Saturday Morning Quarterback: San Dimas is too good for Baldwin Park; Bishop Amat pulls off a stunning victory over Notre Dame to capture the Serra; South Hills pounds Rowland, 42-14

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Aztec Pride, keep doing what you do! You have every right to be proud of your team. I'll be rooting for you guys on Thursday night!

By the way, I really am The Voice of the Warriors...I've been the PA announcer for the LP varsity football games for the past ten seasons. I played for the Warriors way back in 75 & 76. I graduated from LP in 77, I've coached football & baseball at LP and at a couple of other high schools in SGV, my son played for the Warriors for all 4 yrs at LP. So you see, I like you, take great pride in my team. Win or lose, I'll always be a Warrior! Take Care my friend.

PS. I hate the freakin' Raiders...I'm a Die Hard Rams fan...but that a story for another day.

VOICE OF THE WARRIOR,

I've got to admit your moniker is pretty cool! What are you the president of the booster club? just kidding...

You know what VOICE, i've got to give it to LP, they're very competive and always seem to compete real good with AZUSA! I've been to alot of games through the years and everytime I watch LP they bring their A game, making for some good exciting games! I actually want LP to win on Friday, and beat the clete!

Your right lets move forward, and wish the entire Montview League well on Friday!

GOOD LUCK TO YOU VOICE AND YOUR TEAM!

OK Azusa Pride, It's time for us to move forword here. We both have tough games this week. I wish your team the best on Thursday night and yes, we'll have our hands full with Paraclete on Friday night. Seriously, I think LP got the toughest draw of any of the Montview league teams in the first round. Paraclete is the defending Mid-Valley Div. Champions. They have been in the CIF finals back to back years and what's even scarier is, they have won 6 CIF titles in the past 12 years. The Warriors will have to play flawless football on Friday night but I believe WE have a fighting chance.

Go Warriors!

Walnut people please!!! I'm going to have to agree with What the H@ll on this one. You are starting to sound like the whiney people they say you are. To tell you the truth, people were looking at you and saying Wow it's a shame that a team that's 7-3 didn't make the play-offs. The bottom line is that at this point what difference does it all make. What't the point of getting on here and saying this and that went wrong for Walnut. I guess it's always fun to jump on top of the dog pile.
Truth be told I think Walnut did as well as most knowledgable football thought they would. Their season ended basically when they lost to South Hills. They could have phoned in the Bonita game, but they didn't. To me that showed that the players did take pride in their team. Lets spend the rest of our blog time talking about the teams that are still playing.

SGV Ouuuut!!

dawm this Azusa Pride guy is all over azusas butt ever since last year after winiing the first tittle all of a sudden you all over them but how long it took for azusa to be top dogs in the leaques and remember all the coaching change that LP had through out the past couple years and they still are successful. and do you know how hard is it to go through all those change and learning new schemes from 3 different coaches that those seniors had. that tells you how smart and talented these kids are plus i think they have more talent then azusa has but i do give them props for doing it back to back lets see how long they hold it for.

VOICE OF THE WARRIORS;
Careful OLD DUDE, I didn't come in here name calling and mentioning parts of the ANATOMY that are BIG! Since you say your so old, I like to know how old are you?. Do go back when the RAMS were playing here in LA, and remember players like Deacon Jones, Merlin Olsen , Pat Haden, the fearsome foursome etc. These were names that were thrown around back in my day?. Or are you one of those RAIDER NATION fans when Marcus Allen, Jim Plunkett etc. were playing here in LA,because if your from that era, your not that OLD! You might be thinking what I'm trying to say here, but I'm just trying to figure out how old are you?.LOL...

By making a statement like you did and placing your team with the CHAMPIONS, makes no sense and falls under the category of, could of,would of,should of. This is like when a team loses and the fans come in here and start making excuses on why they lost and THE TEAM THAT BEAT THEM,ISN'T THAT GOOD!!! By you insinuating that any of those three teams could of won, that's like saying YOUR also the LEAGUE CHAMPS, BUT THE REALITY IS YOUR NOT! You also brought up that you gave AZUSA props when they won LP, the funny thing is, I don't recollect that and all I remember reading is, The COULD OF, SHOULD OF, WOULD OF, factor by your other LP faithful!

Also you want to talk about coaches, I'll be the first to say, that AZUSA has a good coach right now who know's the game of football! I'll say this also, your new coach is also good for doing what he did this season, compared to what happened to your coach last year!

You know what Voice, we shouldn't be arguing and (YOU) should be worrying about who your playing in the playoffs? Ohhhhh, let me remind you PARACLETE, LAST YEARS C.I.F CHAMPIONS, MAN TOUGH DRAW!

AZUSA AZTECS, MONTVIEW LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

2008,2009.

Time for a change said:
What good is a new weight room if your team is not going to maximize it? Walnut kids not only get everthing handed to them by their parents as spoiled young adults, they do not take football serious there. Someone here was right when he said, mention Walnut football and you get laughs. They are expected to lose every year just like Mark Keppel. So to baby Blue neutered, Walnut insider and whoever else comes in here with Walnut takes...save it because you are who you are, A assembled team with no purpose to win, only to wear a uniform with no pride,hunger or backbone. Truth be told your kids will never work hard if they are pacified and given everything. There is no fight in the dogs you people raise in Walnut. Tail between their legs every year.

WALNUTS FANS PLEASE SHUT UP ALREADY! YOU SOUND PATHETIC... COPPERS MOM, HAHAHHHAHAHHAH! COME ON NOW,ENOUGH, IS ENOUGH! PLEASE GO ENJOY YOUR UP COMING (FOOTBALL BANQUET) AND ENJOY YOUR GAME WINNING FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS.

COPPERS MOM,HAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH,LOL. SOMEBODY FROM WALNUT TELL THIS UPTIGHT FAN TO (SHUT UP)!!! P L E A S E...

VOICE OF THE WARRIORS;

Alright OLD DUDE. Like I said before, the team to beat was AZUSA and the two other teams you mentioned weren't even close in winning the LEAGUE. I don't see us dropping for awhile. Will have alot of returning players and we should be defending our tile next year also. I do agree on something you mentioned though, about having the right coach and what if he would have started coaching back in 2000???

AZUSA has great talent also, and this coach will bring out the best in these players!

AZUSA AZTECS MONTVIEW LEAGUE CHAMPS!

Walnut Fan:
Thanks for being apart of the program for a few years. I have been watching and have been apart of the program and all of Walnut sports for since the late 80's. It's from all of those years that I draw my conclusions from.

So when a team skips out of a practice, and despite what your son says, they only returned because of Cooper's mom coming over, that is disrespectful to the staff and the entire program. If you can defend that, then that explains why Walnut has the kind of program it does plain and simple.

How many other program parents would support that? Amat? WestCo? Rowland? South Hills? CO? I'll just sit back and wait.

SAN DIMAS,GREAT JOB. U GUYS DEFINITELY EARNED THAT WIN. GOOD LUCK TO YOU GUYS IN THE PLAYOFFS.
THAT WAS A GREAT BATTLE BY TWO TEAMS WHO WANTED TO WIN A LEAGUE TITLE. OUR BOYS PLAYED HARD AND FOUGHT BACK, BUT IT JUST DIDNT HAPPEN FOR US. WE'LL B BACK.

GO BRAVES !!!!

Insider,
ive been apart of Walnut's program for a couple of years now
my son plays for the football team so i get alot of information from him and i have met and talked to all of the coaches before
i just want to know who you are. stop taking it up the butt

btw, i just asked my son about last monday
he said that it wasn't the whole team that was apart of it, as many players acctually went to practice before the rest came later and that they had no intentions to disrespect the coaching staff

Walnut Fan:
Nice try, but what is there to talk about? Seriously? Do you really need to meet face to face to realize the players are selfish? Any team that is willing to skip a practice, as a team, just because they didn't want to go is selfish. End of story.

walnut insider,
let me know who you are maybe we could meet up sometimes and talk about this issue about our players being selfish and immature face to face

feeling better.
so here we go.
this is great, every game now is for all the marbles.
like i said we have a couple guys on this team who wont forgets last season homer call in the cif baseball playoffs.
time to step up to the plate.
theres nobody in this town worrys about s.h.
there not a power house.if and when we come to play, they will have there hands full.bring on the best.would hate to be a football player whos only dream is h.s football/ thats why you need to train you kids too play all the sports.i got all seasons boys its just another game..the key is dont get to high and dont get to low my friends,if you make it to the pros in baseball theres about 170 games from spring to fall.thats why we play all sports, learn to complele all year long.you never know who going to make it,so at less be prepared for the road ahead.

Baby Blue Nutter:
This is why Walnut will never be taken seriously. You call it a senior prank, but how many other schools in the valley would have done that? South Hills? WestCo? doubt it. It goes to show what everyone says, Walnut players are immature and selfish.

You and real insider say I am trying too hard or what not, but parents need to understand that this is what the coaches deal with. While other programs have players that are focused into getting better ours are thinking of a "senior prank".

I have been around Walnut football for a long time and I have never heard of this before. How about the fact that some of the players said they just didn't want to go?

Be positive, that's fine. I still say this has set a bad precedent.

That was a senior prank...wow, those kids shouldn't have been allowed on the bus.

I'm watching some of you guys jump all over Aaron here for supporting his alma mater and kh his kid while I find it a wonder every year that Bonita even plays in the same league as Charter Oak, not to mention a Division with schools like South Hills, Muir, and Santa Fe, much less actually winning a game from time to time. Frankly, most La Verne boys with plans for football greatness find their way down the hill at Damien or even over at Glendora.

Most areas nearby have a youth football program like jrallamerican or popwarner, some have more than one. La Verne, graciously, goes the other way by sharing their kiddie program with neighboring San Dimas. Generosity, thy name is La Verne. Not only that, but the LVSD program is generally acknowledged as the 'nicest', fans, players, fields, etc. amongst those they compete with.

(Since I'm unfamiliar with the depth of the reader's personal knowledge of the game, I'll just tell you here that 'nice' is not very high on the priority list when developing football players.)

One might actually argue that growing future football stars is kinda low on the to do list over in La Verne. For most kids at Bonita, the frosh team tryouts are their first experience with organized football, (other than the wildly popular Junior High 'Flag' version which has as about much to do with football as little league does with baseball), so by the second year of HS ball you end up with a kind of sacrificial process by which other sports like wrestling, basketball, and baseball give up their athletes to play on Friday. This, all the while Spring and Winter Coaches twist in the breeze waiting to see who will be the next guy to show up on crutches Monday.

Don't get me wrong, I imagine if you were to poll the Braumgard's, Mikity's, the Horine's, Highley's, Huth's and others who have suffered game limiting or season ending injuries this year, they would have done it all over again the same way. Kids are there for their teammates and school, dam the torpedoes, let's play.

So rather than crack on the Bonita Team for their lack of success this season, stand amazed at previous successes and wish them well against whoever they draw next week. Aaron, kh, keep on cheering your favorites.

Hey Aztec Pride,

What part of my comment ("Any one of the top 3 teams in the Montview League could have won this year") are you confused about? My statement was pretty CLEAR! I gave Azusa props for out playing La Puente on one night this season and I mentioned that Azusa was well deserving of the league title. So Azusa won back2back league titles...that's a testiment to their consistant good coaching. You'll get no argument from me on that but let me give you a little bit of advice before your big head explodes. Let me tell you that it's a long drop from the top my friend and if you've been following this league like I have, you should know that there has been 5 different Montview league champions in the past 10 years, with La Puente leading the count with 4 of the last 10 league titles (00, 01, 02 and 07). By the way, those 4 league titles were under 3 different head coaches...and La Puente has had 4 different head coaches in the passed 7 years. Now THAT'S a testiment to the kind of TALENT they have over at LPHS. Hopefully our first year head coach Brandon Rohrer and his excellent coaching staff will be around for awhile. If that happens...then you'll see league dominance! In the meantime...Best of luck to all of our Montview League teams in the play-offs!

GO Warriors!!!

Great way to end the season for Walnut. Players stepped up in a big way. 3 of their starting linemen did not even dress for the game due to injury or sickness. I believe there were two sophomores starting....props to coaches for giving them the right blocking schemes to get the job done. I saw some good technique. Also, the defensive play calling was outstanding. Dialed up the blitz at the right times...proved to be a huge factor. Holding a high scoring team like Bonita to 15 is impressive....they have play makers...keeping the ball out of their hands was huge.

Fans got their monies worth...we scored on defense...offense...and special teams. That's the way to end a season. Kids are already excited about next season.

Next season looks very promising for Walnut.

Thanks to all of the Seniors from Walnut (and the SGV) for a great season / entertainment.

I have mentioned Hicks before...just not by name. He and another that did not play have very strong arms. Brandon is a very capable QB...probably has the most football knowledge. Needs to bulk up a little...

As far as the ditched practice....really?? You have to post....and make a big deal out of an attempted Senior prank?? You are trying way to hard....way to hard.

careful what you wish for,

Look at Bonita's sideline and you'll see how much talent was in street clothes, kids that we leaders of the team. Nothing like having between eight and nine guys out since the fifth week of the season and being lucky to get one back. That's alright though, the adversity of that will help the team later not only next week because of all the young kids having to play but in life.

Hey Ken, thanks for the update and that's good we'll need him next week.

Walnut Insider:

Please do us all a favor and get a life. Seriously, at 6am you're going post some stuff about Walnut. Do you have a problem with Walnut Football? If you do I think its about time you talk to the staff and let them know how you feel. Because all this stuff you post does absolutely nothing for Walnut football.

You seem to know so much about Football, why don't you go help out. Because the thing that takes the purity of Football away, is not the staff nor the kids. Its people like you, that talk about stuff that have no real idea what they are talking about.

And don't say you weren't at the game on Friday and hide your identity, because if you are an insider you would be there. Yes, you were there. You just blogged from your cell phone to try and cover your tracks.

Stop your nonsense and do something better in your life at 6am.

Ok, after talking to some people yesterday I can confirm that a majority of Walnut's team skipped out on a practice this past week. Seems like they had the "just didn't want to go" attitude. Cooper's mom went over to where they were and yelled at them to go to practice. So they were about an hour late.

The bigger story could be that some sophomores were due to start as punishment for the players skipping out, but that didn't happen for everyone. This could come back to haunt the staff next year.

I have said all along that 60% of the troubles falls on the players and now you know why. To skip out on a practice, last game of the year no less, shows what kind of character Walnut players have now.

HK,

Please don't put any more effort into your blog entry, we don't want your head to explode. Unless you are suffering from an illness that you forgot to tell us about, stop. That has to be the most unintelligible entry since this blog started.

You have a snowball's chance in hell of making it past the first round of the playoffs. Walnut who isn't even going to the playoffs at 7-3 absolutely embarrassed your team last Friday night. You have no defense (contrary to what the bumbling fool mumford thinks), no running game, and a qb that will be good someday, but not quite yet. And as far as beating teams going to CIF; we actually beat three you boob.

And as far as next year is concerned. Don't you think you should put more thought into why your team tanked their homecoming game? Or are they like the Lakers and think they can throw the switch when it is crunch time? Sorrrrrry, it doesn't work that way in high school.

I'm noy hearing much from the Sadstone crowd. Was this another fluke? Did the other team do something that you can blame the loss on? Try maybe............LP was the better team. Face it GHS you're not as good as you think you are, and once again fell to defeat of a superior team. Here's a hanky

hk
thats top notch.
aaron k.c. wenseday throw up 24 straight hours thursday thursday morning mother and i took hiw to dr.office they addmitted him to e.m. pomona ran a bunch of test. hooked him up to a i.v. theres a big name for what he got, but cant find paperwork
,god kmows if i spell it wrongthe wolfs will come out so he was on the side lines he ok now.
hes having fun at the home coming dance.
so walnut next year when we pay then it will mean something.
last night wqas a joke game was meaningless for us .i dont you guys come watch us so you can say you guys beat a team going to c.i.f..
next week i hope highley goses back to def.our # 24 needs to come up and lay some lumber.matt had a good game .game was closer the score showed..garrett throws int. at bad time if he throws t.d. then bearcats are right in there .plus two fumbel when we were driving the ball. there was some brite things bottom line where in new season go bearcats

Nov 14, 2009 7:04 pm

Bishop Amat: Serra League Champs(CBS)

"The surprise Friday night was not that Bishop Amat won, but how they knocked off the defending Serra League champs, Notre Dame. Jay Anderson ran for a career high 215 yards and 3 TD, while Jerry McClanahan had arguably his best performance of the season, throwing for a career high 257 yards and a score.

As so eloquently called on our HS Rewind last Sunday by Eric Sondheimer of the LA Times, Amat was indeed victorious. The Lancers picked up yet another home victory, defeating Notre Dame 31-14 at Kiefer Stadium. I don't want to say La Puente's Lancers had their way with the Knights. Notre Dame was banged up entering Friday night's game. Most notably, leading receiver Tyler Thomas did not play and watched from the sidelines in street clothes. But Amat pretty much controlled the game from start to finish. The Lancers played tenacious D and the only points from the Knights offense came at the end of the first half via the two minute drill, and at the end of the second half. Amat was already up 31-7 when Ryan Kasdorf scored a rushing TD to make it 31-14.

Amat was extremely physical and ran to the ball. Kenny Boggs nor Kasdorf could get loose. The running lanes closed in a hurry.

La Puente's Lancers capture the Serra League crown tonight with the win. Thanks in part to Loyola's 41-37 win over Crespi. Amat and Notre Dame finish league play with 2-1 records and the Lancers get the league's top seed because of the head to head matchup. Both teams secure a PAC 5 playoff berth. Loyola finishes 3rd over Crespi because of the head to head tiebreaker. The win also gives Amat a chance of securing one of the top four seeds in the PAC 5 bracket. Its the first Serra League title for the Lancers since joining the league in 2002.

There was an Amat supporter in the crowd Friday night that said "We don't lose here." Actually, that has been the case recently. The Lancers extended their home winning streak to 11 games and have not lost a home game under 2nd year head coach Steve Hagerty. The last loss at Kiefer Stadium came November 2, 2007 to Notre Dame.

The playoffs begin next Friday, unless agreed upon by the competing schools. A home game for the Lancers could be in the works. The Chain Gang will be there, will you?"

`Author was unlisted but he/she is AWESOME!

(© MMIX, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.)

Two years in a row we came out on the raw end of a coin flip in '05 we beat the CO who was the league champion and we finished 8-2. It was worse in '06 when we beat Diamond Ranch and we were 7-3, Jeff Chavez pulling the us on his back and willing us to win and then the defense coming up with a goal line stand that won us the game. Diamond Ranch advanced right after we had just beat them...what made it worse was when they conducted their senior night activities after the coin flip and we went home.

I'd rather have done what the kids from La Canada and Temple had done those two years then work with a coin flip. Because in those boys let their work on the field determine whether they kept going or the seniors turning in the jerseys one final time on Saturday morning.

VOICE OF THE WARRIORS;

"ANY OF THE THREE TEAMS COULD HAVE WON THIS YEAR"??? WELL THE TEAM THAT WENT UNDEFEATED WITH NO LOSSES IN LEAGUE WON THE LEAGUE AND THAT'S AZUSA, by the way that's two years in a row. So i'm a little confuse with your comment. I believe Fred had Workman winning the league and that didn't happen. AZUSA won the League without any excuses and just played hard physical football!

AZUSA AZTECS BACK TO BACK AND WENT UNDEFEATED IN LEAGUE TWO YEARS IN A ROW, I'LL SAY COACH SCHERF GETS COACH OF THE YEAR!!

GOOD LUCK IN THE PLAYOFFS AND LETS GO FAR!

AZTEC PRIDE!

Aaron,

Pretty wild scenario. Temple City loses to San Marino that creates a 3-way tie with La Canada. San Marino wins the coin flip - so TC and LC have to play a tiebreaker for the final spot.. TC loses and stays home for the playoffs.

Tell me, because you were there first hand. Would you rather have the third playoff spot decided that way... or through a three-way flip like Bonita cam out on the raw end of. I'm thinking at least TC had it in their own hands and decided on the field.

And technically, the system used is officially the “25-Yard Tie Breaker System” as defined in the CIF Blue Book. As opposed to the “10-Yard Tie Breaker System” that some areas use, and the Amat folks remember from the legendary 5OT battle with St Paul that some attribute to the removal of OT - then the return form the 25 instead. Many people, and unfortunately among them some writers, simply call any tiebreaker used in California - a "California TieBreaker". That's how all myths, urban legends, and old-wives tells live on. Misinformation.

But the old folks may remember the real "California TieBreaker" that was used in the '70s. The ball was put on the 50-yard line. The offenses alternated plays - one at a time - until each team had run four plays. The offense and defense would run on and off the field after every play and at the end, if the ball was spotted on your opponent's side of the field, then your team won.

Amat won a BIG CTB game vs Los Altos in the mid '70s with a catch on the Los Altos 49 yd line to win by 1 yard! That may have been the last time the Lancers and Conqs met on the gridiron. (I think it was Los Altos. We beat Pasadena with a tiebreaker too at some point. They say the mind's the second thing to go... I don't remember the first!)

So no one is talking about the California playoff that TC and LC had last night. I don't understand exactly what it was as I was listening to to the Mid Valley Sports Show. Temple City had to go play an overtime essentially against La Canada after Temple City lost to San Marino and La Canada beat South Pasadena.

all i can say is wow! what a great game last night. simply put, i thought this was the most complete, thorough, and balanced game bishop amat has played in the 2 years i've been watching. run and pass defense was stellar and run and pass offense was dominantly efficient. i can't remember my exact words in a post last week, but i had a feeling something special would happen friday versus notre dame and it certainly did. mcclanahan, anderson, and ruiz had great games and deserve lots of credit, but did anyone else notice how dominant bishop amat's offensive and defensive lines were? nothing short of extraordinary. truly a pleasure to see. i don't think the score indicated how in charge of that game bishop amat was. i can't wait to see who bishop amat draws for the first round or the eventual path it would have to take to make it all the way. my only regret from last night is that my son johnson did not score (johnson is not my son, but i couldn't resist making that joke as someone suggested he was my son on another topic... sorry xyz lol). at any rate, bishop amat has proven it is worthy of its place among the top teams in the pac-5 for sure. good luck next week. i will be there and can't wait. on another note, i would like to congratulate all the sgv teams that will be going to the playoffs. i agree with joe amat in that regardless of level, each student-athlete who gives of his/her time practicing and learning the lessons of the game and life should be proud of any and all accomplishments for i truly believe that if everyone could do it, everyone WOULD do it. congrats to all.

Interesting posts here over the last 24 hours to say the least eh ?

Anyway, as funny as it sounds, I appreciate the nice words from so many, and to the others, am I gonna stop posting my silly jokes, and “Notes on Amat ?”

Naaaaaaaaaa sorry folks. Ha ha ha.

Notes on Amat:

I think that the absolutely funniest moment of the entire night came at the end of the football game when all of those kids rushed on to the football field. Once they got half way there, either one of the school administrators, or one of the coaches stared them down and gave them a very stern look. Once they saw that, they all ran back to the stands with their tails between their legs. If was really funny to see.

As for the game itself, Davis Cazares once again was a monster on defense. He laid out more than a few of the receivers last night and when he ventured into the backfilef, he ended slamming down more than his fair share of running backs

In this game the defense more then stepped up, and it was clearly evident in the way both lines frustrated their game plans. In fact, if many of you recall, in the last visit by the Knights to Kiefer, their quarterback ran for a seventy yard on the third play from scrimmage. This time however, I was more that certain that it must have come as quite a shock to kasdorf to see that he couldn’t do nearly half of the same things tht he did to us last year.

I believe that the Knights whole game plan was to come in to Kiefer and replicate the success that they enjoyed against us last year, but it soon became clear that this was not going to be business as usual. Wow, what a difference a year makes.

You know, last night after the game, a few of us parents and some of the football players went to see a late night showing of 2012. During the ride to the movies, one of the kids shared some of the more “colorful” language that coach Hags had expressed to the team as a whole earlier in the week in which he had made a point of telling them that he was more than disappointed at the way the Crespi quarterback had manhandled our team last week.

Anyway, to say that he really wanted to express his “belief” that the team would perform much better this time around was kind at best, and of course, the end result showed out there on the field last night.

BTW, I know that often so many people head straight to the parking lot at the conclusion of a game, but if many of you ever have some free time afterward a a home game at Kiefer, some of you should stick around just a few extra minutes to see just how the Lancers celebrate a victory. The band, the cheerleaders and the team all get together behind the SAC and just go absolutely crazy ! It’s always so much fun to see it all of that excitement and shear pride displayed right after a game. Kinda makes ya proud !!

Simply awesome !!

Wow! I just can't get over what Hags and crew have done at BA. In fact, I'm quite jealous. Congrats BA! Amazing year with what most seem to say wasn't the best talent around. Like Joe has been saying for years. Coaching matters. Way to rep for the SGV boys. PLEASE do damage in the post-season! If my boys only had that type of coaching....oh the possiblities. Good luck Lancers!

Freddy,

Not a bad call on the photographer. Game of the Week is always a tough one inthe SGV, because I completely get the "two-valley teams" matchup. When we play someone form out of the area - even though it may be a better game, higher level of play, etc, etc... the local angle really makes sense. The "Cover-it-Live" thing looked kind of cool - so I'm certain many in the Amat Family appreciate that service (some pro teams use that on their websites home page - so you're in good company!) I'd even suggest you leave the filter off and just allow anyone to comment with their updates from any game - then the whole valley can keep tabs on each other in the playoffs.

Which leads me to say something I meant to mention in response to someone yesterday - but is even better today. While an Amat victory and a championship in one of the toughest leagues in the country is an outstanding achievement, for the kids involved a league title feels just as special for the players at San Dimas or Azusa and a coin-flip elimination is just as devastating for a Bonita as it was for the Lancers the last time in the old OC/Serra configuration.

So congratulations to all the league champions for great accomplishments... and to those whose season ended - or whose football careers may have - realize that it is possible to be extremely proud of how hard you've worked, and still be disappointed in the result. Take those lessons forward - that's what sports is really about.

and smallcitymc... I was thinking the same thing when I saw the headline. We hope to get back to the point where everyone doesn't think these victories are "stunning" - but expected. You could see the confidence and "swagger" in the players eyes last night. The "swagger" I mentioned yesterday afternoon - the focused swagger that says "I'm ready to do my best - because my best is needed".

I loved Jerry's confidence and how hard Anderson ran. I loved how the defense flew at the ball and the schemes to put pressure on Kasdorf. On another note - I'm pretty sure the message got back to Jay that we don't want to cross that line to the wrong kid of swagger. There was somewhat of a disrespectful gesture near the sidelines after scoring the touchdown that, essentially, put it away. I know it was just emotions getting in the way and sometimes it's hard not to get excited, but someone is always watching. Jay knows what I'm talking about - so we'll leave it at that. But that's not the way we do things. just keep pounding away and let your game do the talking.

"....And if we should win let it be by the code - With our faith and our honor held high..."

LANCE R, YOU ARE THE MAN! HOW TRUE ALL THIS WAS LAST NITE.

Lance R said:
jcaz ,

Where has your confidance gone? You sound like you are going to Amats funeral tonite. Head up man we are going to get this one(win) tonite. As Amat people we walk with Swagger going into this big game not with doubts or what ifs. Cheer up Man Hags is perfect at Home. JV/ Frosh will rebound and turn into some mighty fine football players in the long run. Varsity will win tonite. Using words like Tragedy, Raw Deal, not be able to show how good we are??...What kind of Fan are you? How about "FN yes!" "we are playing for a piece of the Serra League championship" or even better We could be crowned Straight up Champs tonite With our win and a Crespi Loss. All the doubters came in here with their 2-8 0-10 1-9 Amat is re-building takes before our season started. To be here tonite in the situation we are in you could not ask for a better senario. Mighty Are The Men That Wear The Blue And Gold. The tide turns tonite. It is True ND has had our number for 3 years and have taken out a can of WOOP a-- on us, but remember 2 of those 3 were Verti years and it is tough to beat a team twice this being Hags second shot at Kevin Rooney and ND. Hags will find a way to win. Gains some confindance JCAZ before you even step on the Amat property tonite.

Great effort by Walnut last night to close a very dissapointing season in which they missed the playoffs
i guess all we can look towards is next season
ive heard alot of questions about whos gonna be the next qb but no one has mentioned the new kid hicks(from Duarte) who has been with the team since midseason but was practicing with the JV and didnt suit up for any games. I saw him at practice and his accuracy needs improvement but he blasted a perfect spiraled 50yds down the field. I dont see brandon or the JV qbs leading this team next year. just a thought
and at RB we have a solid group coming up and WR we have 2 returning staters in #17 and coleman
at LB restrepo and collins return
although our DBs and line will need work

all we can do now is hope next season is better but wish the best of luck to our seniors in their future

JACAZ words os wisdom...errrrr two-face

You know, life is so funny sometimes. Here we sit tonight on what could be an extraordinary run by the lancers into the Pac5 playoffs this year. However, it may never even happen. But, if the team does in fact get there, I have no doubt that they can go very very far. Having said that, there is nevertheless a possibility that they may never even get the chance to prove just how good of a team they truly are this year.

What a tragedy to actually have a far better record this time around than last, and not even be able to show just how good you are. Man, what a raw deal.

HEY JACAZ, what maybe now you are a believer. We Lancers stand tall and go to battle as confident as ever. What is your story?

I went to every freshman game in Jay's freshman year. Everyone knew back then that he would be a star. Some kids develop the "it" factor and some kids already have it. I don't believe I'm taking anything away from him by saying he had the "it" factor even back then. Yes, I know he works hard and nothing comes easy for him, but you can just sense his talent when you see him. As many of us mentioned back then and do now, Jay will be a legitimate D-1 prospect should he decide to continue his football career.

I don't believe you can use the word "stun" when talking about an Amat victory anymore. They've proven themselves over these past 2 years. What "stuns" me is the fact that some folks still don't seem to take them seriously. The funny thing is that they play better in bigger games.

Damien congrats. You deserve the #1 seed.

JCAZ I just read the words of the prayer that someone put on this blog this morning. It is inspiring and it does have real meaning to it. Amat is a family not a nation. We are not the raiders, we are Amat. People like Lance R and others have failed to show that. Thanks for reminding us that we are Christians and Catholics first.

Fred,

Next time Bonita plays a football game, make sure that correspondent Mike Mumford covers the game. What a joke! Reading the Walnut 30, Bonita 15 article you would think that Bonita was in control of the game!

His opening sentence that Bonita's defense held tough was so homeristic that I could puke. I haven't seen the stats yet but I'll bet Walnut went for 400-500 yards on offense and was never in danger. The only time Bonita moved the ball was with help from penalties. And he also forgot to mention that his qb was sacked 8 times. 8 times in one game against Walnut! 3 of those sacks came in the fourth quarter in the same series and all by the same player; Aubrey Coleman.

I'm pissed that our group of seniors won't get the chance to experience the CIF playoffs. Almost all of the non-leagues opponents that we beat are going on and we're stuck at home with a 7-3 record. My hat's off to South Hills, West Covina, and Rowland. I have a feeling that all three will do some damage in the playoffs. I just wish that we would have beaten one of them!

Last night more than made up for painful drive home from Encino last week. What a performance by the whole team. Every aspect of the game came together last night for Amat. Nice to see considering the second season starts next week.

Do you guys think this performance by Jay Anderson has put him in the mix for POY? I understand he may not get it, Muema is a monster, but it would be nice to see his body of work get him some consideration.

Anyways.... Fred don't worry about the critics of your work. You do a fine job and keep us well informed on all the happenings in the Valley. We are very lucky to have you as our writer. Keep up the good work.

Good luck to everyone who has a game next week.

Go AMAT!!!!!!!!!

hey cant win when it counts,

im pretty sure amat won a league title last nite! but i guess that doesnt count so that means that the win over notre dame to win league wasnt goin to mean anything. Go Amat!! They dont lose at home!! Playoffs round 1 they have a home game. they are undefeated at home.

In the battles that go on through life
We ask for a field that is fair
Give us the strength to reach and to strive
The courage to do and to dare
And if we should win let it be by the code
With our faith and our honor held high
And if we should lose let us stand by the road
And cheer as the winners go by...

Our Lady, Queen of Victory,
Pray for Us!!!

It's a great day to be a Lancer!!!!

FredJ said:

"...besides, Bishop Amat has been on the front page every week since St. Bonny..."

Well, you done did it...break the streak. Anyhow, don't you have a few digits on your feet that are available? Why can't you be like this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXMuWi0dUBc

Fred totally agree. I had to shake my head when Amat wasn't the cover story but you're absolutely right San Dimas and Baldwin Park deserved the "call".

And YES I was also say your Photo guys are the best...just look at that shot...perfection!!

Now about Damen.....lol

Fred ...here great idea # 4,3876

Take a picture with Guru in the middle of a Bishop Amat huddle covering his ears looking into the lens from up above with the caption:

"OKAY...SO I WAS WRONG!!!" MIGHT BRING SOME WELL DESERVED CHUCKLES...JUST A THOUGHT....LOL

Geeze Fred, I wasn't trying to insult either you or your photographers. I know your photographers are pros as I see the galleries on the Trib website. Sorry.

The GURU's biggest mistake was judging Amat based on his experience with South Hills. Those school's football programs are from two different worlds but this is hard to explain to someone that is unfamiliar with the Pac-5. I hope the last two seasons have been an educational experience for the GURU.The last time, he treated Amat's victory over St. Bonaventure like a fluke...he hardly acknowledged what was the greatest upset in YEARS in So Cal. High School football.

Perhaps this time, the GURU will actually congratulate Bishop Amat without having to be called on to do so.

Oh sure Aaron, I can take pictures while I'm taking stats, blogging, and trying to file a story by our 10:30 deadline, no problem. BTW, that's an insult to our photographers, it's not just focus and click you know, they're pros who get great shots.

Fred,

Definitely understand the pictures...however you could do it yourself take about 15-20 shots during the course of the game. However, no worries at all just a tip for playoffs the playoffs and Basketball Season.

Alum 89 said:

Pretty classless to think Amat is the only school that deservers front page coverage.

Nice answer Fred..

FINALLY!!!

It just amazes me how these kids dig deep to find a way to win when they have too. Sheer guts. Great job guys. Finally they came together defensively, offensively special teams and coaching. This score could have been 45-14 had it not been for a fumble and the TD that was called back. In my opinion when you have a more equal match in size and wieght, this team is going to be hard to beat. This is why we did so well against ST Paul. I hope they get the same results next week. Just call what I see. ON BLUE!!!.

First of all, let me congratulate Azusa on a well deserved Montview League Title. Praise also has to go out to a well coached Gladstone team and of course I have to give Mad Props to my La Puente Warriors. You can say what you want about the Montview League but after witnessing the most competitive season in a long time and believe me, this old dude has been around for a while LOL. Honestly, I believe any one of these 3 teams could have taken the league championship this season. With that being said, I believe Azusa, La Puente and Gladstone will fare well in the play-offs this year. That's right! All 3 teams finished with impressive records, all 3 teams have their strengths but most of all 3 team have a fearce competitiveness about them.

Best of luck to the our Montview League reps. next week and GO Warriors!

PS. All of you Montview League haters can take a hike!

I hope everyone understands that we only get one photographer on Friday night, and when we're fortunate, we get two if we steal an action shot from a sister newspaper. As far as Friday was concerned, I struggled with the Bishop Amat-Notre Dame and San Dimas-Baldwin Park games. I chose the Saints-Braves game because it was No. 2 against No. 3, for the league title, and two area teams, so I was guaranteed a winner on page one. If Bishop Amat had lost, we couldn't run a headline like "Crowning Achievements." Earlier in the year I took a shot with them against St. Bonny, and they won. It was great. It's always a tough call, but I went with the game that was going to guarantee a local winner, and besides, Bishop Amat has been on the front page every week since St. Bonny, and on the cover four out of eleven weeks....

call what I see - Was that enough offense for you last night? 200+each for Anderson & McClanahan. Just in time too!

Geeze amat89 you r crying about a pic other than amat?!? Like the tribune doesnt cover amat enough as it is. Sheeesh god forbid that Fred posts a pic of a team from a "lower League". LOL unreal. Fred thanks for posting that pic of the s.d./b.p. game. Its nice to see some variety from all levels. Congrats to the Saints for a hard fought victory and winning outright the Valle Vista league title!!! Goooo Saints. By the way B.P. nice stadium and thanks for being good sportsman. I saw many b.p. players congratulating the saints for a job well done. Its always a great atmosphere when these two teams get together.

BA's reward for winning league might be a first round game vs. Long Beach Poly, Mater Dei, or Los Alamitos. These are all THIRD place teams! The Pac-5 is a brutal world.

SGV430,

Pretty much my take, as the Bearcats Offense didn't show up until the second half. You guys won the big battle of turnovers with + four. Our guys should know they won't win a game if the QB is on his back, your defense got pretty good penetration all night and no one picked up Coleman all night. These two teams might be fighting for fourth place right now, but I look at what Bonita has coming back and it should be a great one. However that four place team does get a playoff spot since it will be a seven team league. Your boys played great..Bonita has only won 2-4 in this series since it started in 03...you guys are always a trap game.

Last night they kept talking about how Bonita was going to the play-offs and Walnut was not on the Mid Valley Sports Show. Bonita in '05 at 8-2 missed the playoffs, in '06 at 7-3 missed the playoffs. But no one talked last year about how DR was 4-6, .500 in league and was going to the playoffs and somebody else couldn't go and blah blah blah.

I think Bonit will get a relatively good draw for the first round, but not taking care of business in the last game kind of sucks but oh well.

Rio Ruiz Touchdown

http://www.cbs2.com/video/id=119488@kcbs.dayport.com

The amount of the 50/50 drawing from last night's BA vs. ND game at Amat's Keifer Stadium was an astounding $1,045.00

I was wrong! Amat you derserve all the praise you get. That was a huge win last night, I didn't think you had it in you. I wish you continued success in the playoffs.

Catch the 4th Quarter here!

http://www.ibnsports.com/hs

The person I am REALLY waiting to weigh in: Mr. SGV Scouting/'GURU'.

Before the season he LED the charge on how Amat was gonna be lucky to win THREE games. Can't wait to read the 'analysis' from this 'EXPERT'.

Mr. Guru, Mr. Guru can you come out to play?

LOL...why would I be jealous when I was rooting for Amat to win? And, get your facts straight because I have never said one bad word against the kids that play for Amat or the team nor, for the record, other teams/players...I do take issue with folks who make unsupported assertions or choose to attack the accomplishments of other teams...guys like you who live in a world of bravado and paranoia and just can't handle the truth...now, go take your meds like a good boy...

Not taking anything away from their game or its importance but I just dont understand how BP and San Dimas could have that picture on the front of the sports page. Amat vs ND with the league title of the Serra on the line was a much bigger game. Fred being at Amats game last nite, what happened? Division 1 and winning the title for Amat and I open my fish wrap to see BP/SD. The story you wrote and the players comments were all good but I was expecting a action picture with a statement accross that front page (Notre Done!) About Amat and what they acheived last nite. Hopefully we can get that next week as we take game one of the playoffs.

LOL!

Monrovia plays no one. What happened with San Marino? LOL! And Monrovia barely squeaked by Arcadia while St. Francis pounded them 40-0. Bishop Amat beat St. Bonaventure and SO Notre Dame not to mention taking it to Alemany. Monrovia is no where near this level of competition.They would get destroyed by this Lancer team.

On the other hand, a Bishop Amat vs. St. Francis game would be a better match up. But by analyzing common opponents, you have to give Amat the advantage once again.

COChargerfan = Jealous BIG TIME over Bishop's pounding of Notre Dame.

Watch how he congratulates first and then takes tiny pot shots at BA, BA's fans, and the Pac-5...

so freakin predictable...

CO defense is the real deal.. They get great penetration on running plays and play very oppurtunistic in the secondary.. Very, very impressive defense from top to bottom with strong athletes all over the field..

Offense got a confidence boost with the proficient passing display they put on behind sophomore quarterback Travis Santiago.. Muema will always get his, but at some point in the playoffs the Chargers will have to get big plays out of that passing game.. They may not need those until the Semifinals or later, but at some point, you've got to expect it will have an impact.. If the line continues to gives Santiago time, I see nobody beating this team, South Hills included..

On a Side note..........
BRUINS got a commitment from Corono RB Jordon James! Versatile, elusive running back.. Also, former No. 1 RB in the country, Darrelle Scott, has made it known he wants to come to UCLA from the University of Colorado.. Rumor is UCLA told him no.. I find it hard to believe the Bruins won't give him a shot when he was once the most sought after back in the country just two years ago.. They do have Oaks Christian Superstar Malcolm Jones also commited to UCLA though....

In any case, the Bruins went from beind devoid of runningback/playmaker talent to full of it...

RB's:
Jonathan Franklin/ Milton Knox/ Andre Dean
Jordon James/ Malcolm Jones

WR's:
Nelson Rosario/ Taylor Embree/ Terrence Austin
Morrel Pressley/ Randall Carrol
Where did Dominique Johnson go? He was so tall and surehanded at the WR position...

Tough time to be a Bruin fan right now, but you can definately see the light at the end of the tunnel.... I know its somewhere...

Congrats to the Amat players...the Serra League Champs. Good luck in the playoffs.

Jcaz, is it really surprising that your brethren turned on you for a minute of honesty when these same 50-year-old men espouse "hatred" for a fellow Catholic school such as St. Paul...calling them the "slime"…I got to say as a fellow Christian it is embarrassing. Initially, I thought the attack on you was pre-game jitters but the follow-ups proved otherwise…wow. Keep your perspective because your words reflect that you’re a better person then they were, are or will ever be…

Congrats to Damien for receiving the #1 seed in the Sierra. Now the real fun starts!!!

Fred, fed, ed.......
Well I guess you can throw your predictions out the window with that Paraclete Loss.... If you've been reading up on the Westside Blog you would've noticed that the always reassuring Observantcat mentioned that the Clete wouldn't even take 1st place in their league was right once again. The only thing really standing in the way of the Monrovia Wildcats and that CIF trophy is the Fed-ex truck making the delivery. The Cats come to play Lights out football every friday night. So Much for the Brave hearts in their loss to San Dimas. I'm sure it was a hard fought battle between two good teams, but when you step up to the plate against a bruising team such as the Cat's in these playoffs you better bring your AAA game or you will be sitting in the bleachers eating hot dogs and cheering them on the next week. Congratulations to BA for showing! not telling other teams what can be done if you believe in your program. I would love to see a East #1 vs. a West #1 showdown next year in the preseason. I know every eastsider must think that I'm crazy for even wanting a match like this one but I think the outcome might just surprise you even the BA haters may go against the grain for my predicted outcome. If history has a way of repeating itself Monrovia/Bishop Amat would be a SGV highlight reel. I was on the 82 Monrovia squad that came into Amats house and spoiled their California state #1 ranking. It can happen again if you let it. Good Luck this year and Hope you guys bring home the Big piece of metal. We may be seeing SD again before it's all over.

amat fans fight with each other? say it aint so?

Good job amat now make it count. And congrats huskies on another Sal tittle. Now the final stretch begins!

okat kh where did kc go...that's right
he went looking for love
in all the wrong places
surf os up but board broke heart manner
dogs love heart not unlke woman
she may love you but
i wasn't paying dues deer my love
she will come back playoffs
tc did are thing ring here see have
matthews big man shoulder hurt run banana

lol

dedicated to hk

*hope hk doesn't think "he" wrote this and freaks out...lmao

"BISHOP AMAT BEATS NOTRE DAME"

Lancers clinch a share of the Serra League title with a 31-14 win.

Staff Reports

November 13, 2009 | 11:05 p.m

Students descended from their end zone bleachers and stormed the field Friday night at La Puente Bishop Amat High.

It was an evening that will be long remembered for the Lancers because they defeated Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, 31-14, to win a share of the Serra League title with the Knights. It was the Lancers' first league title since they won the Del Rey League in 2001.

Bishop Amat (9-1 overall, 2-1 league), ranked No. 14 in the Southland by The Times, will start the playoffs as the league's top entrant because it defeated No. 11 Notre Dame (8-2, 2-1), which will go as the league's second entrant.

"We're just happy to be in the playoffs," Lancers Coach Steve Hagerty said. "As of earlier tonight we weren't even sure we were going to be there."

Coin flips for playoff pecking order became unnecessary after Los Angeles Loyola upset Encino Crespi, 41-37, to force a tie between the Cubs and Celts for third place in league. Crespi could contend for an at-large playoff berth because it finished with a .500 record, unlike Loyola.

Junior tailback Jay Anderson rushed for 167 of his 206 yards and all three of his touchdowns in the second half as the Lancers transformed a 10-7 halftime lead into a blowout.

Lancers quarterback Jerry McClanahan upstaged his more ballyhooed counterpart, completing 18 of 28 passes for 271 yards and one touchdown with an interception.

Notre Dame quarterback Ryan Kasdorf completed 16 of 31 passes for 217 yards and a touchdown but failed to find any sustainable rhythm.

"I think the guys up front were pushing pretty good for him," Hagerty said.

"Guys just showed up and played tonight. I'm real happy for them."

Bishop Amat sacked Kasdorf four times in the second half and held tailback Kenneth Boggs to four yards in seven carries for the game.

-- Ben Bolch

Charter Oak and Bishop Amat play on different fields. BA has two former NFL players and lord knows how many former head coaches on their staff. Jay Anderson was beast tonight!

S.D. Milf,
Get over your bolt ons, remember they still dont hide your face!

Well Insider, I was at the Walnut-Bonita game. I will tell you this, Walnut beat the hell out of Bonita. This game was a total physical mismatch. Rhodes punished Bearcat defenders all night. Walnut pretty much did what they wanted to on offense. I think Bonita is still trying to catch the Walnut QB. The Bonita QB spent most of the night with Walnut defenders all around him. To me Bonita looked slow and small. To bad these 2 teams couldn't have traded leagues this year. Walnut wouldn't be turning their gear, they would be getting ready for the play-offs. For Bonita it's on to the play-offs next week. But it will be one and a barbeque.
Someone said something about these 2 teams fighting it out for third place in the new San Miratonio league next year. I'm looking at these teams fighting it out for 4th place at best. Wesco, Rowland, Dranch, to big, to fast, to strong.

SGV430 Ouuuuut!

amat will lose in the playoffs. they always do.

BP DAD to SD MOM - Stay out of it, It's all about the KIDS!!!!Its only a game!! and GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP!!

Anyone want to start up the CO could beat Bishop Amat talk again? LOL

Fred...tough pill to swallow but Bishop Amat is on another level...or do they have o beat the Raiders to prove it?

I come on here expecting a new level of genius from the Amat haters and all I get is ..............crickets.......................lmao

AZTECS YOU SEALED THE DEAL TONIGHT,AND ARE THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! NO IF'S ABOUT IT! CONGRATS! AZUSA! OUTSTANDING JOB COACH SCHERF! YOU ARE THE MAN! AND MUCH CONTINUED SUCESS! GREAT JOB TO THE COACHING STAFF ALSO!!!

AZUSA AZTECS MONTVIEW LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!

BACK TO BACK 2009, 2010!

AZTEC PRIDE, IS ONE HAPPY FAN!!!

La Puente who,
Yeah, you are right. They may not know what they are doing there. If they did, the score would have been higher ... LP 49-Happy Rock 7....

If they DID know what they were doing back there, they would have made the 4 interceptions they blew. We should have won that game? No. You should have lost by more...if anything... suck it up and prove yourself in CIF. To quote a fellow blogger.... "Talk is cheap"....specially after you lose a game.

this is for you La Puente who.. yea LPs secondary was getting beat through out the game but when they needed to make a play they did just that. and of course the qb had plenty of time cause when their running back was blocking he was sure doing a lot of holding as well as #78. but when it comes out to is the Gladstone got beat by a better team even with not good calls so dont even try and bag on the DBs of LP. and they did have an Int and should of had more so good job LP and good luck next week and congrats to Azusa. GLADSTONE WHO???

"Bishop Amat sacked Kasdorf four times in the second half and held tailback Kenneth Boggs to four yards in seven carries for the game." ~LA TIMES

I still cannot believe it...

Custer, Screw U dont you wish your wife had ( . )( .)'s like mine... SD moms rock BP suck my husbands fat 8=========)----

Saint Fans: Lets be respectful. It was a hard fought game and both side's players and coaches did a great job. The Saints went in to hostile territory and won a championship. I don't think their toughness can be questioned anymore...EVER! They went toe to toe with a bigger team and knocked them around. SD players made some big plays too.

Saints...Don't say anything stupid. We are better than that. Bravetown...good luck in the playoffs. You guys played hard. Tonight was a playoff game.

P.S. Great snack bar!

To all the haters that said AMAT couldn't do, can't win in the big game, don't know how to play with pride, blah blah blah blah blah....I would like to direct you to the score board of tonights game. AMAT WINS 31-14. And being a former AMAT football player, I have the upmost respect for Loyola. Saying that, THANK YOU for beating Crespi tonight! you did something we couldn't pull out last week. AMAT and Loyola have always had a Love/Hate relationship; and tonight, we love you.

Head-to-Head gives AMAT the #1 Serra League seed. I predict that AMAT will be either the #2 or #3 seed overall in playoffs (Edison has #1 locked). Either way, its going to be a rocking night at Kiefer next friday!!

"Our Lady Queen of Victory, PRAY FOR US!"

Happy Rock...shut it. Yes you could have won, but it doesn't mean you should have won, because if you should have won, you would have.

Pass on La Puente all night their secondary sucks #3 and #7 dont know what the hell they are doing back there. WE should have won

Congrats San Dimas Saints !!!

Hey Brown &Down
WHO ate crap tonoght? YOU and BP HA HA HA!

GO Saints!!

SDHater said:

you can sit on the porch with Brown man too!

Loser!

Congrats San Dimas Saints !!!

Bonita lost, also had guys out again. Practice this next week boys for the second season, keep your heads up and push through.

How come you guys didn't target Aubrey Coleman a lot, he was a good sport tonight. Rhodes was unstoppable, geeze. Bearcats gave up too many plays...but our offense didn't show up until the second half and yeah. No one covered Coleman on defense and after three weeks of having a lot better O-line play they regressed. Good Job Walnut, Bonita will see you guys next year in League.

KH, what's up with KC not playing tonight? We'll need him next week!

Also Chad Jeffries came out to Watch the game.

What's the final for CO-LA game, good on Bishop Amat!

WOW !!!

Congrats Bishop Amat !!!

FIGHT ON
TM

Brown & Down

You suck and so does BP. Go have a beer on your porch and eat some heavy SH##..

SD KICKED THE CRAP OUT OF YOUR TEAM.

obviously, I'm not at the game tonight, but Walnut is up 17-0 at half. This is a good match up for Walnut because they might be fighting against Bonita next year for that final playoff spot.

More pressing though, I heard some rumors earlier this week of the players basically skipping out of practice. I was hoping to talk to some of the coaches or parents to see what they knew. Hopefully, someone will come in and clarify. If this is true, Walnut's football program is in worse shape than I thought.

Baldwin Park who, typical fashion they lose the big games, and go out first round of playoffs.

http://www.ibnsports.com/hs

GO LANCERS!!!!!!!!

You know, 73, I don’t really know anything about you as a person or even what you have done in your life outside of this blog, but please, what ever you do, don’t sit here and patronize me by telling me of all people, about how I should feel about a “hall of fame” that honors our nations war dead.

I have stood along side many of those very same names that you see in that hall over at Amat every day.

Oh, I may not have been right beside many of them when they fell, nor did I even know any one them by their first names, but I’ll tell you this, I knew everyone of them in a far different way than you could ever do in your life...

Just keep that in mind the next time you feel you need to talk about honor, pride and what it means to be a Lancer.

You can have the last word because, I’m no longer going to comment on this subject.

jcaz,
Keep the doom and gloom to yourself. As far as next year, we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. Last years team, along with what is happening this year is laying the foundation to the future. In the meantime we have bigger fish to fry. Keep the faith baby.

Jcaz or better known as Jfraud

jcaz,
Your last post says it all . You really have no idea what it means to be a LANCER. If it wasn't for the old timers and I mean the people before me , students as well as parents we would never have had the opportunity to partake in the traditions and history of AMAT and being a LANCER. Maybe you need to walk thru the halls and the HOF and the new military memorial and find youself again and feel that rush of pride going thru your body in the fact that you were and still are a part of our great school.

I really feel bad for Amat right now what started as a story book season is now over. They have a slight chance with this being a home game but unfortunately I believe it is to big of a mountain to climb.

Prediction: ND 55 Amat 13

HaHa, Chino Hills Coach your funny! What? You dont want the results of the coin flip known because you might be thinking Diamond Bar might smack you?
Just for your info Glendora is #2 !

all amat bloggers are old farts and have hired help so they can change their diapers including jcaz. Whats has this blog come to. At least the amat blogger are helping the econpomy with all the baby boomers going into retirement homes AKA amat bloggers.

THE BISHOP AMAT VS NOTRE DAME GAME WILL BE ON IBHSPORTS.COM LIVE.

As an old time Lancer I have to say that I couldn’t agree more with JCAZ. All you parents and old men in rocking chairs should read carefully what it is that JCAZ is saying in here if only because he is so right. Winning isn’t the most important thing, but having a sense of sportsmanship, honor and a belief in your faith are paramount to any football game that can ever be played. Shame on you old men

Then it begins.....

Wow, talk about coming out of the woodwork Yikes !

Teams that are truly able walk with that "swagger" are those that have put in the daily effort and know that they are prepared. They realize that they have a tradition to uphold and have lived up to that standard each practice. They know they are ready to face any competition - because they face competition every day - against a teammate that is giving his best too!

That's the kind of "swagger" I like to see the Lancers walk with. Not the cocky swagger like you can't be beat, but the confident swagger that shows you are ready to give a great effort - because you know that your best is needed to defeat an opponent that *could* beat you if you don't. Those are the kind of games competitors love. Don't forget the games you lose - but remember they could happen and do something about it. That's why you choose to attend a school that faces the best high school football has to offer. Now it's time to go out and prove you deserve to be mentioned right along with them.

Hello everyone, man whats up with this I haven't seen Amat fans turn against each other for a while. You amat fans need to stop talking about coin flips and whatever else needs to happen so you guys make the playoffs. Simple go out there and sock ND in the mouth, let them have it and claim what is yours.

Los Altos Conquerors will live to see better days!,

You nailed it when you said that Los Altos had a good shot at beating CO. We completely shot down your defense and your offense. If it wasn't for that tipped pass in the last seconds CO frosh would have shut out the entire miramonte. So I guess the frosh will have to deal with their outscoring the league oppenents 152-6, instead of 152-0.

Good luck CO, conserve players for the playoffs. Our guys should be out by the 2nd half coach.

73,

At this point, I don’t really know what else to say.

Believe it or not, it's not a matter of saying "oh I went to Amat around the same time that Moses went there, so because we hug out together, and because I’m an old timer, my poop don't stink like yours does"

Whaaaaa ???

I mean like, what in the world is that suppose to be about anyway ?? Come on dude, really ???

Anyway, moving on here….

Like I said earlier, for many of you folks who are lucky enough to get some seats right next to the cheer leaders this evening, please pay special and close attention to the words that are spoken just before the game this evening by them.

The pre-game prayer has a purpose and a meaning, otherwise there would be no point in saying these very words. First of all, it reinstates the fact that we are Christians and Catholics first, and that the game, no mater how important it may be, is just an afterthought at best. These words are perhaps one of the most inspirational words that you will ever hear spoken, before a football game and I invite you to listen to them very carefully, because in the end, these words truly do have a special meaning.

“….and if we should lose, we should hold our heads high….. and “cheer as the winners go by.”

It puts it all into perspective doesn’t it ?

We're rooting for you Baldwin Park. We'll be at the nv/cov rivary game tonight, but still will be rooting for you. Good luck and have a great game. Not a great year for our vikings but through it all i have not read any trash talking from you BP supporters and have seen you guys on our side of some games. GO BRAVES & GO VIKINGS!

Stealth Title,

hey too bad thats all that your kids won at los altos was that make believe freshman league championship. To bad they couldn't attend a real school. what a loser, give you benchwarmer kids a break.

SPARTANDAD#2,

you need to stop sucking so much amat 8====), its getting kind of sad when youre wishing everyone good luck. next year are youre probably going to be rooting for amat when your son is playing against them, your a fool.

damien and amat hate each other, it always has been that way.

Only Lancers that have worn the Blue and Gold would understand the brotherhood we have. We might not be playing tonight but our brothers are and we support them under any circumstance.

Jcaz,

Nice try at wit and humor. Old men? rocking chairs? How old do you think we are? Age does not matter here. A Amat Alum does not make one old, only wiser young buck. To come on here with your head down and tail between your legs, playing the two-sided coin of,, If Amat does not make it.... then flipping it to... I will be at their next game and they can go far should thay make it is a doubtful insecure person that wants to be right so he goes to the old two-sided coin. I guess you will be sitting on ND side tonite in case your intuition holds true but when Amat takes over and the score flips to their favor we will see you creeping behind the In and Out truck trying to blend in with the Amat crowd. Guys like you are two-faced and have no loyalty but just love to come in here and talk Amat football claiming to know whats best then when we are in a tight spot like we are in tonite your flip side comes out "you know I dont no? Jacaz has now been exposed as a bandwagoner that has to strong affiliation to the Amat program. We know where we stand with you now Jcaz. How about one of your lousy jokes now....

jcaz,
If you have to ask that question and I believe it was directed to my post then I guess you are not a true LANCER at heart . Take that from an old man who has a lot more history of being a LANCER then you . Remember one thing if it wasn't for all the old LANCERS in those rocking chairs where would you be right now.

Not to be a spoiler, but isn't it a wee bit premature for anyone to claim that it's a 3way tie for the Sierra League Championship yet??? I hate to jinx it...so I'm not celebrating yet!! Either way, we're in the playoffs! Go Tartans!!

Sierra League Champion Spartans,

idiot, that is for seeding not who is the champion. You would be Co-Champions, hope you aren't a Damien Grad........

You guys are too funny. Really...

Look, as I have said many times before, I am not a homer like a lot of the people are in this blog. I call it as I see it, and if it ticks some of you guys off, oh well, what can I say really ?

BTW, if the lancers go out and win tonight, then of course I’ll be at the next gae right ? But at the same time, if they should fall short this evening, then that would in no way, lessen all that they have accomplished so far this year.

The very fact that I have even mentioned the mere possibility that they may not get beyond tonight is as obvious as the zits on WERD UP’s nose. But what makes it even so much more funny, is the fact that many of these old men, take this as if it’s life or death to them.

Oh and BYW Spartan dad, thanks for the good words, but just between you and me, neither Joe, me or 73 will be suiting up this evening…..

Anyway, for some, I guess that my post was a “sad and doubtful one,” but I really, at this point, I need to ask…….where in the world did that one come from anyway ?

You know, maybe we shouldn’t allow old men in rocking chairs to blog after 10am if only because they might hurt themselves trying to get to the bathroom.

People, it’s just a game and I want all of you Lancers to remember this one very important part of it and it comes from the pre-game prayer that is said at the start of each and every game at Kiefer Stadium. You should all know it by know if only because it will be said once again before this game this evening and that is this awesome prayer...“and if we should lose, we should cheer as the winners walk by. Our lady queen of Victory, pray for us”

Sends chills up and down my spine ever time I hear it. Simply an awesome prayer !

Damien won the coin toss and will get the 1 seed regardless of what happens to Chino Hills tonight, Sierra League Champion Spartans

Right on Lance R!

Los Altos Conquerors will live to see better days!

"league championship"

Hey Numbnutz. Sorry to tell you, there is no League Championship for freshman, or jv. It's just a take off of the AYSO "everyone gets a feel good trophy" made up by the frosh/jv coaches who try to make themselves look important to the varsity staff. Both my sons won a "frosh League Title" at LA in the past four years. I still laugh at the thought of it today.

I will be posting live updates from Bishop Amat on twitter, which is posted on this thread. Twitter's much quicker, as soon as I post something, it shows up immediately...

jcaz,
Save your sad and doubtful post for another blog. Our outlook for the future is very bright with upcoming and incoming students. The foundation has been laid so no worry. As freshmen go maybe those three losses will show them it is not enough to walk the walk (SWAGGER) but you also have to play the game everytime you step on the field. I would much prefer they learn those lessons as freshmen as opposed to later when it really counts on Varsity. As Lance R posted the mind set is much different now then in years past and we will beat ND . To me this team has proven they are a very good team and regardless of where and when it ends they have had a hell of a season and by my book it will continue. AMAT WILL SHINE.

Just an FYI, i will not confirm or deny any coin flip speculation until after the games tonight.

Hey Glendora fans let's not forget our guys that are down at La Puente who are Warriors but will always be Tartans to us.
Coaches Roher, Maloney & Crook.
Good luck guys as you take La Puente into the CIF Playoffs we will be pulling for you too.

San Dimas can't hide behind a computer tonight.

I hate to say this but if you want to talk about future and potential look no further than Charter Oak. I saw them play versus our freshmen team yesterday for the league championship and seriously I thought we were good and had beaten South Hills freshmen convincingly among other teams but along came Charter Oak yesterday and they humbled us with a blowout win which could of been much worse too. Someone said they went undefeated. Regardless, if Bishop Amat's future is as good as your advertising sounds like that could be one more reason why these two titans need to clash in the preseason. Good luck tonight Bishop Amat and were going to try and do our best to play the spoiler versus Charter Oak. Sad that years ago our game meant something when L.A. and C.O. played each other. B.A. represent our Valley well!

jcaz ,

Where has your confidance gone? You sound like you are going to Amats funeral tonite. Head up man we are going to get this one(win) tonite. As Amat people we walk with Swagger going into this big game not with doubts or what ifs. Cheer up Man Hags is perfect at Home. JV/ Frosh will rebound and turn into some mighty fine football players in the long run. Varsity will win tonite. Using words like Tragedy, Raw Deal, not be able to show how good we are??...What kind of Fan are you? How about "FN yes!" "we are playing for a piece of the Serra League championship" or even better We could be crowned Straight up Champs tonite With our win and a Crespi Loss. All the doubters came in here with their 2-8 0-10 1-9 Amat is re-building takes before our season started. To be here tonite in the situation we are in you could not ask for a better senario. Mighty Are The Men That Wear The Blue And Gold. The tide turns tonite. It is True ND has had our number for 3 years and have taken out a can of WOOP a-- on us, but remember 2 of those 3 were Verti years and it is tough to beat a team twice this being Hags second shot at Kevin Rooney and ND. Hags will find a way to win. Gains some confindance JCAZ before you even step on the Amat property tonite.

Best of luck to Amat tonight. Go out and kick some ass tonight Lancers. Shut up all the haters,you guys are more than capable. Good luck Joeamat, JCAZ, & AMAT73.

Hey, Fred are you a psychic? That picture you have posted above is the exact same expression the Amat Nation will have at the conclusion of the azz beating they will take tonight!

“Mighty are the Men who believe in Fools Gold!”

ND 34
BA 17

Jcaz - The future of AMAT most certainly remains bright. The way our JV team has turned it around only solidifies my position on the future of AMATS Football Program. The Freshman class remains a brightspot for the school (despite going 0-3 in league) there are still some VERY GOOD players on that squad. Mesh them with the recently found JV squad and returners from this years Varsity squad and I see a Damn Good Team for the years to come. The freshman squad was a victim of inexperience "all the way around". Not to worry though, my Lancer faith remains strong and "We live to play another day." Go Big Blue!

I went to the JV game yesterday at Kiefer and I have to sat that I was pleasantly surprised at just how much of a turnaround that team has made, especially when you consider the absolutely horrendous start that they had earlier this year.

BTW, what in the world happened to that Freshman team anyway ? These guys were the opposite of the JV’s at the beginning and I made it a point to go and watch as many of those games as possible even though they only played like 3 home games the entire year. Anyway, these guys they looked like world beaters out there, now however, I don’t even know if that team could even fight it’s way out of a paper bag.

Going o-3 in league just about destroyed their swagger, and it really put an end to all that talk about what a dominating team were going to have in the next few years.

Oh well, that’s life in the Sera league I guess.

You know, life is so funny sometimes. Here we sit tonight on what could be an extraordinary run by the lancers into the Pac5 playoffs this year. However, it may never even happen. But, if the team does in fact get there, I have no doubt that they can go very very far. Having said that, there is nevertheless a possibility that they may never even get the chance to prove just how good of a team they truly are this year.

What a tragedy to actually have a far better record this time around than last, and not even be able to show just how good you are. Man, what a raw deal.

Hey, one more thing. I tried to post something in here last night about the Sierra Vista Game. UNFORTUNATLEY, THERE WASN’T ONE!

I know because I went to it, and found an empty stadium. OUCH !!

So, I went to Citrus College instead, and watched the Tartans and the Bulldogs put on a very entertaining game. To bad one of these teams had to go home after the game last night, because they both played with their hearts on their sleeves. That game had so much meaning to both teams, and it kinda reminded me of the game being played tonight at Kiefer. I only hope that the results are a bit different tonight for the Lancers though.

Baldwin Park Blogger's!! Can you imagine someone not winning a league championship in 17 years. That is a mockery. "Talk is Cheap"

Come on # 22 the twins ( . )( . ) are rooting for you.

Etiwanda beat Rancho yesterday in OT. Is this a good thing or a bad thing for Charter Oak???

Seems like the only ones talking crap on here is BP right? thats all Ive read....... leave it all on the field...... GO SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Soft Dimas thats funny I guess you got that from Los Altos thats what they said!!!!! right before they ate grass......

Amat will come to play tonite. This is when the team and coaching staff are at their best, when tested and put between a rock and hard place. The unthinkable happened against Crespi and Oluth Last year with a at large playoff vs Poly that just missed being a victory ,,Amat came up huge in those games. This year St. Bonnie and Alameny games were huge and Amat found the will, all past accomplishments, I know. People in the SGV lets pull for our Big Dog here This is a one game playoff/Championship game here. I have this feeling this will be another one to remember at Kiefer. Amat Victory! Mighty are the Men that wear the Blue and Gold.!!!

Amat- SHOCK THE WORLD MEN! We all believe that your blue collar attitude will pay dividends tonight. Stick with your smash mouth football and victory is yours. The 12th man will be at Kiefer tonight in full force.
The most important part to winning is BELIEVING you will win! "BELIEVE"
Good luck Bishop Amat!
Amat 31
ND 24

SDHater & Brown&Dumb,

Maybe we shouldn't show up tonight cuz you are scaring us with your words, hahahaha.... Please, keep calling us what you want, SD will leave the talking on the field. Oh yeah, and best of luck in your 1 playoff game you guys will play. hahahahaha, Peace!!!!

lay down on the broad? ken stop drinking bud light so early in the morning.

is amat going to be able to ride the wave all the way to the shore..i hope so. would love to see amat and bonita get rings in the same year.its like surfing on those long waves in hawaii.sometimes you need to lay back down on the broad and start paddling to get a little speed back then jump up and finish the wave, haily.hopefully you guys didnt buy a ticket to the show to watch next weeks flick,sit down and have some pop corn and finish the movie,,lots of presure on you guys remember your #1 on the polls .and were only in the top 20 zero presure.
good luck tonight. amat mad dogs
k.h. go bearcats. i got a feeling.

HEY SAN DIMAS YOU'RE GOING TO PAY FOR ALL THE CRAP YOU TALK. TONIGHT IS COMING.

Amat beat down tonight. Go ND.

Can't wait for us to beat up on soft dimas tonight. BP wins big!

Let's go Lancers!

Amat fans, get to Kiefer early, cheer loudly and wear Lancer BLUE.