Huntley’s Week 4 Picks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each week I will breakdown and make predictions for seven games in Southern California.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I don't want to boast, but I went a very nice 6-1 last week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at what I think are the top games of the week:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>DAMIEN VS. LA SERNA</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reporters I know in the San Gabriel Valley always hype up Damien football but I have yet to be blown away by the Spartans. They are off to a 1-3 start this season but have played a challenging schedule with losses to Yorba Linda, Pasadena and Orange Lutheran. [player_tooltip player_id='145215' first='Dylan' last='Gutierrez'] is an athletic senior quarterback who can extend plays with his legs. La Serna is coming off a big win against Tesoro where they overcame a 21-0 deficit. <strong>Owen Long</strong> is a great two-way player for La Serna and [player_tooltip player_id='391293' first='Jayden' last='Northrup'] had a big second half last week. Damien's losses are impressive but they need to learn how to win close games. La Serna can't fall behind like they did last week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The pick: </strong>La Serna</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/owenlong22/status/1568871185756352512?s=20u0026t=_dKta3xuF1O1koJ93t8cZg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/owenlong22/status/1568871185756352512?s=20u0026t=_dKta3xuF1O1koJ93t8cZg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>SANTA MARGARITA VS. LOS ALAMITOS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Santa Margarita is 3-0 but only has one impressive win so far. [player_tooltip player_id='25428' first='Jaxon' last='Potter'] is a good quarterback who can move the ball down the field. I like how they use [player_tooltip player_id='115420' first='Emmett' last='Mosley'] on underneath routes and [player_tooltip player_id='190355' first='Niko' last='Lopez'] and [player_tooltip player_id='195538' first='Bain' last='Eiseman'] over the top. Defensively, [player_tooltip player_id='147756' first='Levar' last='Talley'] and [player_tooltip player_id='383955' first='Collins' last='Acheampong'] are lethal on the edge and [player_tooltip player_id='204409' first='Jacob' last='Bower'] is a tackling machine. Los Alamitos' USC commits [player_tooltip player_id='25419' first='Malachi' last='Nelson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='25398' first='Makai' last='Lemon'] are red hot right now. [player_tooltip player_id='384703' first='Damian' last='Henderson'] has been great running the ball as well. A potential mismatch is Los Al's receiving corps with Lemon, [player_tooltip player_id='145170' first='Ethan' last='O'Connor'], [player_tooltip player_id='25357' first='Kassius' last='Ashtiani'] and [player_tooltip player_id='145234' first='Gavin' last='Porch'] against the Eagles' secondary. [player_tooltip player_id='282763' first='Joshua' last='Tuchek'] and [player_tooltip player_id='282775' first='LaRue' last='Zamorano'] are talented young players but they haven't been tested like this yet. This game is huge as far as playoff placement goes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The pick: </strong>Santa Margarita</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SMCHS_Football/status/1569379997135290368?s=20u0026t=_dKta3xuF1O1koJ93t8cZg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SMCHS_Football/status/1569379997135290368?s=20u0026t=_dKta3xuF1O1koJ93t8cZg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>RANCHO CUCAMONGA VS. JSERRA</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will learn a lot about where these two teams stand after this week. [player_tooltip player_id='42957' first='CJ' last='Tiller'] is a quality quarterback for Rancho Cucamonga but he can get careless with the football at times. [player_tooltip player_id='398454' first='Jason' last='Harris'] will be the best receiver on the field and [player_tooltip player_id='261762' first='Julian' last='Lundy'] can make big plays. <strong>Lavaka Latu</strong> can cause major problems in the backfield. [player_tooltip player_id='406721' first='George' last='Perez'] is a talented running back for JSerra behind a quality offensive line. [player_tooltip player_id='406653' first='Logan' last='Christensen'] is a talented sophomore receiver who has yet to have a breakout game. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='942928' first='Clarence' last='Chaney']</strong> leads a solid defense for the Lions. JSerra's losses are to Chaminade and Centennial who are great teams. This was a 20 point game last season and I don't think Rancho Cucamonga has closed the gap by that much.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The pick: </strong>JSerra</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CannonSportsUsa/status/1570122023011225600?s=20u0026t=_dKta3xuF1O1koJ93t8cZg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CannonSportsUsa/status/1570122023011225600?s=20u0026t=_dKta3xuF1O1koJ93t8cZg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>YORBA LINDA VS. SIMI VALLEY</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yorba Linda is 4-0 with a nice win over Damien and two blowout wins over Orange and San Juan Hills. The Mustangs are versatile and can beat you through the air with quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='270909' first='Reyn' last='Beal'] or on the ground with running back <strong>William Saucedo</strong>. [player_tooltip player_id='220688' first='JJ' last='Conrad'] is a good receiver who can get open and [player_tooltip player_id='270026' first='Wyatt' last='Mosier'] covers a ton of ground at linebacker. Simi Valley is coming off its first regular season loss in two seasons. [player_tooltip player_id='282750' first='Steele' last='Pizzella'] is one of the best sophomore quarterbacks in the state and<strong> Caleb Alvary</strong> is a big playmaker on offense. Colorado commit [player_tooltip player_id='261721' first='Carson' last='Mott'] is great off the edge and may cause problems for the Yorba Linda offensive line. This is a tough test for Yorba Linda but they are so well-coached and versatile that they are prepared for this.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The pick: </strong>Yorba Linda</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BealReyn/status/1569344859890417664?s=20u0026t=_dKta3xuF1O1koJ93t8cZg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BealReyn/status/1569344859890417664?s=20u0026t=_dKta3xuF1O1koJ93t8cZg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>ALEMANY VS. MISSION VIEJO</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alemany has not played a game since August 26 when it had an impressive win over Lincoln of San Diego. CJ Ceron is a dual threat quarterback with a backfield of [player_tooltip player_id='241619' first='Paden' last='White'] and [player_tooltip player_id='219675' first='Jeremiah' last='Claiborne']. <strong>Juan Martinez</strong> is the leading tackler for the defense and [player_tooltip player_id='281243' first='La'Mario' last='Claiborne'] is one of the best sophomore defensive linemen in the state. Arizona commit [player_tooltip player_id='145204' first='Siaosi' last='Tapaatoutai'] is great playing both ways. Mission Viejo bounced back from its loss against Long Beach Poly with a dominant win over Sierra Canyon. [player_tooltip player_id='25441' first='Kadin' last='Semonza'] can throw down the field and [player_tooltip player_id='25408' first='Mikey' last='Matthews'] can get open with ease. The Diablos front seven will have to play big this week and I expect [player_tooltip player_id='261806' first='Jonathan' last='Becerra'], [player_tooltip player_id='384943' first='Joey' last='Torrez'] and Michae Damato to step up. I think Alemany is too one dimensional to beat Mission Viejo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The pick: </strong>Mission Viejo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TravisA949/status/1570167578718515200?s=20u0026t=_dKta3xuF1O1koJ93t8cZg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TravisA949/status/1570167578718515200?s=20u0026t=_dKta3xuF1O1koJ93t8cZg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>DE LA SALLE VS. CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>De La Salle is a top three team in Northern California and is heading south to play Cathedral Catholic. Fresno State commit [player_tooltip player_id='25384' first='Charles' last='Greer'] leads the running game along with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='25385' first='Dylan' last='Greeson']</strong>. Notre Dame commit [player_tooltip player_id='144959' first='Cooper' last='Flanagan'] is a matchup nightmare at tight end. De La Salle is bigger than usual on the offensive line this year with TCU commit [player_tooltip player_id='190432' first='Cooper' last='Powers'] and Harvard commit [player_tooltip player_id='169765' first='Derek' last='Thompson']. Cathedral Catholic is coming off a nice win over Helix. <strong>Will Bond</strong> can make plays out of the backfield and [player_tooltip player_id='145169' first='Marcus' last='Ratcliffe'] is one of the best athletes on the field. Defensively, [player_tooltip player_id='145201' first='Victory' last='Johnson'] is a star and will be busy stopping the De La Salle running game. Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='282705' first='Madden' last='Faraimo'] is a great athlete for the Dons. This is a good matchup but this isn't the strongest Cathedral Catholic team in recent years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The pick: </strong>De La Salle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>EDISON VS. SAN CLEMENTE</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both teams are very hot with 4-0 starts. San Clemente just had a convincing win over Corona del Mar. <strong>Blake Allen</strong> is a workhorse at running back and [player_tooltip player_id='195580' first='Broderick' last='Redden'] is a very good game manager at quarterback. Defensively, San Clemente can get into the backfield with <strong>Cole Robertson</strong> and <strong>Nolan Reid</strong>. [player_tooltip player_id='168733' first='Brad' last='Gerken'] covers a ton of ground in the secondary. Edison can move the ball through the air with quarterback <strong>Parker Awad</strong> and receivers [player_tooltip player_id='183440' first='Jackson' last='Irwin'], <strong>Tucker Tripp, Ashton Hurley and Mason York.</strong> <strong>Dom Lopez</strong> and <strong>Logan Gregory</strong> are two very good defensive players for the Chargers. This was a 42-0 game in Edison's favor last season. This game will not be like that, but I don't think San Clemente has closed the gap by 42 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The pick: </strong>Edison</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/EdisonChargerFB/status/1569849789784670208?s=20u0026t=_dKta3xuF1O1koJ93t8cZg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EdisonChargerFB/status/1569849789784670208?s=20u0026t=_dKta3xuF1O1koJ93t8cZg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HUNTLEY'S RECORD: </strong>18-10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->