- East Bay Prep Corner
East Bay Football Poll — 9/13
By Ben Enos
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 at 5:48 pm in East Bay Football, East Bay Poll.
| Team | Record | Points | Last week |
| 1. De La Salle (7) | 1-0 | 105 | 1 |
| 2. Pittsburg | 2-0 | 97 | 2 |
| 3. California | 2-0 | 91 | 3 |
| 4. James Logan | 2-0 | 85 | 4 |
| 5. San Ramon Valley | 1-1 | 77 | 6 |
| 6. Encinal | 1-0 | 70 | 7 |
| 7. Freedom | 2-0 | 62 | 10 |
| 8. Monte Vista | 1-1 | 54 | 5 |
| 9. Las Lomas | 2-0 | 45 | 14 |
| 10. Miramonte | 2-0 | 43 | 12 |
| 11. Heritage | 1-1 | 27 | 9 |
| 12. Pinole Valley | 1-1 | 23 | 8 |
| 13. Salesian | 2-0 | 21 | t15 |
| 14. Granada | 1-1 | 18 | NR |
| 15. Deer Valley | 1-1 | 6 | NR |
Also receiving votes: Campolindo (2-0, 4 points), San Leandro (1-1, 4), Foothill (1-1, 4), Acalanes (2-0, 2), Amador Valley (1-1, 2), Concord (0-2, 1). The East Bay Prep Football Poll is voted on by the prep sports staff of Bay Area News Group-East Bay.
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September 13th, 2011 at 10:20 pm
This week’s Poll,
I agree with the Top 7 but then Monte Vista should be below Las Lomas and Miramonte.
Predictions for this week:
Ferndale 23 at Fortuna 20:
(see earlier pick this week)
Campolindo at El Cerrito: Cougar coach Macey is another fine leader and after his team pasted MDUSD perennial tough guy YV, he wanted everyone to know that Campo can throw the ball, run it too and play some defense. YV is down but that was an impressive throttling.
Campo 44 vs. El Cerrito 21
MSJ at CSD: Now THIS is the game of the weekend! How about it fellas? Long were the odds three years ago that either of these programs would be talked about or communicated about in way, shape or form. MSJ is feeling big and mighty and they should, while CSD is determined to win at least 7 games in 2011 under coach Bella. This game on Sat eve might be better than any lower level game all weekend. I am rooting for a tie (in my heartstrings only) because both of these programs are sterling examples of perseverance. CSD has a better offense and that will matter.
CSD 36 vs. MSJ 21
Serra at Encinal: Last season the Jets hung tough but then they wore out in San Mateo. This season Serra is much better and Encinal is not. Serra’s weakness is trying to run wide but they excel at running the ball “downhill” between the Tight Ends and that is Encinal’s only weakness besides overpersuing sometimes and getting burned on the Counter or play action. This will be a good 1st quarter, and then midway thru the 2nd quarter Serra will pull away a bit. In the 2nd half look for Serra to open up a 14 point lead before handing the Jets a very rare defeat on their own tarmac. Both teams are very good, but Serra is better.
Serra 40 vs. Encinal 21
Pittsburg at Monte Vista: PITT has not even begun to scratch the surface of its potential by all accounts and that is VERY BAAAAAAD News for the host Mustangs. This will be a great night for Pitt and after this game Monte Vista will tumble from the East Bay Top 15, as they should, this is not a high quality typical MV team and Pitt will roll the dice all night long and keep coming up 7’s (as in touchdowns).
Pitt 48 vs. Monte Vista 21
Livermore at Dublin: Ooh boy this is a juicy game too! Haubner’s Cowboys trying to find an open range to let DD run wild in their six-shooter veer attack. Problem is, Dublin has a new Sheriff in town and his name is coach Wade.
Cowboys have two impressive wins over mediocre squads, and Dublin is undefeated in a very good DFAL this year before league play of course. Wade must have his troops dialed in to play very sound “assignment football on defense” and in class, it’s rumored that his defensive players are uttering the words “dive, keep, pitch” under their breath much to the chagrin of their teachers trying to teach English, Geometry and Art.
Military Historians loathe super powers and cannot stand the fact that usually Bigger defeats Smaller, most of the time. Unfortunately, it will happen thus…
Livermore 24 vs. Dublin 21
James Logan at Foothill: The Colts have Long and Beasley, and they might as well be Thunder and Lightning, Salt and Pepper, Sweet and Spicy, or Amazing and Incredible. Logan is entering the turning point upward for this season and next, and they will be a Top 4 team in 2011 & 2012 because they are so young and super talented. Last year Foothill defeated Logan after the Colts had opened up a big lead – then Logan gagged on its own success and ate Crow for dessert, a telltale sign of its youth. But this year, Foothill is down and Logan is up, and even though Sweeney is a great coach, a Pair of Aces (Beasley & Long) beats a pat hand of talent.
Logan 47 vs. Foothill 20
Bellarmine at San Leandro: Bells 45 vs. SL 10
Marin Catholic at Berkely: MC 48 vs. Berkeley 13
8-man football (out of respect)
Point Arena at Anderson Valley: Home team takes this fast action shootout.
AV 32 vs. Point Arena 23
September 14th, 2011 at 8:46 am
Pitt vs MV- I think this game will be closer than what everyone thinks. Pitt has the better team but I also think MV is pissed off after being embarissed last week against Serra. If MV starts off fast then Pitt could be in trouble. If Pitt thinks this is the year then the can send another statement to the EBAL.
Pitt wins 28-24
Logan vs Foothill- Logan is good but Foothill is always well coached. Foothill will give Logan everything they can handle and I think have a real shot at winning this game. Upset Alert!
Foothill wins 17-10
Berkeley vs Marin- Marin will blow out Berkeley this year. HC Sims has lost his team, coaches, and parents and I don’t see how he can ever recover.
Marin wins 45-14
Campo vs EC- EC has some very talented players and they look to possibly win the ACCAL this year if they can get past PV. Campo has been solid in the first two game but lets see how they look against guys that can go up and get the ball.
Campo wins 35-21
Encinal vs Serra- Serra is very tough and have one of the best players in the area in Wilson. This is a good match-up because both teams run a similar scheme both offensivly and defensivly so prepare for a physical game. I like the Jets but they are too small for the much bigger Serra and the Jets will wearout like they’ve done the past two years.
Serra wins 35-21
Fremont vs Miramonte- If Fremont has there players back of elgibility than the Mats better watchout! I was very high on Fremont coming into the season but with all the kaios going on over there its hard to imagine that they have it together.
Mats win 28-14
San Lorenzo vs Alameda- Two teams looking for a win badly. HC Jacob Wright is one of the worst with good talent and size over there and HC Moyer let Northgate put 56 points on his defense last week. Hopfully Alameda puts on a better showing this week at home
Alameda wins 35-21
Livermore vs Dublin- This will show how good of a coach HC Wade is. If he beats this team then the DFAL watchout
Dublin wins 21-17
September 14th, 2011 at 10:09 am
I am a bit surprised there has been no talk of the Folsom Deer Valley game even if people have in their minds who is going to win, Folsom is a state champ coming to play another team from the bay area. this makes 3 away games for them against tough teams. I saw last week that Deer Valley had 5 interceptions which is alot for any team regardless of who you are playing at the high school level.so will it be a good game does Deer Valley have the DB’s to play with Folsom? as far as offense its Folsom passing vs Deer Valley running. Defense I think will hold the key and looking at the lines that advantage I think goes to DV but this is High school so any given Friday.
September 14th, 2011 at 10:37 am
El Cerrito finally got good. Sorry folks but I have El Cerrito winning a shootout.
EC wins 47-38.
If Miramonte plans on running that QB 20+ times this game then they are in trouble. Fremont plays with pride, plays violently, and will compete for the OAL championship this season.
Fremont wins 26-17.
San Lorenzo sucks.
Alameda wins 49-28.
Dublin may be the perfect fit for coach Wade. Livermore is much improved. But Dublin’s scheme will give Livermore headaches.
Dublin wins 24-10.
Berkeley. Damn Berkeley. Do something already. Will bigger faster stronger prevail?
Marin wins 35-21.
Monte Vista played Serra and lost big. Is Serra that good? Did Monte Vista want to tackle? Pitt will be a lot faster than Serra and more spread out. Malik Watson and the bubble screen may be too much for Monte Vista and if their WR still dont want to catch the ball they will be in for another tough ball game.
Pitt wins 56-20.
Foothill has a long history of good traditional football. Go Foothill go. Grit and grind for that victory. Can Logan score quick and often?
Foothill wins 17-14.
September 14th, 2011 at 10:45 am
Pitt will win against MV but because of penalties and turnovers this will be close..Pitt 34-24
Logan will beat Foothill but this will also be close…
Logan 27 Foothill 20
September 14th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
If Pitt does beat MV it will be due to Pitt being more physical. What Serra did on Saturday was create the template of how to beat MV. MV is a finesse team that was absolutely dominated on the line of scrimmage. Some one at norcalpreps.com had posted a link to a stream of the game. I was able to watch what I assume was an archived copy of the stream on Sunday. Many posters on this blog have made comments that allude to how soft MV was/is. I think Serra exposed this. Serra has more team speed but more importantly, they were much more physical. I thought the game was over in the 2nd quarter. I think the match ups favor Pitt. Not because of their speed (which Pitt does have more of), but because of how physical they play. The win over Foothill was due to the physical play of their defense. The game against Castlemont was a waste of time (thanks for nothing Jefferson!). Galli pulled the starters middle of the 2nd quarter. Although this is week #3, it does feel like Pitt has not yet “uncaged” all of it fire power on offense. Hopefully (my bias clearly evident) this occurs on Friday.
By the way, I was looking at the all of the schedules of the teams in the BVAL, and it is possible Deer Valley might limp into league play 1-4. On the opposite side, Antioch, with a favorable non-league schedule and playing very well, could be 5-0 when league starts.
Should be fun.
September 14th, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Pitt Grunt- You also have to take into consideration the strength in schedules. Antioch may turn out to be 5-0 but i can promise you those games will not prepare them well for league. Same goes for liberty. Liberty hasnt played anyone to major over the couple of seasons.. the only one i can think of is Miramonte and maybe fremont.
September 14th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
Just gotta say this…I will be at the DLS/Aquinas game that will be on ESPN next week (just moved to Ft. L). I have seen Aquinas play twice and win but not very impressive. They have a new coach and still kinda looking for their identity. They have not seen a team that is as well coached as DLS. I think the DLS offensive line will surprise them with how they get-off the ball. They are big upfront but a little slow. I’ll take good coaching and speed at this level anyday. DLS wins this one!!!Go Spartans!!!
September 14th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
Nick Pelosi- “that QB”? 26-17? Hahaha. Talk is cheap…
September 14th, 2011 at 4:19 pm
Pitt beat Foothill by 14 and MV is much better than Foothill. I’ll be the first to say that they beat MV beats Pitts narrowly. By the way i think CAL would crush both these teams!
September 14th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
De La Salle will dominate EBAL, best opponent will be San Ramon.
DLS will need to show some total all-around domination with Fridays game with St. Mary’s of Stockton. They need to open that can of Whoop A?? just a bit before heading to Florida.
September 14th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
JV Clayton Valley takes on De La at CVHS next week Thursday at 5pm. This should be a fun game to see while De La Varsity are in Florida. You will get a good chance to observe some up and coming talent on both squads.
The list…I would move San Ramon up..De La Salle will control..but San Ramon is showing that they will be tough.
September 14th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
HOW COME PINOLE IS STILL RANKED THEY LOOK SO BAD AGAINST RANCHO COTATE.. I GUESS NO ONE PAYED ATTENTION TO THE GAME.. 56-20 and still ranked? ahahaha
September 14th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
Honolulu,
I hope you are right! I will be making the long journey to FL. I just found out I am on the same flight as the boys from Sparta…good omen, i hope! Shin, i agree we need to open it up on Friday!
September 15th, 2011 at 8:58 am
Who is the one person voting for Concord? Speak now or forever hold your peace!
September 15th, 2011 at 10:46 am
At least Amador got 2 votes, as they beat Concord in week 1.
September 15th, 2011 at 11:55 am
here is my list…
#1 – DLS
#2 – Cal (here until they lose, no matter what pitt and logan do) and might not happen until week 10..
#3 – Pitt
#4 – Logan (could jump pitt if show better vs foothill)
#5 – SRV
#6 – Freedom – most impressive wins so far…but dont see them getting much higher unless they can beat pitt
#7 MV – very average showing so far, but did lose to a premier team
#8 Encinal – can jump MV w a better showing vs serra…but still need to prove they can beat a step up opponent until you can put them above top d1 programs.
#9 Heritage – ugly loss last week..but do we really think las lomas is better after just 2 games? las lomas was average last year and lost their do everything RB.
#10 – Deer Valley..again do we think miramonte or los lomas can beat these bigger more physical D1 teams?
#11 – Miramonte..2-0 start love their QB..should be great semi final game w enciinal for right to get cardinal newman…
#12 – San Leandro…a solid win followed but a loss to a top team..cant pentalize them too much
#13 – AV…barely loss to freedom again can’t pentalize too much if we are gonna rank freedom that high..
#14 – foothill…1 tough loss as well to your #2 how can they not be ranked?
#15 Granada..tough opener loss but seem to be doing just fine w out the twins..
too me 9-15 could be thrown in a hat and jumbled all over…1-8 pretty secure at this point..as long as MV gets it together and encinal hangs around at least until halftime…
September 15th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
norcalfball i agree with what your saying about las lomas miramonte but monte vista must drop out of the top ten sure serra is good but damn how about puting up a fight! I would be surprised if serra puts 50 on encinal. Norcalfball you got encinal miramonte in the semi’s so you got cnewman beating marin in the other brackett?
September 15th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
@Norcalfball
It is difficult to debate position changes of 2-3 slots after only 2 games. Your top 15 has the same top 15 as printed except you put Amador Valley and Foothill in place of Pinole Valley and Salesian. I don’t know if performance backs up that assessment if we’re looking at the 2011 season only. Regional preference I’m guessing?
September 15th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
actually i have san leandro, av, and foothill in
w los lomas, salesian and PV out…liked PV a lot, but that is a tough loss they took…none of those other teams have a loss like that and their losses are to better teams in my opionin…
to me to put los lomas at #9 after beating two below average teams is a little premature…they have CP coming up…get a win there now i can see them knocking on the door of the top 15…im not saying they aren’t good, but to put them their doesn’t seem right based on their wins…
now salesian does have 2 solid wins so far…i had a tough time keeping them out…but for me still the encinal question…got to beat a step up team before you start getting ranked above some of the big boys…but again impressed w their two wins so far..problem is there is only MAC left that can give them any kind of a game..
its early i agree…doesn’t mean much i agree..just putting my two cents in..isn’t that the reason for the blogs…not trashing on any of these teams just giving my logic..
September 15th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
@ dudley
i agree a real bad loss by MV..but who doesn’t have a chink in the armour behind them…nobody w stelar wins and a few other teams with tough losses as well..and to nobody as good as serra…
like i said encinal can easily surpass them w a solid showing this week.
September 15th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
To me, Livermore has shown more than Granada in the 1st 2 weeks. They have had convincing wins over both Northgate and Liberty. Granada staying close to Heritage in week 1 initally looked promising, but when Heritage was then crushed 38-3 last week it now doesn’t look so good.
September 15th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
NorcalFootball you did a great Top 15 breakdown.
I looked at all of the 1st half of season schedules for the d1 and d2 teams. I cannot believe how brutal Foothill’s schedule is, the top 4 teams in the east bay to open the first half of the season
Horrific schedule.
I spoke with a good friend today in San Ramon, and he said Dublin is outstanding this year but he also picked Livermore to win.
September 15th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
Foothill didn’t have much choice on whether to play DLS or Cal, but I have to give hem credit for scheduling Logan and Pitt. MV actually looks to have had a tougher schedule, with DLS, Cal, Pitt and Serra. Foothill played D3 Novato while MV played Castro Valley. But Foothill having to play Cal and DLS with their 1st 2 league games is pretty brutal.
September 15th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
coach sweeny always plays a pretty good pre-league schedule. he was playing Novato back when they were on top.
September 15th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
You are right Big Joe. I don’t think Sweeney was looking for an easy win. Novato was always a very strong team until last season. They won NCS (2A now D3) in 2005, 2006 & 2007 and lost in the finals in 2008. I still remember that ’06 team that took apart a pretty good Miramonte team 48-3 at the Coliseum.
September 16th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Dublin is loaded with good talented kids. They will have a legitimate run at the dfal title. Livermore is improving and they have Drew. Should be a fun game to watch. Dublin 35-28
September 16th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Pittsburg at Monte Vista tonight is a tough one to call. I can’t pick the winner, but I hope to see 50+ points. This could also be a preview of an NCS playoff match-up.
How many D-1 college prospects will be on the field at Monte Vista tonight? Inquiring minds want to know…and we know the gurus out there know.
September 16th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Norcalfball, you’re killing me. I agree that PV is not top 15 but you’ve got to see Salesian in action to appreciate where they are at. It may be D4 but the team could easily play up and be successful. The line is excellent, big and strong, the backs are quick, the receivers fast and sure handed. And the defense is even better. They’ll take care of Mack and smoke Kennedy a lot worse than Miramonte did.
September 16th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Pitt looks to have their best team in years and MV’s defense is a huge question mark after giving up more than 80 points he last 2 weeks. MV has beaten Pitt 3 years in a row, but this looks like it is set up to be Pitt’s year. If Pitt doesn’t put up some serious yards running the ball, something is wrong. They should beable to overpower MV. I only know of 1 D1 prospect on MV, Lockie. Pitt has better athletes across the board and most likely some D1 guys. Has anyone on Pitt committed yet?
September 16th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Prideballer please pinole would take care of u n youll find out next year that is if knightengale mans up but i suspect he’ll try n stay n da bfl. They could easily play up well y dont dey? come on marin catholic is the real d4 champs if dey chose 2 stay down. Central catholic is small enrollment school how bout playn dem not swett? Paydirt if mv pitt game is close wats dat say bout the eastbay wen the #3 team cant beat a team dat got dismantled n embarassed!?
September 16th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Stop the talk about what Salesian will when they won NCS & chose to play EMery, St. Liz & CSD. You could have guaranteed games with ST. Pats, Encinal, Moreau, & ST. Mary’s. BUt your COach is Gutless. You can stil petition to D-III if you really think state is an option.
September 16th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Pride Baller said it right. This Salesian has it all. Their RB went for 187 and 4 TD’s on 19 carriers in the first half. The line is amazing and could compete with any line in the section. Don’t hate Bill just because they have a small student body. Go watch them play sometime….truly talented team.
September 16th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Perkin…get your facts straight. SPSV and St Mary’s ran from Salesian. Salesian didn’t choose not to play them, they chose not to play Salesian. Why would the defending DIV champs run from teams they had been playing for years.
September 16th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
big game in the city of alameda tonight get there early gonna be tough to find a seat. to of the best coaches in the bay i can’t wait i’ll see you all at thompson field for the rebels vs the hornets!
September 16th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
They didn’t want to play Salesain cuz Slasesian refuses to play in their league. Period. They play Emery insteas by choice.
September 16th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
BillJ, if it is close at MV tonight it says that Pitt has not separated itself from 2,3&4 in EBAL, and MV is getting its act together. I have a gut feeling that the Pirates will trounce the Mustangs, but they must avoid dumb penalties and turnovers. Otherwise, it will be four in a row for the Red&Black.
If you are saying that the East Bay is having a down year because MV lost big to Serra, I say it is too soon to tell. The acid test is playing a solid half against DLS, and a solid 3 quarters against CAL. DLS and CAL are the teams to beat in NCS, though CAL’s defense may be vulnerable in the secondary against a quality pass-happy team.
September 16th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Perkin & BillJ, you are missing the mark regarding Salesian. I don’t know how they ended up in the BFL years ago but no one associated with the program wants to be playing Emery, St. Liz, etc. Nightingale was not happy that SPSV and St. Mary’s bailed but at least he booked a strong Inderkum team to replace SPSV. St. Mary’s is way down right now, Kennedy won’t be much of a test but is probably better than the Panthers. Also Bill, I think Salesian would have to be favored in a game with PV but we’ll never get to find out. Nevertheless, this is the last year they have to play in the BFL, too late for this talented group.
September 16th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
I’ll back up some of the Salesian talk. From a discussion I had with Nightingale, St. Patrick-St. Vincent and St. Mary’s backed out of their games with Salesian. Also, Nightingale told me that he was told by NCS commissioner Gil Lemmon that Salesian is no longer a fit in the BFL, so yes, Salesian will become a member of the new league (still unnamed as far as I know).
September 16th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
Salesian fans, your team has it together. But they should have been in the BSAL a long time ago. No knock on the quality programs they have. If SM and SPSV backed out, shame on them, but in the past that was a huge game SM vs. Salesian since the mid ’60′s.
Salesian was always comp but they didn’t beat SM until 1972. They lost 6 straight with a hell la va team better than they have recently. Also SPSV never dodged the Chieftans before, I personally saw the Bruins dismantle 2 Javid Best teams in a row , one for a NCS championship. No hate on Salesian brotherhood, hope there’s no hate going the other way either- all 3 schools have fielded top teams in the past, SM is down, but SPSV is not- they average 9 wins a season. As far a Nightinggale goes, he’s run a very good program, but Salesian was better with SHAG and Peters in the distant past, so Nightinggale needs to do his homework and respect the old CAL if he wants respect personally.
September 16th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
Pinole Valley, your once proud program could not beat Salesian with Freddy Tag this year. The days of Ayers, Toretta, Sevum and others are gone. You still do have good coaching, your coach is ex- Salesian.
September 16th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Pride Baller
Salesian 9-0 in 1971 going into the CAL championship gaem against St. Mary’s at Nichol Park in front of 4000 plus. Final 30-20 SM and na Cal championship. They were an excellent team that year, however played CSD and Oceana and padded their stats. When they hit us, we padded their ass. Ask SHAG!!!
September 16th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
Pitt 7, MV 0 after 1 minute. 3 runs 80 yds. No D.
September 16th, 2011 at 7:12 pm
MV no huddle keeps Pitt D off balance. MV scores on 4th and 3.
7-7.
September 16th, 2011 at 7:17 pm
MV forces punt. The D is in the house. Dumb Pitt penalty on fair catch. DOH!
September 16th, 2011 at 7:21 pm
Pitt forces punt after a dropped long pass for MV. Both Ds are finally here.
September 16th, 2011 at 7:22 pm
An aside from prep, intriguing game for Cal against Presbyterian tomorrow afternoon at ATT Park. I hope the Bears dont overlook ‘em..
September 16th, 2011 at 11:22 pm
wow does this mean the BVAL has caught up in competition with the EBAL?
September 16th, 2011 at 11:41 pm
It may mean that MV is not very good this year. Mitty beat defending D1 state champ Palo Alto tonight, the same Mitty that SRV beat earlier this week. Pitt certainly showed well against both Foothill and MV, but most observers have DLS, Cal and SRV (if not others) ahead of those teams in the EBAL race. Don’t get me wrong, Pitt looks like they are for real, but Encinal took Serra to OT tonight and Cal blasted CV, so it looks like MV is just not a good team.
September 16th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Hats off to MV. They played very hard and kept Pitt off balanced with the no huddle in the first half. Lockie is the real deal. He threw the ball well tonight. Pitt’s defense made some smart adjustments and was able to bring a lot of pressure on Lockie in the second half. Many of Pitt’s kids grew up tonight. You always wonder how your team is going to respond to adversity. I think last year’s team would have folded. Pitt had one special team’s break down giving up a KO return for a TD. I will take giving up only two TDs to Lockie. Did I say he is the real deal?? Running game was on fire all night. Vunipola with 200+ yards, Cotton with 195, and the 3rd string, #28, with 50. I really wish Galli would allow Watson to through the ball more. He has three very good WRs that need to be incorporated more into the offense.
As good I feel about leaving (dam cold in the bleachers) with a W, everyone in the stands witnessed a very scary injury. Pray to God that young man is OK.
September 17th, 2011 at 12:06 am
I love the way Encinal plays football. Tough sons of guns over there almost took down Serra.
The matchup I’m dying to see would be Encinal-Salesian. Can the Pride still petition up to D3 for NCS playoffs?
September 17th, 2011 at 12:11 am
Very interesting week alot of close games, and well played football
September 17th, 2011 at 2:07 am
Oh Boy. Really? Who is Salesian? Are you fn kidding me? Do your homework. I will do my best to restrain myself. Get a clue.
September 17th, 2011 at 3:05 am
jfk football rules jfk of kennedy lost tonight but will make div 3 play offs and shock some teams just wait n see
September 17th, 2011 at 10:21 am
KillerD went 6 for 6 last night on winning picks.
Can’t wait for tonight’s “Showdown in F-Town” as the California School for the Deaf encounters Mission San Jose Fremont in a battle of Unbeaten’s.
CSD wins tonight and KillerD goes 7-0 on the weekend. See (prediction on this game at top of this thread).
Question: What happened to the MV player last night in their game vs. Pitt, injury?
September 17th, 2011 at 11:11 am
@ KillerD,
The MV TE came across the middle, caught a pass, and was tackled by the strong safety. Not a hard hit but I think the angle of tackler caused the arm of the Pitt SS to make contact with the helmet, at least that was the consensus in the stands. The player was knocked out for close the 10 minutes. When the Fire Department arrived it looked like they immobilized the player, then he started screaming. Apparently, when the kid became conscious, he had a neck brace on and a dozen people staring at him. That’s when he started screaming. It was loud and terrifying. I am guessing he did not know where he was or who the people were.
Just an ugly scene.
September 17th, 2011 at 11:25 am
For sure terrifying for that MV tight end. For those of us that have suffered bad concussions it is easily one of the most frightening things imaginable. To not know who or where or why you are, is paralyzing.
Prayers go out to him.
September 17th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
prideballer no one associated with the program wants 2 play emery st.liz etc. 1 guy does ur ad/head coach does y else wouldnt dey have left da bfl. the man had jahvid best n still played the school of the deaf the man is not a competetior!
September 17th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
kemper congrats on ur 1st win buddy ur offense always seem to respond when you play those juggernauts. all you guys who went to encinal/serra missed out watching a high powered offensive show.
September 17th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
So Alameda High token program wants to talk a lil spit. Ok Sulamon you asked for it. Smash mouth football at the swamp this week. Should be a nose bleeder/braker. Busey over the middle and then CRACK can’t recognize him anymore. What’s up Jessie Lewis down set STUCK, Your head smacked up. Ha hahaha.
September 17th, 2011 at 12:59 pm
Nailhouse, Encinal- Salesian would make a very good game. When Javid Best was there, they were losing to SPSV who had beaten Encinal in the past. So on any given game, things can occur. Just look at last night. Could of Encinal brat Serra last nite, yep, would they beat them at another rematch? Most likely not, but you can never tell. Some teams match up better against certain opponents. No one thought Cardinal Newman would beat WCAL power Valley Christian last nite, but they did, and CN has beaten Encinal.
I am not a Salesian fan, hoever don’t overlook them or anyone else, anyone can be had on a given night.
September 17th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
who can beat who is just a matter of opinion. some ladies walk west mac on the right, some walk on the left. bye the time they get to High’s, Yo Mama picks the winners.
September 17th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Sparty say’s come on out to JV game at Clayton Valley HS and Cheer for Spartans and CVHS JV squads while the big boy’s are in Florida. Kick-Off at 5:oo pm Thursday Sept 22.
September 17th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
Mackey is ruining RB Isaiah Cortez at Kennedy (Fremont). WTF?!??!? He should get out of there.
September 17th, 2011 at 10:19 pm
KillerD,
May have to take you to Vegas…lol. You called the gutsy road wins with Fortuna/ Healdsburg, and Ferndale/ Fortuna last night…
September 17th, 2011 at 11:41 pm
@Nailhouse Dr. – get a clue? Really? don’t get you started? How much football have you actually watched. Salesian has one of the top O lines in in all divisions this year. Their running back has rushed for 187 and 4 TD’s and 218 and 4 TD’s in each of their last two games. All in the first half of each game. This team is for real. They just get hated on because they are a small school.
September 17th, 2011 at 11:45 pm
@Pitt Grunt- Malik Watson contacted the injured player, Erts, from Monte Vista and will be ok! I was scary injury though!
September 18th, 2011 at 9:56 am
To SCL Alum, thanks for the props and with CSD winning last night, KillerD went 7 for 7 on winning picks.
Great news about the inured MV player, glad he is OK
September 18th, 2011 at 10:24 am
Killer D, congrats on your 7 for 7. what’s your take on De La vs. TA in Florida? I say if they win, great- if they lose, they still have state state bowl implications.
Your thoughts?
September 18th, 2011 at 10:28 am
While everybody’s ripping Salesian for playing in the BFL (and Jimmy pointed out that this is Salesian’s last year in the BFL), did anybody notice that BFL member Berean Christian beat perennial Bay Shore runner-up SPSV by three TD’s yesterday?
September 18th, 2011 at 10:50 am
For all of those ripping Salesian for being in the BFL (and remember, Jimmy mentioned above that this is Salesian’s last year in the BFL), did anybody notice that BFL member Berean Christian just beat perennial BSAL runner-up SPSV by three touchdowns? It could be a long season in Vallejo, and it looks like they can start making up those “Untouched forever in the BSAL” shirts at Encinal.
September 18th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
Thanks Big Joe and regarding your poignant question about the upcoming DLS at St. Thomas Aquinas matchup:
1. In HIGH SCHOOL football, it gets oddly awkward, self serving and smacks of arrogance (not pride) when a HIGH SCHOOL football program lists “national titles” on their web site. There is NO SUCH THING at the high school level. I cannot stand the injected and absurd commercialization of high school sports to the extreme that some people attempt to take it in terms of wins and losses and phantom “national titles.”
But, I digress…
2. I believe DLS is quite beatable this season from an elite team: either St. Thomas Aquinas or San Ramon Valley this year. and,Bellarmine just missed.
3. DLS takes a five-hour flight and plays at 5pm PST.
4. This will be the 2nd Road game of a four-game Road stretch, and after STA, DLS must travel to play a VERY tough Livermore Cowboy team that has a full TWO weeks to get ready for DLS, and Livermore has the BEST Running Back in the bay area in DD.
5. DLS will work hard all week, study on the airplane, seat the position group players together with their coaches in tow monitoring and quizzing them along the flight. DLS will Do Everything possible to prep to win
*Sometimes however, no matter how well prepared you are, how incredible your history is, the other team is just as well prepped, slightly better talented and simply better that night.
DLS has their hands full this year in EBAL play with Livermore, San Ramon and Cal high, but of course they will be heavily favored.
IF DLS can afford to lose One Game in 2011, then THIS is the game that it will be.
St. Thomas Aquinas 23 vs. De La Salle 21
September 18th, 2011 at 1:08 pm
PS……..I was talking about STA stating “national titles” etc.
September 18th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
@ The Renagade,
Good news on the condition of the MV player and class move by your son. Props to you for raising a high character young man.
September 18th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
Do you have a projected score, KillerD, on the Friday night upcoming (albeit perhaps a mismatch) game with Willits hosting suprising Ukiah? I think this is the first Ukiah-Willits football game in ages if i’m not mistaken…
September 19th, 2011 at 8:05 am
SCL Alum, here is my complimentary prognostication of the week per your request, I hope you enjoy it:
Ukiah Wildcats at Willits Wolverines:
Both teams are humming at 2-0 and on the surface this matchup appears to be a marquee slugfest upcoming.
But, as in nature things change season-to-season and the Northbay & Central Northern teams are not laden with talent or crushing teams like they have been recently.
Nature is lovely, brutal, naturally culling and unforgiving and when a big mean Wildcat encounters a nasty Wolverine only one creature will survive.
For those of us who grew up watching legendary Marlin Perkins and his trusty sidekick “Jim” battling far away animals on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, it was a mezmerizing site to witness a Wolverine poking and peeping in and around its Den. Almost hypnotic actually, getting a glimpse of a surreal wickedly scary Giant Badger-like thing.
Willits – like that of its gnarly mascot USED to be hell on earth for visiting teams traveling to their homefield Den. Back in the day Willits used to go 5-wides the WHOLE game and air it out, and that was before most coaches realized it was legal to put 5 Wideouts in the game at the same time.
Ukiah – has a rich history as a former Spanish Land Grant and Hops crop exporter (among other crops they export)too. They also produce some fine wines and people are moving into Ukiah having grown 10% in a decade roughly. Normally, the more people that move into a emerging city = better talent, and ThAT is the case for the Wildcats.
Ukiah has played a tougher schedule than Willits and Ukiah is a much bigger school.
When a Wolverine (willits) is Inside of its Den it is a totally unbeatable animal, fearless and ruthless.
But out in the open field with no place to hide, a big mean Wildcat will subdue the Wolverine after a fierce battle.
Ukiah will get scratched up and bitten a few times on the road but it is Willits that will get eaten alive in the end.
Ukiah 40 vs. Willits 12
September 19th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Killer D. First let me say that I always look forward to your picks and enjoy your insight on so many different teams. Most of the time I agree w you as well. As far as the De La comments you may be right but I SERIOUSLY doubt it. They may get their knocked around a bit this week I agree but as far as EBAL is concerned, No Way. Even if they are down, which is quite possible they cake walk through league. Livermore is much improved over past years but until they beat someone in league besides Granada not worried. They could have two decades to prepare for the Spartans and not win. Have seen SRV and MV and neither can play w De La. Defenses are too soft. Cal is only one who may keep it close because they play physical and can run ball and keep clock ticking. All that being said I despise the Evil Empire and do hope you are correct and they lose to someone up here. Maybe then kids will start staying with there home (public) schools and we wont have an all star team that practices together 4 years.
September 19th, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Killer D, good points- I;m saying 27-21 DLS. Houston has to get untracked sometime and this is as good as any. DLS QB’s in the past always came out in big games(Poly-Mater Dei, Servite, etc.) Someone said something earlier about DLS all-stars from all the other arewas, those kids look pretty normal to me and small this year too. Could coaching, conditioning and dedication have anything to do with it???????
September 19th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
It seems like De La fans are not too confident about the match up in FL with STA. And everyone else is conflicted because they want Sparta to lose eventually but not to teams outside NorCal because they represent our best team. Where does every one stand on this?
Side note: No Livermore school will ever beat DLS. As for the Danville schools, Monte Vista doesn’t play D but a healthy SRV could be a long odds possibility this year. The Pleasanton schools are too down talent wise this season. But it wouldn’t be impossible one year with a deep, senior class and a perfect game.
Now Cal…they show improvement every year. Thought they might’ve had them with that onside kick at home last year…but no. Cal never seems to have a big name roster but rolls in preseason games. League will tell how Cal compares with other EBAL teams
September 19th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
Interesting, I guess Grant, Folsom, Granite Bay, Palo Alto and others pratice all 4 years together also. They must also have kids wanting to go there. Spark Baldman, the Evil Empire as you call it is here to stay, even if they loose. We can ask them to pray for you and your hatred in Chapel this week.
September 19th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Ya sure ask them to pray for me thanks
September 19th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Evil Empire Spark?? Really??
September 19th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
KillerD,
Very insightful, entertaining commentary on the natural breakdown of wolverines vs. wildcats..LOL. I would kinda agree, that Willits is no stranger to be hosts (just ask Previous NCS playoff travelling teams like the Loggerheads, the bay area teams heading to Humboldt/ Del Norte country, not to pass up a good pit stop in Willits at the fast food joints, etc. My only mild beef, if you even want to call it that, is that there is no Starbucks in Willits..Oh Well!