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Bishop Amat clinches share of title: There were several scenarios that could have played out for the Bishop Amat High School on Friday night. The Lancers took the easy path — win. Ryder Ruiz threw for 398 yards and three scores and Torreahno Sweet rushed for 132 yards and two scores as Bishop Amat clinched a share of the Mission League title with a 38-24 victory over host Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks.
Pomona dominant in league clincher: Pomona scored on all eight possessions in the first half and coasted to its first league title in more than 10 years with a 77-7 victory over Bassett on Friday night. The Red Devils (6-4, 4-0), ranked third in the CIF Southern Section Mid-Valley poll, dominated the Miramonte League, outscoring league foes 267-21 on their way to the title. The Olympians (5-5, 2-2) dropped to third place in the league and will have to wait until Sunday to find out if they will get an at-large berth for the playoffs, which begin next week.
Damien eliminated from playoffs: Rancho Cucamonga earned the final playoff spot from the Baseline League in a 51-21 win over Damien on Friday at Los Osos High School. The Cougars (6-4, 3-2) make the playoffs for the seventh straight year under head coach Nick Baiz. The Spartans (4-6, 1-4) end their season with a losing record for the third straight year. “Our league’s tough,” Baiz said. “Third place wasn’t what we were hoping for, but we’ll take it and move on to the playoffs.”
Friday’s results
Baseline League
Rancho Cucamonga 51, Damien 21 — Another tough year for second year coach Mark Parades, Spartans eliinated.
Mission League
Bishop Amat 38, Notre Dame 24 — Amat finishes in a three-way tie for first and will head to the Pac-5 playoffs as No. 2 league entry following coin flips. 50-50 chance at home game in first round.
Mission Valley League
Arroyo 34, South El Monte 22 — Knights do their part now and have to sit and wait until Sunday to find out if they get an at-large playoff berth.
El Monte 40, Gabrielino 23 — With only two guaranteed playoff spots from the MVL, El Monte grabbed No. 2 with the win.
Rosemead 45, Mountain View 8 — Panthers go undefeated in MVL
Miramonte League
Pomona 77, Bassett 7 — Red Devils win Miramonte and many will consider Devils Mid-Valley favorites.
Montview League
Sierra Vista 41, Duarte 40 — Dons have to hope for one of four at-large berths in
Mid-Valley
Azusa 26, Gladstone 21 — Aztecs avoided a share of league title with come-from-behind win.
Baldwin Park 61, Workman 7 — Braves clinch second in the Valle Vista
Palomares League
Ayala 48, Diamond Bar 13 — Bulldogs win impressively but in three-way coin flip for third playoff spot they lose out, technically finishing fifth.
Claremont 28, Bonita 21, OT — Claremont won the game, then won a three-way coin flip 30 minutes later to claim third spot in Palomares. Bonita finishes fourth and gets first at-large possibility from Palomares.
Valle Vista League
Covina 42, Nogales 7 — Colts clinch third in VVL and could be dangerous in postseason.
Northview 38, Rowland 0 –Vikings go undefeated in Valle Vista and could get Mid-Valley top four seed
