Random thoughts after a great weekend of football

Can anyone contain La Serna’s three receivers – Jonathan Rodriguez, Freddie Sanchez, Kyle Gluck …

Although occasionally erratric, La Serna QB Ben Burke’s performance, that is delivering in the clutch and making big plays at the right times, running and/or passing, was the best in the position I’ve seen this season …

Games starting at 7:30 p.m. are killers for the WDN deadline, especially when the last three or four minutes can take as many as 20-25 minutes …

Teams that win games they are supposed to win should be judged on that basis, and not on the perception of how big the point differential should have been …

La Habra’s (and San Diego State’s) Ronnie Hillman sets the standard for versatility, a superb running back and an outstanding receiver, but the Highlanders’ best ball carrier may be Joshua Quezada. And he’s just a junior …

In terms of dependablity and performance, week in, week out, Whittier RB Daniel Enriquez ranks with the leaders …

Montebello 34, Alhambra 16: Trying to figure out how high Montebello has climbed or how far has Alhambra fallen …

It may be because of the size of his school or the division it’s in, but somebody should be paying more attention to Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary QB Cesar Hernandez, who keeps putting up big numbers. This week, it was four TD passes in a 50-7 rout of La Salle to keep the Cardinals in playoff contention …

Those who question why St. Paul needed a comeback and then overtime to defeat a team with a 1-7 record shouldn’t let the score cloud the fact the Swordsmen needed a W and got it. Consider that underdogs often rise to the occasion in hopes of playing the spoiler …

So much for the rumor Montebello QB Eli Mendibles broke his hand punching someone during the melee following the Schurr game last week and wouldn’t play against Mark Keppel Friday night. He played, the OIlers won and another rumor down the drain …

Disappointing to see empty seats on La Serna’s side of the field. California clearly won the battle of fan support Friday night at Cal High …

Deliver us from public address announcers who seem to think they’re on the radio and feel compelled to explain to the crowd what the spectators can see themselves. And even worse, become very vocal cheerleaders for the home team …

Stay tuned …

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