- East Bay Prep Corner
Live blog: NCS prep football playoff updates, Saturday at 7 p.m.
By Jon Becker
Saturday, November 10th, 2012 at 2:26 pm in Uncategorized.
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November 10th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Anybody catch that Encinal and Novato game. It was a Thriller. Neither team played well on offense though.
November 10th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
gamebygame, Very sloppy game by Encinal and Novato had plenty of chances to put them away. Both defenses played very well as Encinal could not move the ball and Novato could not punch it in when they had the chance. Encinal was very physical today and put some good hits on Novato, taking out numerous players all game. The rb #20 for Novato ran tough and was the only bright spot for the hornets. Tough loss for them as they let one slip away.
November 10th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
wHY NO ec SCORE SURELY THEY DIDNT START AT 830PM. oR IS IT THAT NOBODY WENT TO THE ec GAME TO REPORT ON IT. nO RESPECT FOR THOSE GAUCHOS.:)
November 10th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
EC 35-JFK 0 2nd qtr..
November 10th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Where are all those EBAL haters at??…3-1 in the 1st round ain’t too shabby..
November 10th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Horrible game by the Jets. Don’t know if they got lucky or Novato got unlucky. Really took steps back from progress the last couple weeks.
November 10th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
2,
I saw the game too. #20 ran tough. The game was entertaining. One of the best games that i have seen played all year.
November 10th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Vic,
Actually, I think EBAL is 3-2. Both Monte Vista and Livermore got beat.
November 10th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
I was only counting D1…
November 10th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Good job jets keep slapping them hornets! Not pretty but the name of the game is survive and advance!
November 10th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Looks like Salesian had a hard time with Kennedy of Richmond…last week they bombed them 40 to 13 and now just getting by 16-8 and looks like San Marin was tougher then we thought..knocking off Fortuna 25-19…this had to be a good game to see,,,,And I thought that Valley Christian of Dublin would nail Sir francis Drake…but the tables were turned….this was a unexpected loss….
November 11th, 2012 at 1:10 am
Berkeley High Head Coach Sims Need To Be FIRED ASAP Need to Bring In James Barnes From Arroyo High School He Is The Right For The Job
#YellowjacketPride
November 11th, 2012 at 7:39 am
Bod vs.Ec ….Predictions?
November 11th, 2012 at 7:54 am
EC.. by a lot
November 11th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Berkeley High would have gone 0-fer in the BVAL and the EBAL . . . I have seen a lot of these teams play each other, and they would have been at the bottom of both leagues, probably with some close games against Livermore, Granada, Antioch, and Liberty. Sad considering all the talent at their disposal . . .
November 11th, 2012 at 9:27 am
Let Coach Barnes be out of talks until everything calms down. He’s probably going through a very tough time after what happened.
November 11th, 2012 at 9:42 am
EC vs. BOD should be a great game loaded with big play scoring. Lots of long runs, passes and points. My guess EC comes out on top unless BOD can run up some points and get a early big lead. Not sure how the O and D lines matchup but I know both teams are stacked with skill players.
Who wins the turnover battle between the 2 is the question.
November 11th, 2012 at 10:37 am
DJ….As good as Bishop ODowd is…El Cerrito will end the Dragon’s season 35-14…
November 11th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Encinal is a terrible team. They are incredibly lucky to have won that game. Novato is kicking itself for losing to the punch less jets. Lets see how good coach Tenorio is next weekend when they face Cardinal Newman. I’m thinking CN will put 50 on the Jets by halftime.
November 11th, 2012 at 11:15 am
terrible or not all those kids and coaches have accomplished more in 1 day then your entire staff ever has! they’ve actually won a playoff game what have the moyers ever done? the jets found a way it wasnt pretty but they got it done. i feel bad for bussey and gardner i bet they would love to be playing against cardinal newman next week.
November 11th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Sounds to me like there’s alot of parental involvement with the Alameda program. Unfortunately with too much involvement comes politics and over bearing opinions. Has anyone ever noticed how the dad’s like to be on the sidelines at Thompson field instead of the bleachers? C’mon let the kids play and let the coaches coach.
November 11th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Moyer has all of the weapons to go undefeated next year with Hameed, Doss, Hernandez, Coyne, and many others returning. We lose a couple of linemen but no one will be able to keep up with our speed. We will win the Island bowl next year and dominate the shoreline league. I don’t see anyone who can stop us. Go Hornets!
November 11th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
CCS play-off brackets are out. Serra, St. Ignatius, Palma are all in the Open Division bracket. They all played in their division last year. Is there anyway to find out if they were forced to or chose to?
November 11th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Island Chief, do you read the crap you write? Didn’t you say the Jets would get smashed this week? I guess if you write that every week, eventually you’ll be right. Nobody claims you! You are a man (or kid) without a team. Actually if you are a kid, I apologize.
Stop blogging, and finish your homework!!!!!!!! You’re making everybody on this island embarrassed!
November 11th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
are there going to b any head coaching job openings
November 11th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Congrats to the Miramonte Boys H2O Polo Champs- that makes their 13th title in 18 years. I understand how difficult it is to win a championship – your hard work and ability to consistently perform better than everyone else year after year is to be applauded.
November 11th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
How about we stop talking about the overrated encial jets. The jets glory days are over its time to move on and talk about a team that is worth talking about. Freedom demolished the wac division champions, oh yea i guess thats not important.
November 11th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
@ fb fan – it’s funny how some people really thought bhigh had a chance. these ebal and bval teams get better throughout the season. they get tested playing each other in their respectable leagues. it’s not how your season starts, it’s how you finish. just hoping the logan and freedom game will be a good one. 2 high powered offenses.
November 11th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
really Islandchief,, you must don’t know that Hameed and Doss are going to EC in Jan…. LOL !! Now how good are you guys going to be..
November 11th, 2012 at 5:37 pm
Coach Sims is a Horrible Coach After Coach Carter Left them Guys Berkeley been DOWN every year.
talking to some Sources James Barnes of Arroyo High Will Be The next Berkeley High Football Coach
November 11th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
Those are just rumors. I don’t think they would gamble on losing their senior year of eligibility if it was found out that El Cerrito recruited them to go over there.
November 11th, 2012 at 6:27 pm
EB prep fan, if the poor hygiene of the Encinal coach doesn’t embarrass the island? How can I?
November 11th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Berkeley Parent:
You’re an idiot. You want Barnes to replace Sims? You must be smoking that good stuff.
Secondly, look at who Carter played in the non-league vs who Sims plays in the non-league. He won league and challenged his teams with a hard schedule.
Look at Carter’s 3rd season vs Sims 3rd season.
You must be a doughboy because you sure like the cupcake aisle.
November 11th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
Enough said, Island Chief, enough said. Like I said, go finish your homework!
November 11th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
@SOng U
Actually new NCS transfer rules all Hameed and Doss would have to do is sit out the 1st month of BB season to be eligible for the full season of football. Good luck to them over there. EC is gonna be loaded next year with those 2 guys with what they already have.
November 11th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
The top four seeds of D3 handled business this week almost effortlessly. How do they fair in this week’s contests?
November 11th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
el cerrito 28 o’dowd 24 marin catholic 31 miramonte 14 cardinal newman 28 encinal 7 campolindo 28 analy 31
November 11th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
In Pittsburg…a new high school is under construction and will be named Black Diamond High…While this is good..it also means the Pirates will and could loose a good group of the team in the future…The School probably won’t go intooperation until the 2014 season…
November 11th, 2012 at 11:23 pm
EB football coach (Tenorio) , the Jets will get blown by 50 and you will have everything to do with it. Stop speaking on Moyer as he has more class and respect than any of you or your goons have. Go Hornet!
November 11th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
Junior,
Very nice of you to acknowledge Miramonte’s NCS championship in Water Polo over the weekend. Of course, what is most impressive is the fact that all their student athletes come from Orinda!
November 12th, 2012 at 12:38 am
WOW! That’s all I have to say! Strong comments about that Bekeley Job! Wow!
November 12th, 2012 at 1:04 am
who the eff is this berkeleyparent? Fire Coach Sims? are you kidding me? just like #33 EB FOOTBALL COACH said. the schedules that Sims put up versus Carter’s, Sim’s team would blow out the team your referring to. With Carter we played much lower level of teams and barely won leagues. But if you look at Sims, he has been pretty consistent with testing his players with good preseason match ups and due to the league change. We had better competition than what was given by the previous teams but we still came out on top to get that fresh league championship on our first year. So, please get out of this haterode and drink some gatorade playa
November 12th, 2012 at 1:31 am
The new Pittsburg high school you speak of is actually the old continuation high school. Still a Continuation High School though. Just a new name, new building, and new address.
November 12th, 2012 at 4:06 am
Not really voice. Most public school students come from their district.
November 12th, 2012 at 6:41 am
Hameed and Doss going to Ec next year Wow!! Ec would be loaded again as most of their current team are juniors they realistically could make a run next year also …what’s goin on over at Ec they also got some big-time transfers in basketball also this year…….As far as Ec vs Bod this week should be a good game for a half but I think Ec runs away from them I think Ec has too much and are playing better right now. I really wasn’t that impressed with Bod against Acalanes thought they should’ve beat that team easily but it took a miracle hail mary on 4th and 21 with 3 defenders on receiver and a bad pass interception while Acalanes driving for the win for Bod to escape with a win…..is it Bod coaching or what but those athletes looked regular on offense? Bod defense looked pretty good # 4 and #5 beast. Ec 32 Bod 14
November 12th, 2012 at 7:03 am
@ island chief – read post #35,, I’m sure you did,but read it again !! LOL !!
November 12th, 2012 at 7:15 am
@ island chief – read post #35,, I’m sure you did,but read it again !! LOL !! Moyer had the team this year !!!
November 12th, 2012 at 7:56 am
Song, Moyer has many college connections. This year, Tolbert will get a full ride. Next year he will get Hameed and Doss scholarships. Hornets get moved. Jets stay home & hang in the Southshore Lanes’ parking lot.
November 12th, 2012 at 7:58 am
bhsguest… they just want a black coach
November 12th, 2012 at 7:59 am
of ALL the coaches they could have… they picked Barnes lol
November 12th, 2012 at 9:33 am
If EC does defeat BOD this Saturday, how do they do it – running, passing or turnovers?
November 12th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Anonymous….EC will use all three..but running will be number one….The EC defense should contain BOD..
November 12th, 2012 at 9:49 am
Maxi…This is good news…I would hate to see Pittsburg winde up like Antioch when Deer Valley went into operation…
November 12th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Just to set the record straight. Was EC playing 2nd team in the second half when they scrimmaged BOD? I can’t believe that BOD coaching is good enought to come back from such a deficit. BOD was shut out in the first half.
November 12th, 2012 at 10:56 am
TJ calm down on the black coaching comments
Berkeley and San Lorenzo school dist did away with academic probation so JB and Simms did a hell of a job with a handicap like that!!!
WHAT REASON WOULD A DIST HAVE 4 DOING AWAY WITH ACADEMIC PROBATION— ARE U HELPING THE KIDS OR HURTING THE COACHING STAFF
plus i understand that Berkley didn’t have a weight room this year
WINNING SPORTS PROGRAM HELP BRING ECONOMIC STABILITY 2 THE COMMUNITY PEOPLE helps with the housing market as well as vending — I’m just saying
November 12th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Its true.
November 12th, 2012 at 10:59 am
island queef all this talent and you cant win games?!?! So if tenrio loses this week its his fault but moyer has lost 14 out of 20 games as a head coach who’s fault is that? Good for those kids too bad then never really had a realistic chance to ever win a playoff game or ncs playing for moyer.
November 12th, 2012 at 11:02 am
TJ — why do u say that
where are the facts
November 12th, 2012 at 11:17 am
The fact is that Berkeley won their league with a that features O’Dowd, Encinal, CV, Hayward and one other team and they also had a tough non-league.
Arroyo lost to Tennyson, went to OT with Mt. Eden (lol), and were not able to win the B league.
If the roles were reversed as such in the higher levels, ppl would be crying. Simms is doing a good job at Berkeley. Since when do people call for a coaching change after a school wins a league title?
November 12th, 2012 at 11:17 am
with a schedule* sorry
November 12th, 2012 at 11:49 am
TJ have u read uncle toms cabin
check it out
it could answer alot of ur questions
then check out the spook who sat by the door
another book that can explain alot
November 12th, 2012 at 11:55 am
Why does the NCS website show Saturday’s 2nd round huge showdown between Freedom and Logan will be played at Logan? It was my understanding that Logan didn’t get the same league champion designation status that DLS obtained from the EBAL, and that they were going to have to travel if they faced a league champ in the playoffs, which Freedom is.
Newark won the MVAL this year and is shown to be playing at Northgate (not a league champ) Saturday. Is Logan considered the MVAL champ? I know there had been some talk of only granting home field to league champs in round 1, but the NCS bulletin states:
“QUARTERFINALS (Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4) and SEMIFINALS (Divisions 5)
FRIDAY OR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 OR NOVEMBER 17
TENTATIVE SITES: League Champion or Highest Seed Host”
http://cifncs.org/sports/football/files/RESULTS/2012/FB%20div1bracket.pdf
November 12th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
@prep fan #62, I am pretty sure that the playoffs changed this year in that league champs would only host higher seeds in the first round, after that it goes by seeding to determine home teams. I am not 100%, but I thought I heard that earlier this year.
November 12th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
I thought I had heard that discussed too, but if that is the case the NCS bulletin should not even include the term “League Champion” for the Quarterfinal or Semifinal rounds and just say “Highest Seed”.
That is a big deal for this game, as it should be a barnburner. CalPreps has it handicapped at Logan 31 – Freedom 30. Had Freedom been at home, I’m sure there would be at least a 2 point swing the other way and Freedom would be favored.
November 12th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
TJ- don’t read the spook book- halloween is over.
November 12th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
@ anonymous,
When Ec and Bod scrimmaged Ec’s first unit dominated but when ec put second unit in Bod did edged them out.. Ec is pretty strong in all 3 aspects of the game but I think their defense is going to have to be stout to beat Bod this will be first team all year with these type of athletes that the Ec defense has faced.Hopefully the Ec coaches step up their game planning for the Bod offense.
November 12th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
island chief- Has anyone from Alameda high get a scholarship the last 10yrs. Thats why Hameed and Doss are leaving ! Tolbert should get a full ride.
November 12th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
You are absolutely right, league champion only goes into effect in the first round to determine who gets the home game. After the first round it goes strictly by seeding. That’s why after Logan’s game on Friday NCS had already determined when and where the game would be held even before the Freedom-Berkeley game was played.
November 12th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Thanks DJ – I thought that was the case.
The EC team on the field for the first half just dominated and of course EC went on to be undefeated the rest of the year. The question is what happened with EC last year? It looks like they went 1 and out in the playoffs. That’s some real improvement. The roots of this year’s BOD team (excluding QB) came from an undefeated JV team from 2010. I can’t see why they don’t have the same horsepower. I believe the coaches may have tried to re-tool the team a little too much.
November 12th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
It might be pointed out that BOD faced EC is a preseason scrimmage this year. EC muscled BOD pretty hard during the first half and would have carried a modest lead into halftime (had the controlled scrimmage format allowed for a recorded score), but BOD clearly won the second half and would have defeated EC on that day, had it been an actual game. Now, controlled scrimmages are poor substitutes for predicting actual game scenarios, as coaches are evaluating different players, formations, plays, etc. Coaches are also little concerned with “winning” scrimmages. Further, both teams have developed over the past three months and may even be said to be “different teams” at this point in the post-season. Certainly, an argument can be made that EC has developed well since their scrimmage with BOD, while BOD has failed to develop as expected. However, based upon the scrimmage match-up earlier this year, it would be a mistake to dismiss BOD too quickly or lightly. Yes, they have struggled in recent weeks, but BOD has some playmakers, and if their line gives their QB just a little time, he is lethal and has a bevy of receivers and backs from which to choose to put points on the board. That said, BOD lives and dies by the “big play.” And should EC neutralize BOD’s “big play” opportunities and players, this game could get out of hand. All things being equal, this could be a very good game featuring some talented players and plenty of popping pads. But talk is cheap, speculation is just that, and enough has been said…let’s tee it up!
November 12th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
@ Impatial
I agree that scrimmages dont predict future outcomes of games and I can speak for Ec they will not dismiss Bod based on recent results but I will say if Bod plays like they did against Acalanes,Ec will win easily.Ec has just as much big play ability as Bod but can also can run ball control offense also Ec’s real weapon is their defense and special teams who is equally as dangerous as their offense…..If odowd can run the ball they will have a good chance against Ec but Ec’s corners and safeties are very good I wouldnt try to make a living passing.but I’m expecting a good game…. @anonymous last years team was hard to figure out they were much deeper and had some good players but they had an incosistent Qb and most of their starters were sophmores but they were better than 1st round exit some would say coaching was terrible but this years team is mean,nasty and on a mission.I believe Bod is a real threat to Ec just because of their athletes but if they get pass Bod sky’s the limit..i know they really want a rematch with campo since they played terrible against them the first time….But get out to de Anza saturday nite this is going to be a good game.
November 12th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Hey vic, isn’t livermore in the ebal.. so that’s 3-2, still not bad for 1st round.
November 12th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
EBAL #2,3 & 4 all won, while #5 & 7 lost. #6 Granada didn’t qualify. BVAL #1& 2 both won, while #4 & 5 lost. #3 didn’t apply & # 6 Liberty didn’t qualify. Pitt & Freedom will have their hands full with the 2 freelance teams while the 4 EBAL teams eliminate each other.
November 13th, 2012 at 5:07 am
@songU..like I said I was only talking about D1..
November 13th, 2012 at 7:58 am
I completely discounted Livermore, not for going into D2, but for getting a bid at 2-8. Every ebal team beat them and Dublin has a good crop of atheletes so it was not a surprise.
This week ebal starts all over again with foothill@cal and AV@SRV. Revenge matches for both lower seeds. AV should have beaten SRV and Cal and they beat MV. Foothill didn’t even show up for Cal in their home coming game. That turned out to be Cal’s easiest ebal game of the year, some may argue Livermore but at least Livermore scored.
Let the ebal games begin. And just an aside. I thought Pit would get beat, some good for that squad making the best of a rematch. I was at the Cal game and Pit never had a lead. I was sure that they would take it out on MV the following week at home and they got steam rolled. Not sure what happened, but pay backs a mother. Good luck with DLS.
November 13th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
D-1 predictions for round 2:
Pittsburg vs De La Salle – I have this game being closer than what mose would think. Pitt has been grinding it out these past 2 months very well. While DLS will be rested and could be dangerous, but I think they’ll have a little rust as DLS couldn’t even be consistent throughout their EBAL play. But DLS rested, rusty, prepared or whatever, is still DLS. DLS 42-27
San Ramon Valley vs Amador Valley – AV has been on a roll but SRV just had their easiest game of the season last week. SRV has been very streaky, but their starters should be rested and will be clicking on all Cylinders. Does Amador Valley have enough to duke it out with SRV? I think their turnaround season ends here with SRV dominating the trenches as well as the passing game. The rain might keep this game closer than it should though. SRV 24-20
California vs Foothill – Depending on what Foothill team shows up shouldn’t matter. California’s great defense will be rested, as well as their workhorse backfield. I don’t think Foothill will have a strong game. Deer Valley game was a bit closer than to my liking to show that Foothill is a dominant team. Cal 31-17
Logan vs Freedom – I would think this is the game of the week. Logan almost came off a perfect season, but an OT upset by Del Oro (who did beat #2 Yuba city as a #15 seed this past weekend) stopped that. A lot of people worry about Freedom’s passing game, and I will admit that pass defense is Logan’s weakness. But if Logan gets any turnovers/INTs I think this game will be under their control. Freedom needs to have a dominant run game if not Logan can key on the pass game all night long. However, if Freedom can shut down Logan’s run game quick and early, Logan will be in for a long night. High scoring game. Logan 41-36
November 14th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Pitt by 3
Amador by 6
Cal by 17
Logan gets beat by 12
November 14th, 2012 at 11:58 am
Pitt by 3? From the injury news out of the Pitt camp, it sounds like the Pirates will be lucky to make this even close. Stewie, you are usually a big Spartan (& CV-C) supporter. Are you sure you’re not just sandbagging on this one, so that when DLS wins big it will seem like some type of upset? CalPreps had DLS favored 42-17 before the Pitt injuries were known.
November 14th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Rankings, Blogs, hedge-funds its all an illusion. Shirley you don’t believe in Injury Reports or False Gods? That’s from Airplane…That Shirley was original.
I stand by my picks even if I have to sit in the corner Friday night with a dunce cap.
Pitt wins by 3
Amador wins by 6
Cal wins by 17
Logan losses head game by 12.
November 14th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Great movie, but not buying it. De La by 20 (even if the injury reports might be exaggerated just a tad).
November 14th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
really Stewie !! Hope ur right.. I see pit down by 28 middle of the 2nd qter !!
November 14th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
This coming Friday we have the game of the week in Freedom vs. Logan and El Cerrito vs Bishop O’Dowd..although the Pittsburg/DLS game is of high interest…I looks like it will end of the same old way….
D-1
DLS 49 Pittsburg 14…..Pitt has a good one two punch with Lockett and Ross, but they don’t have a good passing game to back them up…DLS gave up 9 points to MV while Pitt gave up 29…Its up to the Pirate defense to contain DLS…
Freedom 45 James Logan 40….This is going to be a wild game..The Colts have the better defense, but Freedom has the better offense….The game of the Week..
California 31 Foothill 21…Calif has the offense and it will be up to Foothill to stop them…
Sat.
San Ramon 35 Amador Valley 24…The Wolves exploded against Antioch and scored 66 points…It won’t happen here,,but the Don’s will gave SR a game…
D-2
Clayton Valley 47 Dublin 21….The Murphy Gang keeps on rolling..
Rancho Cotate 37 Las Lomas 27…This has all the makings of a shootout…
Sat. 11-17
Casa Grande 28 Concord 20….these teams are about equal..last team to score wins…
NorthGate 34 Newark 28…Could be another shootout
D-3
Campolindo 35 Analy 27….This is the year for Analy, but with all the injuries to Campo…they still have enough to win…
Sat. 11-7
El Cerrio 35 Bishop O’Dowd 24….EC has been consist all year…there were no up and down games..
Cardinal Newman 35 Encinal 13….The Jets have been fighting hard every game..but thisis the end of the road..
D-4
Justin-Siena 44 St. Mary’s of Albany 27
Sat. 11-17
San Marin 27 Drake 18….Drake dumped Valley Christian last week 18-13 but not this week
Arcata 33 Ft. Bragg 20
Salesian 33 St. Helena 27….This will be a wild game also…
November 14th, 2012 at 5:31 pm
@ Stew you have a point but De La Salle will do the Winton Stomp on Pitt. A salvage crew may be called to clear the strewn wreckage. It just ain’t gonna happen.
Clayton Valley will cruse into 50+ and Campo will be short by 6.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Oh-Oh…Forgot about the Miramonte/Marin Catholic game
D-3
Sat.11-17
Marin Catholic 37 Miramonte 28……The last game these two teams clashed was pretty close…The Mat’s have inmproved….this game will be a hard fought battle..
November 14th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
seems this week’s playoff games will be a wet one. lots of rain in the forecast.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Another weekend of playoff action coming up..and since I got all of my picks right last week (except for the scores thanks to srv& pitt haha)..id figure id give it another shot…..Ill start with the Easy one 1st…1) DLS vs Pitt, we all saw last week how explosive Pitt can be, that being said they Haven’t faced a Defense Like Sparty fields..as I’ve said before though DLS needs to clean up the little things before state or they will be prime for a loss…DLS will roll 49-10….2) Freedom VS Logan..I won’t call this the game of the week, because we all did that last week wit pitt vs Mv ( and well we all know how that turned out)..but I will say it has the makings of a exciting game..Logan hasen’t been tested since their lone loss of the season, which makes me wonder how prepared can u be at this level when u have been pulling your starters by halftime for the better part of a month??….Even though Logan is @ home I’m going with Freedom here simply because they’ve been battle tested this year..this game should be close..so it’ll come down to who can make adjustments especially at the half..Freedom 30-Logan 28…..3) SRV VS Amador Valley…This could be a better game then Most think..Amador has done the 1 thing all coaches and players hope for and that’s get hot at the right time they’ve rolled into the playoffs with 1 loss (DLS) in their last 6 games..I think the weather could be a factor here as both coaches have leaned on their Qb’s late in the season..Really this game should come down to discipline ( Turnovers/penalties)..I like AV to get revenge for game they lost @ home earlier in the yr to SRV 22-15..should be a good one…AV 34- SRV 24…4) Cal VS Foothill…We all know Cal has the line and running game to dominate most teams and Foothill??..Well with this years Falcon team, you never know who your gonna get week to week Mostly because of a young Qb and a up and down Defense…Another EBAL rematch but I see the results staying the same with the Grizz winning but I do think Coach Sweeney will have his team better prepared this time around..still CAL 37- Foothill. 28…Sorry I got all bunched up guys I’m on Mobile..anyways should be a great weekend of games…
November 15th, 2012 at 11:35 am
DII Rancho Cotate should take Las Lomas. The are well coached and lead the Redwood Empire in almost all stats.
They have a stingy disciplined defensive unit that is only allowing 8.6 points during regular season. They can get with the run and pass. Hope to see these boys in final with Clayton Valley.
Northgate needs to have an upbeat disciplined game to hold off Newark. Newwark is capable of quality trench warfare and dominate the game physically.
November 15th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
I’m sorry, but point spreads for high school games seems in both poor taste and ignorant as to how point spreads are devised in the first place. They have less to do with the quality of teams and most to do with how much money is bet on either side.
Can’t we just let these teenagers play a game of football without that garbage?
November 15th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Easy BVAL Fan, I don’t think anyone is actually betting on these games. They are throwing out predictions of how the games might play out as a form of entertainment. No one is not letting these teenagers play a game of football.
November 17th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
i hope logan pulls it out.