Bishop Amat coach Steve Hagerty has his sights set on Crespi next. Once again, the Lancers will be on the front page Friday night, and we will have scoring updates for those who can’t make the trip.
Steve and I will go head-to-head throughout the season. Here is our updated records on the Tribskin Pick’em thread.
Robledo: Last week/Total: 17-1/129-36
Ramirez: Last week/Total: 15-3/118-47
Last Week: For those who say I can’t pick games, look at the overall record, that’s almost an 80 percent winning percentage. I would have gone 18-0 if not for Glendora upsetting Chino Hills on Matthew Kerman’s game-winning field goal. Steve lost two more by taking Rowland over West Covina and Bassett over Sierra Vista. There is no way he can catch me, an 11-game lead with two weeks before the playoffs. I can start making my dinner plans, which of course is on Stevie.
This week: With 16 games, I’m singling out four, which means the other twelve are locks. Let’s start with Bishop Amat. Eight is enough. They will lose at Crespi this week. The Lancers haven’t had to play anyone this talented on the road, having played close to home in other road wins against Diamond Ranch, Damien, West Covina and St. Paul. Calpreps lists the Lancers as a 30-28 winner, but don’t count on it, the Lancers’ best bet is returning home and knocking off Notre Dame in the finale. I like Covina to knock off Pomona for that third playoff spot. The Colts have played tougher opponents, and have the offense to get it done. Take South Hills over Walnut. The Mustangs will go 7-3 and miss the playoffs, unfortunate but a reality of having four strong teams and only three playoff spots. Finally, take Diamond Ranch to clinch a playoff spot in the Miramonte with a win over Los Altos. The Conqs just can’t seem to win the big one.
This week’s games and predictions
Thursday’s games
Baldwin Park at Ganesha, 7 p.m. — Robledo (BPark); Ramirez (Baldwin Park)
Friday’s games
Arroyo at Mountain View, 7 p.m. — Robledo (Arroyo); Ramirez (Arroyo)
Rosemead at El Monte, 7 p.m. — Robledo (Rosemead); Ramirez (Rosemead)
South El Monte at Gabrielino, 7 p.m. — Robledo (SElMonte); Ramirez (South El Monte)
Bassett vs. Gladstone at Citrus College, 7 p.m. — Robledo (Gladstone); Ramirez (Gladstone)
La Puente at Sierra Vista, 7 p.m. — Robledo (La Puente); Ramirez (La Puente)
Workman vs. Duarte at La Puente, 7 p.m. — Robledo (Workman); Ramirez (Workman)
Rowland at Nogales, 7 p.m. — Robledo (Rowland); Ramirez (Rowland)
South Hills vs. Walnut at CDF, 7 p.m. — Robledo (South Hills); Ramirez (South Hills)
Bishop Amat at Crespi, 7:30 p.m. — Robledo (Crespi); Ramirez (Bishop Amat)
Damien at Diamond Bar, 7 p.m. — Robledo (Damien); Ramirez (Damien)
Glendora at Chino, 7 p.m. — Robledo (Glendora); Ramirez (Glendora)
Northview at San Dimas, 7 p.m. — Robledo (San Dimas); Ramirez (San Dimas)
Pomona vs. Covina at Ganesha, 7 p.m. — Robledo (Covina); Ramirez (Pomona)
Wilson at Bonita, 7 p.m. — Robledo (Bonita); Ramirez (Bonita)
Saturday’s games
Los Altos vs. Diamond Ranch at Ganesha, 7 p.m. — Robledo (DRanch); Ramirez (DRanch)
