Whittier QB Alec Campos picks up yardage in Cardinals 43-21 win
First La Serna, and then Whittier, California and Santa Fe. Five weeks
into the football season (six if Week 0 is counted), the Del Rio League
is alive and kicking (23-7 overall). Making a strong turnaround from the week before
when the league went 2-4, La Serna won Thursday and the Condors,
Cardinals and Chiefs followed suit Friday, to make it four wins in five
games. El Rancho was the team that struggled, and Pioneer had a bye.
Whittier’s Wblester Gama (27), who had four catches for for 75 yards, lunges for extra yardage
Friday’s results:
Whittier 43, Whittier Christian 21
Like last year’s meeting between these teams (WCHS 41, WHS 13), one team
was dominant. Just a different team this year. Nothing more, nothing
less.
California 51, Buena Park 7
To show they can contend in the Del Rio League race, the Condors needed
to win big. Were 44 points big enough?
Santa Fe 13, Downey 11
The host Vikings were 1-3 but came in averaging nearly 30 points a game.
The Chiefs’ defense came in pumped for the game.
St. Paul 35, El Rancho 0
Running back Aubrey Haynes (ankle injury) watched as RB Luis Gracia ran
for 90 yards, QB Paul Lopez threw three TD passes and the defense held
the Dons to 60 yards total offense.
La Habra 56, Brea Olinda 13
Highlanders tune up for monster Freeway League meeting Friday against
visiting Troy. Yes, it’s early in the schedule, but many believe the
league title could be on the line.
Mayfair 33, La Mirada 7
Tough for a team to compete when both offense and defense are
struggling, but in a seven-team league, there’s still time for Matadores
to regroup. The question is can they do it?
Don Bosco Tech 35, Cantwell Sacred Heart 21
Host Cardinals won the first half, 21-7, but then lost the second half,
28-0, and and with it, the game. Missed opportunities have been a
problem. That’s not good with league play beginning Friday.
Leuzinger 16, Schurr 13
Like a lot of teams during early season play, the Spartans may not
understand it requires four quarters of effort to get a victory. This
time, the Spartans were 1 minute, 40 seconds short, during which the
Olympians scored twice.
Thursday’s result:
La Serna 45, El Monte 14
It looks like the Lancers have settled on a starting QB: Ben Burke, 15
for 25 for 292 yards, four touchdowns, plus running for two more.
Del Rio League readers poll
For the first time in at least six seasons, there is no clear cut
favorite for the Del Rio League championship. Rank the league’s teams
Nos. 1 through 6.
