Huntley’s SoCal Picks (Week 9)
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Huntley’s season record: 44-13 Foothill vs. Villa Park Analysis: The CrestView League is one of the most balanced leagues in Orange County. All four teams could beat each other on any given day. Foothill had a huge offensive game last…
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Continue ReadingHuntley’s season record: 44-13
Foothill vs. Villa Park
Analysis: The CrestView League is one of the most balanced leagues in Orange County. All four teams could beat each other on any given day. Foothill had a huge offensive game last week but lost to undefeated Yorba Linda. Quarterback Brody Jones returned from injury and threw for 404 yards and three touchdowns. Austin Overn caught 10 passes for 287 yards and three touchdowns. Villa Park is led by very efficient quarterback Nathan Kornely Nathan Kornely 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Villa Park | 2022 CA . Jackson Christie Jackson Christie 5'9" | 165 lbs | RB Villa Park | 2022 CA is a versatile running back and the Spartans find creative ways to get him the ball. Owen Duckworth is a great pass rusher for the Spartans and Kaden Baptista is a ball hawk defensive back. The main question of this game is, will Villa Park be able to match scores with Foothill?
The pick: Foothill
Loyola vs. St. Francis
Analysis: Loyola bounced back from its close loss to San Clemente by cruising to a win against Crespi last week. Tahj Owens Tahj Owens 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Loyola | 2022 State CA is one of the best running backs in Los Angeles and Joe Tatum is an underrated quarterback. Peter Vanis is a legitimate number one receiver for the Cubs and Patrick Sodl Patrick Sodl 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Loyola | 2022 State CA and Tye Smith lead the defense. St. Francis is coming off a nice win against St. Paul. Jack Jacobs Jack Jacobs 6'5" | 220 lbs | QB St. Francis - La Canada | 2023 State CA is a good quarterback who moves well and has a great arm. Max Garrison Max Garrison 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB St. Francis | 2022 State CA is one of the biggest playmakers in Southern California and is a nightmare to defend. Garrison is the best player on the field in this game but Loyola is deeper.
The pick: Loyola
St. Francis RB Max Garrison after rushing for 136 yards and two TDs in 26-20 win over St. Paul pic.twitter.com/twlq4kMRRn
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Murrieta Valley vs. Vista Murrieta
Analysis: This is the Southwestern League championship game between two crosstown rival. Both teams can run the ball very well even though Vista Murrieta has the bigger names at running back. The Nighthawks have ran for 1,360 yards and 20 touchdowns this season. Gavin Galzote Gavin Galzote 5'6" | 150 lbs | ATH Vista Murrieta | 2022 CA and Matthew Caldera Matthew Caldera 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB Vista Murrieta | 2022 CA lead the Broncos running game. Galzote has rushed for 1,093 yards and 13 touchdowns. Murrieta Valley has the edge in the passing game with Utah commit Brandon Rose Brandon Rose 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Murrieta Valley | 2022 State CA at quarterback and star receiver Tiger Bachmeier Tiger Bachmeier 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR Murrieta Valley | 2023 State CA . Jack Pedersen Jack Pedersen 6'4" | 235 lbs | TE Vista Murrieta | 2022 State CA can be a matchup nightmare at tight end for Vista Murrieta. I think Vista Murrieta can control the clock with its running game and grind this one out.
The pick: Vista Murrieta
🏈 It all comes down this …
🚨 Southwestern League Showdown!
➡️ Murrieta Valley vs Vista Murrieta!
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It’s the @KensSptGoods “Must See Game” this week! pic.twitter.com/bcGhoni5kO— The Inland_Sports Show (@Inland_Sports) October 20, 2021
West Ranch vs. Saugus
Analysis: The Foothill League is comprised of the schools in the Valencia and Santa Clarita area and these two are the best in that area this year. Ryan Staub is the quarterback for West Ranch and has done a great job replacing Walker Eget Walker Eget 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB West Ranch | 2021 State CA . Dylan Roof Dylan Roof 5'9" | 165 lbs | RB West Ranch | 2022 CA has become a quality running back and Dylan Cotti is the top receiver. Brady Van Bennekum is one of the best defensive players in the Los Angeles area. Brady Welch has been the quarterback for Saugus recently and has done an effective job. Jacob Faraldo and the Saugus running game averages close to seven yards per carry and can control the time of possession. Dylan Hampsten is one of the Southern Section’s sack leaders and may be in Staub’s grill all game.
The pick: Saugus
Servite vs. Mater Dei
Analysis: I broke this game down in detail on Prep Redzone here. This is the best Servite team since the Friars won the CIF championship in 2009. Noah Fifita Noah Fifita 5'10" | 175 lbs | QB Servite | 2022 State CA struggled against the Monarchs in the spring but is playing his best football right now. With Domani Jackson Domani Jackson 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA out, Cam Sidney Cam Sidney 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA may be tasked with covering Tetairoa McMillan Tetairoa McMillan 6'4" | 185 lbs | WR Servite | 2022 State CA . McMillan will also play corner against CJ Williams CJ Williams 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Mater Dei | 2022 State CA . This will be the first game Servite has played where they don’t have the advantage at the line of scrimmage. I think it will come down to the wire, but I know better than to pick against Mater Dei ever.
The pick: Mater Dei
A rivalry renewed!
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— Servite Football (@ServiteFootball) October 18, 2021