Huntley’s Week 10 Picks
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Each week I will breakdown and make predictions for seven games in Southern California. I am 12-2 over the last two weeks. Here is a look at what I think are the top games of the week: CYPRESS VS. CREAN…
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Continue ReadingEach week I will breakdown and make predictions for seven games in Southern California.
I am 12-2 over the last two weeks.
Here is a look at what I think are the top games of the week:
CYPRESS VS. CREAN LUTHERAN
This game is for the Empire League championship. Crean Lutheran is having its best season in school-history. Gavin Rogers has been virtually mistake-free at quarterback this season and Santa Margarita transfer Ty Benefield Ty Benefield 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Crean Lutheran | 2023 State CA is an All-County candidate at receiver. Cypress is the perennial league champion. Aidan Houston is a quality dual threat quarterback. Matthew Morrell Matthew Morrell 6'4" | 195 lbs | WR Cypress | 2023 State CA and Trevor Monteleone Trevor Monteleone 6'1" | 190 lbs | ATH Cypress | 2023 CA are great athletes that cause matchup nightmares.
The pick: Cypress
SERRA VS. CHAMINADE
This game would have been for the Mission League championship if Serra hadn’t had to forfeit its win over Notre Dame. Chaminade was undefeated but suffered a shocking blowout loss to Sierra Canyon last week. Eagles quarterback Javance Tupouata-Johnson Javance Tupouata-Johnson 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Chaminade | 2023 State CA was held under 100 yards passing in that game. Besides a 72-yard run, Jaelon Barbarin Jaelon Barbarin 5'10" | 185 lbs | ATH Chaminade | 2023 State CA was held dormant. Cincere Rhaney Cincere Rhaney 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Serra | 2024 State CA is a dominant running back for Serra and Rodrick Pleasant Rodrick Pleasant 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Serra | 2023 State CA is one of the best defensive backs in the state. Serra isn’t as good up front as Sierra Canyon.
The pick: Chaminade
VENICE VS. PALISADES
Venice may be one of the best teams in the LA City Section. Paul Kessler Paul Kessler 6'5" | 215 lbs | QB Venice | 2023 State CA certainly is the best quarterback in the Section. Rashawn Jackson Rashawn Jackson 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Venice | 2023 CA is a real No. 1 receiver for Venice. Robert Lamar leads the team in rushing and in tackles on defense. Palisades has won four consecutive games. Roman La Scala has been heating up at quarterback and Christopher Washington is a playmaker. Palisades may be a little too young in this one.
The pick: Venice
GRANITE HILLS VS. HELIX
This is the Grossmont Hills League championship. Isaiah Jackson and Zak Darling can both run the ball well for Granite Hills. Easton Peterson has six interceptions for the Granite Hills defense. Helix has star power with Ryland Jessee Ryland Jessee 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Helix | 2024 State CA at quarterback and Kevin Allen Kevin Allen 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Helix | 2024 State CA III at running back. Quincy Herron is a top receiver in the area. This is a strength vs. strength matchup with the Helix offense and the Granite Hills defense.
The pick: Helix
OAKS CHRISTIAN VS. SAINT BONAVENTURE
Both teams are undefeated in Marmonte League play. Johnny Thompson Johnny Thompson 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Oaks Christian | 2023 State CA is a playmaker for Oaks Christian at running back with 13 touchdowns and around 90 yards per game. Nate Bennett is a nice junior quarterback who runs the offense well and can get in a groove sometimes. Saint Bonaventure has one of the top running backs in the state in Delon Thompson Delon Thompson 5'9" | 195 lbs | RB St. Bonaventure | 2023 State CA . Anthony Wolter Anthony Wolter 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Saint Bonaventure | 2024 State CA is capable of big games at quarterback. Joaquin Johnson Joaquin Johnson 5'9" | 155 lbs | WR St. Bonaventure | 2023 CA is a matchup nightmare at receiver. A lot of people consider Oaks Christian the favorite, but Saint Bonaventure is being disrespected for a defending champion.
The pick: Saint Bonaventure
MADISON VS. LINCOLN
One of the best things about football in San Diego is that it seems like all of the top teams play each other. Madison and Lincoln are both top four in the area. Madison quarterback Reggie Johnson makes very few mistakes at quarterback. Offensive lineman Jonah Rodriguez Jonah Rodriguez 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Madison - San Diego | 2023 State CA just announced his commitment to San Diego State minutes ago. Lincoln has tested itself this season against top Southern Section competition like Saint Bonaventure. Roderick Robinson II Roderick Robinson II 6'1" | 220 lbs | RB Lincoln (San Diego) | 2023 State CA is committed to Georgia and is the best running back in the state. Lincoln’s David Peevy David Peevy 6'4" | 230 lbs | LB Lincoln - San Diego | 2023 State CA announced his commitment to USC today as well. If Madison can hold him under 150 yards, they can win this.
The pick: Lincoln
ORANGE LUTHERAN VS. JSERRA
JSerra may need to win this game in order to make the playoffs. If the Lions win, it will force a three-way tie for third place in the Trinity League with Orange Lutheran and Santa Margarita. George Perez George Perez 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Jserra | 2025 State CA is a great running back for JSerra and Clarence Chaney Clarence Chaney 5'10" | 205 lbs | LB JSerra | 2024 State CA is physical at linebacker. This team is great on special teams and does not quit. Orange Lutheran may be without quarterback TJ Lateef TJ Lateef 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Orange Lutheran | 2025 State CA this week. This game means more to JSerra than it does to Orange Lutheran.
The pick: JSerra
Huntley’s Record: 48-22