give Kaluzny full reigns. Kaluzny ended up recieving partial offers from UNC and UCONN, rising programs, but is currently Redshirting at Upper Iowa University and from what the coaches say, will be starting next year.

Davis Casarez- Defensive player of the year
Jay Anderson- Offensive Player of the Year
Darien Johnson- Player of the year
Jerry Mac- QB of the year.

d1 football, nuff said!

does darian johnson from amat have 1,000 all purpose yet? he's pretty impressive

darien johnson & jay anderson co myp's. its only fair. davis casarez, jerry mcclanahan 1st team all valley

Please,

DJ is not the best player in the Valley hands down. Please dont get me wrong but he is a great player and any team would like to have players like that.

Like a said before best player in the entire valley is Dietrich Riley of St Francis end of story. Yes I know Fred doesn't cover that area, but if Bishop was to lose a player they could afford to lose Jerry and DJ but the couldn't afford to lose Jay Anderson. He is the workhorse of that team. Adam Muema and Jay Anderson are two strong candidates for POY...

Film Crew... I agree with you, Albertos is great. I usally get chicken quesadilla. Also, i agree give kids credit is great. Those kids up there are busting their butts. But POY??? That is a little more big time than that. Maybe honorable mentions and that type of category. Good luck against Workman. I'm pulling for you.

By the way, get Sherff to schedule some Midvalley Giants. He won't play San Dimas or Monrovia. He can still roll through league but I think they need to play some quality opponents in their division.

PAC-5 DIVISION
RANK SCHOOL (LEAGUE) RECORD
1. Edison (Sunset) 7-0
2. Mission Viejo (South Coast) 7-0
3. Servite (Trinity) 6-1
4T. Notre Dame/S.O. (Serra) 6-1
4T. Lakewood (Moore) 7-1
6. Fountain Valley (Sunset) 7-0
7. Bishop Amat (Serra) 7-0
8. Los Alamitos (Sunset) 6-1
9. Dana Hills (South Coast) 6-1
10. Millikan (Moore) 6-2
Other JSerra (Trinity) 6-1
Other Wilson/Long Beach (Moore) 5-2
Other Crespi (Serra) 4-3
Other Orange Lutheran (Trinity) 4-3 Newport Harbor (Sunset) 4-3

Oh yeah, and he does it every week!

Darien Johnson hands down. Biggest big play guy against the big boys. if he's not scoring the crucial touchdown or taking the ko, punt, or interception back for a touchdown, he's putting Amat in position to score that 5, 6, 7 yard td. He's a big timer for sure and the best player in the SGV hands down.

Custer, all iam saying is that you at least give the kids credit who work hard...seeing on how you played college ball, you of all people should understand this! I would never take credit away from those other schools who have great Football players becuase i am sure they work hard. Oh and by the way Alberto's is Great!! you should try the #2 special. although you may say it does not met rating or something like that and not Appreciate good food and how it is cooked...by the way that would be a metaphor in case did not know....but the food is good anyway!! Try it sometime...

Jam Master Jay(Anderson), Player of the Year!
He's doing his thing against the big boys.
Keep your eye on him

Wacko...I obviously missed the "1" in front of the 95...he throws the ball with 195 RPM....or is that seconds? Hey I said I was three sessions short!

The point is he throws the ball very very very very fast...almost as fast as you hang on my every word...lmao...you've been punk"d!!!!

No matter what I say you have an opinion...have fun here...get it...about that tachometer...NOW THERE'S A NOVEL IDEA!!!

maybe you didn't get the memo but...the crazies have left the building..lol

SGV FOOTBALL...my comment on Jeffries was not intended to be Guru-esque. My point was soem players warrant that kid of investment. Don't you agree? Not to compare players but llen wa sclearly a three year starter but came off the bench to replace Carreon during the Damien game. Barkley was a four year starter at MD and people went nuts...sometimes some players warrant that investment...and in my mind Jeffries is clearly that kind of player.

That was my point is all. I really like what the kid does with the ball and think in a more high powered offense he explodes...just my opinion based on his late game drives. Does he throw interceptions..maybe but I have seen each one so I don't know who caused them or why.

My point is nothing more than an opinion of how talented he really is and how handcuffed he seems to be in this offense...so maybe Mikey was right in that regard. Like I said Coach P has done GHS well but this kid..win or lose...is the best QB I've seen when he's let loose.

Matter of fact what ever happened to last year's QB Kalzuny? You know Jeffries reminds me of Aaron Rogers when he was in college...great arm, great release, and extremely mobile and accurate on the run. I actually see this kid throwing for over 300 yards without a problem.

I don't see anyone even remotely in his league. Hey it's a former second string QB's view..whatever that's worth...LOL

SGV FOOTBALL...my comment on Jeffries was not intended to be Guru-esque. My point was soem players warrant that kid of investment. Don't you agree? Not to compare players but llen wa sclearly a three year starter but came off the bench to replace Carreon during the Damien game. Barkley was a four year starter at MD and people went nuts...sometimes some players warrant that investment...and in my mind Jeffries is clearly that kind of player.

That was my point is all. I really like what the kid does with the ball and think in a more high powered offense he explodes...just my opinion based on his late game drives. Does he throw interceptions..maybe but I have seen each one so I don't know who caused them or why.

My point is nothing more than an opinion of how talented he really is and how handcuffed he seems to be in this offense...so maybe Mikey was right in that regard. Like I said Coach P has done GHS well but this kid..win or lose...is the best QB I've seen when he's let loose.

Matter of fact what ever happened to last year's QB Kalzuny? You know Jeffries reminds me of Aaron Rogers when he was in college...great arm, great release, and extremely mobile and accurate on the run. I actually see this kid throwing for over 300 yards without a problem.

I don't see anyone even remotely in his league. Hey it's a former second string QB's view..whatever that's worth...LOL

Jeffries should have been a three year starter,

"After seeing Jeffries against Canyon and DR down the stretch I really think he's as talented as any QB I've seen in the SGV in the years I've been out here."

Come on man whats up with that comment. It really makes you sound like the guru and thats not a good thing. Dont get me wrong jeffries might be a great player I have never seen him play. You said he "should" have been a three year starter, but he's not. Steven Rivera is a Sophomore and started 10 games last year as a Freshman!!! The best thing is that you will not find a tougher QB in the Valley, No insult to Ball but this kid is not fragile like Ball is.

All this talk about Qb's but we all no that no QB will win the POY this year.

Hey Crew actually I when to a big school and played college ball so I think I know what I'm talking about. U on the other hand obviously have no clue because if you did you would agree with me. Can't have a non BCS guy get a POY. You don't have the best player in SCIAC getting Heisman trophy. Get back to reading your newspaper at Alberto's and keep dreaming about your POY out of Azusa.

Jefferies for player of the year. That kid is still trying to get all the turf out of his mouth from last friday.

Mr RPM,
So do you count the rotation with your bare eye, slow down the film, or is there a tachometer in the ball?
Sounds like you are spinning to fast!!!

90 rpm = 1 1/2 spins per second
TEST= I get about 7 to 10 RPS
DO the math 7 x 60 = 420 (maybe your stoned)

After seeing Jeffries against Canyon and DR down the stretch I really think he's as talented as any QB I've seen in the SGV in the years I've been out here.

He's got a great arm, runs the ball extremely well and sees the field all the way thru the play...meaning he doesn't fixate on one receiver after the pocket breaks down.

Jeffries in my mind should have been a three year starter for sure...he's that good...actually better than I ever saw Deen do in person.

As far the Glendora game I think it highlights what Jeffries will go thru next year..his senior season...the offense really doesn't suit his potential....in my opinion.

I hate to see kids transfer but this kid is a huge talent and should be throwing the ball 30 times a game.Never seen the QBs from Los Osos and Upland but this kid is D1.

Best of luck next year kid.

no clue if you knew anything you'd know Jefferies throws a ball with far too many rpms, particularly on those dropped TD routes. the best qbs throw a ball with 85rpm whereas jefferies throws the ball with 97 rpms !!! see you never played qb or else you'd know that. most wrs like the ball between 78 rpms and 89 rpms on crossing routes and deep out but on corner routes and fades the ball has to come in with 5 rpm you ignoramous. after spending three summers at camp rpm i feel confident sharing this information as I'm three training sessions from earning my rpm certificate.

now unless you've played the position I strongly suggest you apologize before I drop some more training session info on you that would make your head explode!

good day! rack him!!!

What about that Workman RB #5 He Has 953 yards And 10 Touchdowns i no he is playing in the mt. view league but you gotta give him his props

someone from Azuza????

ahahahahahahah...he doesn't even average over 200 yards a game? at least the workman RB is like second or third in the valley in rushing.

Mr. No Justice No Criteria,
Obviously you were not at the Glendora Damien game were you? If you were you would have seen how the offensive line couldn't block for Jeffries and his 2 passes were dropped for sure TD's. Of all the QB's listed in the above top 10 Jeffries is the leading rusher with 337 yards. I guess scores and stats really dont tell you how good a QB's ABILITY is when you HAVE TO count on 10 other team mates to do their jobs to win a game.
Rivera is having a good year at Arroyo, and Michael Ball is overated.

Custer, you prob went to those big schools and never played a lick.......so you prob have no clue....you should be on a the blogs that says "No Clue" and a few others would be with you and you will not be so lonely....you cant not give the kids in the montview credit....you have no idea how hard they work to be try and be at the Caliber of those other schools, and at least they have to earn that type of talent from the ground!!

Phillip Saniz should be a contender, averaging over 100 yards a game and having over a couple games with over 100 yards recieving as well. Knock on the Spartans all you want, but this kid is a beast, with that schedule and putting up numbers like that, i would think Gano would use him alot more.

Okay on this list of ten players there is only four you can really consider everyone else is average compared to the four I will mention. Sorry Azusa and BP players you really need to go above and beyond in your league like Fred said to be really considered for this award and so far you dont put up the numbers in your league to be really considered.

Here are my top four candidates, one of these players will be awarded the POY.

1 & 2) Tie Adam Muema and Jay Anderson.
The reason why its a tie is that all this talk about Darien Johnson having a great game against Bonnie, but everyone is forgetting about Jay Anderson he is the real work horse of that team. Adam Muema is a man among boys, I can't wait until Big Lou unleashes him in playoffs...

3) Darien Johnson - With the ball in his hands watch out-here comes show time.

4)Steven Rivera- Hands down if you place him on Charter Oak or Bishop Amat he would be the POY. His passes all seem to be laser guided, and the best thing is that he has the numbers to back it up. We cant forget he is only a sophomore. Arroyo has a great talent for the next three years.

ITS THE T H E

Honestly Michael Ball was an all everything QB for Rowland and no one can replace him there. But you expect someone to ascend to his position and manage the offense which seems to have happened.

There's a person from Amat you don't have there and that is Jerry McClanahan, he's not flashy but he has led that offense extremely well and I don't think they'd be as far along as they are without his play. This award if he received it would also be because of the Amat offensive line.

Then you have your obvious candidates from Amat in Darien Johnson and Jay Anderson, also without these two you wouldn't know if Amat would be 7-0.

Also John Chavez, because Azusa has picked up where they left off and are on track to winning the Montview two years in a row.

As far as COY candidates are concerned Coach Haggerty is an obvious choice as he has changed the culture over there at Amat and are back on track.

But consider Brandon Roher from La Puente and what he has done in turning around that program, definitely changing the culture big time over there.

Great Job J. Chavez! Your hard work is paying off! Playing QB and Safety is a hard to do! Your hard hitting has been noticed and you don't hold back! I know your family and all the players from last years team is proud of you!

CHAVEZ TWO LEAGUE GAMES LEFT AND YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO! AZUSA AZTECS!

AZTEC PRIDE!

Chavez is a strong candidate MVP.
He's actually a much better passer than his numbers indicate. There was one game (against La Puente) where he only threw one pass and one run the entire game. If you're going to average his numbers, you shouldn't even consider that game when thinking about his abilities as a QB.
As far as defense goes, I'm pretty sure he was all-league last year. Lead the Montview in INT. Hell of a FS and brings the hat. Fun to see him knock guys around.
I know the Montview teams have played some lesser competetion, but the kids work hard and deserve to get recognized just as much as the bigger schools. Those kids will get scholarships and play division I football, they'll get plenty of glory in the future. This award should be based on what the SGV kids have accomplished on the field despite who's lining up in front of them. Each kid in the valley should have a chance at the award no matter what school thier playing for. This is thier moment in the sun, let 'em have it. If Azusa goes 3rd round this year, Chavez should be MVP in my book.

D.Johnson has to do what he does in D1 football without getting 30carries a game a rb. thats pretty impressive to me

Custer...thats a problem isn't it? Kind of like the BCS? LOL

Fred so you don't consider how important a player is to a team?

Holmes was hurt and Damien shut them out...when has that happened before? I checked on Maxpreps and they haven't been shut out by anyone as far back as Maxpreps goes...which is the 2003 season...so wouldn't that eliminate Jefferies seeing as he was still in the game?

How would Azusa do without Chavez ? I guess that's my point, and I think the one you're making with Ball from Rowland correct?

So maybe the question is ..is it performance or is it importance?

Hags is tough to beat seeing as he's gone 14-4 which brings us to Jerry Mac who is 14-3 over that same period and is no where in teh conversation...why? ... Pretty impressive w/l record for Jerry...in my mind maybe as impressive as Allen's if Amat make sit to the semi's....how would Amat do without Jerry Mac?

Tough job with no set criteria....so you're going with the Porno Test huh?

"You'll know it when you see it?"

Either way Fred...tough call for sure.

Hey Supreme Court... Remember it is the Montview. If Amat or Rowland or Charter Oak goes far, the POY should come from one of those teams. Tough competition every week. Sorry Azusa and the others but you don't play anyone and maybe should be on a separate blog.

For the record, I don't have a criteria for selecting players and coaches of the year, Steve and I use our best judgment. It's tough because teams obviously play different schedules, there is different levels of competition, and stats are often misleading because of the different competition levels. I have always felt at the lower levels of the Valley you have to go above and beyond to win it over a player who plays in a tougher league, tougher division etc.

Coach Hagerty is an obvious choice to this point, but you're forgetting the great job Rowland's Craig Snyder is doing. Like Bishop Amat, nobody expected much from Rowland and they're undefeated, and if they continue to win while Ball is injured, that's even more impressive. As far as last year, Layton would have had to beat Charter Oak to win the award, just getting there in my opinion wasn't good enough. Maybe they shouldn't of started 1-6 with all the Div. I talent, as you say. As far as coach Hagerty not winning it last year, I think they needed one more win, maybe an upset over Lon Beach Poly, or better than third in league. For me, Farrar deserved it because it's not easy going undefeated, it rarely happens and for that you should be rewarded.

Last year Farrar won COY and in my mind no one deserved it more than Roddy Layton. He went 1-6 and then turne dit around and went 6-1 losing in the Championship Game while putting the most players in D1 programs and playing brutal schedule. Yes Farrar was a logical choice but was it the right one? Others believed Hagerty should have earned the Award based off of his big wins and close battle with the eventual State Champion but this year we have another Hagerty COY argument...or is it at this point a hands down there as well?

Maybe Gano if he wins league and goes to the semi's pulls out a darkhorse Layton type argument...who knows...For that matter what happens if Amat goes 1-2 in league? And what to make of Coach Z at SD if they run the table? I mean wasn't SD suppose to be done without Barbone and Co?

Tough arguing that all those scenarios aren't worth thinking about...so Fred how do you pick COY? Chmapionship?, Wins, Biggest turn around? Maybe you could break that down as well.

Food for thought...

do we look at POY different than COY?

With POY we usually award it to someone who puts up huge numbers or is a great impact player....whereas for COY we sometimes give it to the HC who turns things around or "gets the most out of the least"...

Using that same criteria is Chavez from Azusa the POY? How long has it been since Azusa won league ....much less went back to back?

A few years ago MC D was putting it on everyone...even the OC at least on a personal level...he was, in hindsight, pretty special as a player given Covina's immediate fall from grace.

DJ has done spectacular things and lead teh way to an incredible Lancer rebirth but is it any less remarkable what Chavez has done with his team over the last two years?

I do see the logic of a Co POY but I don't think it's DJ and DA but rather DJ and maybe Chavez?

Some will say DJ has don it against better competition but if that's the case wouldn't a Lancer MVP win it every year...especially with their record.

DJ is a hands down in my book...but ...and it's a big but....is there room for a SGV player who has done something pretty heroic in his own back yard?

Fred...like I said...what's the criteria...or is it like the Supreme Court opinion on pornography...."I'LL KNOW IT WHEN I SEE IT!" ?????

No love for Bradford from Workman? Although the team seems to be flying under the radar (After having one of the better years in the past 10 years after the school). Stats dont lie.

Darien Johnson gets the crown,

Yep I said it!!

Scholar Athlete of the Year? I know towards the end of each year there are posts wondering who are the scholar athletes. Fred, now is the time to start considering recognizing scholar athletes. You good come up with some criteria, minimum GPA (3.5 or above), must be all-league in 2 sports etc… There are plenty of student athletes who both practice and study hard, lets give them some recognition.

Hey Fred, I know it was just a typo because you were thinking Arroyo but the quarterback's name at Arroyo is Steven Rivera. I just wanted to point it out so you can correct it. Thanks, Fred keep up the good work.

Darian Johnson has to be my pick. Kid is way underrated but I think by the end of the season he will have D1 schools knocking on his door.

He's a shutdown corner, I really believe that QB's are instructed not to throw to his side of the field, if not he may have more interceptions and tackles.

His special teams play speaks for itself.

Davis Cazares is also someone I would like to see considered. He doesn't get the attention others may get but he plays like a man possessed on defense.

Muema is just a special player at this level. Physicaly, he is head and shoulders above anybody else in the valley. Couple that with his skill set and you have a BAD BOY. Muema and DJ have to be neck and neck with Muema having a slight advantage because he gets way more touches than DJ.

One name most of you probably wouldn't see on a list would be Garrett Hrey from La Puente. The kid has the numbers, is a leader, and means so much to that team that he gets my vote for player of the year.
Week after week he,like his teammates just go about their business. La Puente gets some press but not a lot so most of you wouldn't know it. You see the La Puente kids have had to fight back from adversity after a coach left them out high and dry. They finally have a staff that cares about them and a leader on the field that buys into the new system.
If you have been to a La Puente game you know Garrett is always in control. Whether it be on a long pass connection or after being sacked for a loss it's Garrett Hrey who always is looking to the sidelines getting the next play and making sure that the correct personnel are on the field.
Even if Garrett isn't even mentioned anywhere as a POY he sure has been a pleasure to watch this year as he has taken a team that was left for nothing last year and has lead the Warriors to a nice rebound season. He means so much to this team.
Garret may not be the SGV's POY but for those who haven't seen this kid play you sure have missed a kid that just goes about his business just like his team and takes care of business week after week.
Way to go Garrett and with two more weeks to go and a possible play off berth you have my vote for POY for just bringing LP back from he dead

If the season ended today I would say Thunder and Lightning as CO - POY hands down. There is still a long way to go but front runners none the less.

Fred why don't you lay out some guidelines for POY or some criteria.

Chavez from Azusa is plating out of j=his mind for two seasons now and will earn back to back league titles...so there's that.

Michael Ball...come on ...without injury he's a sure fire POY.

DJ is killing whole teams with is play at the worst times against outstanding competition.

Jefferies is tough but he hasn't asserted himself enough early in games...not his fault but it was for this award.

NO CO player deserves it in my opinion, in my opinion you can't win when you are underachieving...

So Fred is POY an MVP type player or is it the best personal performance by an individual?

Fred what about Ryan Kohler for SD? He never comes off the field.

i would have to give my vote to darien johnson this season. i think that what he's done this year for his team has been phenomenal. unfortunately michael ball was hurt because he's an electrifying player as well. this should be an interesting vote. judging from what i've heard and read, i don't think coach hagerty appreciates any talk of individual honors at this point, but this is a blog and i guess questions have to be asked.

Adam Muema will get the POY and he is a stud no question but this will be based on what he did this year and how he did last year, both very good seasons. He is the front runner at this point. BUT!,,,,

Darian Johnson is just playing outstanding football as a DB and a kickoff/punt returner that he seems to be putting daggers in other teams and beating them kind of single handedly. People must consider DJ as he plays Pac 5 football.

This vote is DariEn Johnson.

Fred- That is so true about Jay Anderson from Amat. If he was on one of these other fine sgv teams he would be over 1000yrds plus already. We still have along way to go, but if the season ended today Jay Anderson should be Player of the Year or maybe co-Player of the Year with team mate DJ(Darien Johnson).

AJ Powell, #9 for Charter Oak. This young man can play football - offence and defence!