Huntley’s Week 1 Picks
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Each week, I pick the top seven games in Southern California. Last week I picked every game correctly and have an early-season record of 7-0. Here’s a look at the top games this week and who I think will come…
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Continue ReadingEach week, I pick the top seven games in Southern California.
Last week I picked every game correctly and have an early-season record of 7-0.
Here’s a look at the top games this week and who I think will come out victorious.
TESORO VS. NEWPORT HARBOR
Newport Harbor struggled in week zero and was upset by St. Paul. Los Alamitos transfer Jaden O’Neal Jaden O’Neal 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Narbonne | 2026 State CA split reps at quarterback and had a roller coaster game with two touchdowns and three interceptions. The running game was effective averaging 7.4 yards per attempt and I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Sailors try to run the ball more in this game. Oregon commit Jordan Anderson Jordan Anderson 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Newport Harbor | 2024 State CA had nearly 100 yards receiving with a touchdown and Josiah Lamarque Josiah Lamarque 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Newport Harbor | 2024 State CA had a touchdown catch. Tanner Muir led the defense with 15 tackles. Tesoro got an easy win against Murrieta Mesa in week zero despite a couple of turnovers. Travis Wood Travis Wood 5'10" | 215 lbs | RB Tesoro | 2024 State CA had nearly 250 all-purpose yards with a rushing and receiving touchdown. Cash O’Byrne Cash O’Byrne 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Tesoro | 2025 CA threw for 241 yards with a pair of touchdowns for the Titans and Lance Guerrero had a breakout game with 116 yards on 9 catches. Tesoro does not have the defensive backs to stop Newport’s passing attack, but maybe Tesoro’s pass rush can force more mistakes by the Newport Harbor quarterbacks.
The pick: Tesoro
CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC VS. CHAMINADE
Cathedral Catholic dominated Mater Dei Catholic 55-14 in its season-opener. Jack Stevens Jack Stevens 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Cathedral Catholic | 2024 State CA completed 9 of 13 passes for 200 yards with three touchdowns. The Dons ran for 292 yards on 32 carries with Ethan Ford leading the way with 122 yards. Joshua Faraimo had an interception and Cathedral Catholic had two sacks. Chaminade got routed by Oaks Christian last week and allowed 55 points. Seth Shigg Seth Shigg 5'10" | 180 lbs | QB Chaminade | 2025 State CA struggled at quarterback completing just 50 percent of his passes with two interceptions. The positive is that they ran for over 200 yards so we may see a big running game bleeding a lot of clock this week. I think Cathedral Catholic is more experienced and well-polished than Chaminade at this point.
The pick: Cathedral Catholic
SERRA VS. WARREN
Warren looked good offensively in a win over Tafuna of American Samoa in week zero. Madden Iamaleava Madden Iamaleava 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Warren | 2025 State CA shined in his first start as the clear varsity starter with 253 yards and three touchdowns. Jordan Ross Jordan Ross 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Warren | 2024 State CA had a big day receiving with 131 yards with two touchdowns and his brother Jalen Ross Jalen Ross 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR Warren | 2026 State CA had a touchdown catch. Serra struggled against a powerhouse Orange Lutheran team. The Lancers moved the ball with ease against the Serra defense and the Cavaliers had trouble converting third downs. Cincere Rhaney Cincere Rhaney 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Serra | 2024 State CA had under 60 yards rushing. Zacharyus Williams Zacharyus Williams 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Serra | 2024 State CA scored all three touchdowns for Serra. Jimmy Butler impressed me with his legs at quarterback and if Serra can clean up the penalties, they can win this one.
The pick: Serra
ST. BONAVENTURE VS. PACIFICA/OXNARD
Pacifica of Oxnard was a summer darling winning the Dana Hills passing tournament. The Tritons beat a solid Simi Valley team 28-11 last week. Josh Joyner Josh Joyner 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Pacifica - Oxnard | 2024 State CA ran for 20 yards per carry and had a touchdown run. Savion Taylor Savion Taylor 6'0" | 185 lbs | WR Pacifica | 2025 State CA led the team in receiving with 63 yards with a touchdown. Dejuan Colvin led the defense with a sack. St. Bonaventure crushed Alemany despite quarterback Anthony Wolter Anthony Wolter 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Saint Bonaventure | 2024 State CA exiting the game with an injury. Big sophomore Kaden Glover Kaden Glover 6'7" | 225 lbs | QB St. Bonaventure | 2026 State CA filled in nicely and threw a touchdown pass. The Seraphs ran for 282 yards with Koen Glover leading the way with 134 yards on 11 carries with three touchdowns. Pacifica has the skill guys to compete with anyone, but I think St. Bonaventure is too big for them this week.
The pick: St. Bonaventure
SIERRA CANYON VS. OAKS CHRISTIAN
Sierra Canyon struggled offensively against a very good JSerra team, but came away with a 9-7 win last week. The Trailblazers were missing star receiver and Oregon commit Xavier Jordan Xavier Jordan 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Sierra Canyon | 2024 State CA but he will play this week. Wyatt Becker Wyatt Becker 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Sierra Canyon | 2025 State CA was good at quarterback with 177 yards and a touchdown on a 72 percent completion clip. Cameron Mitchell Cameron Mitchell 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR Sierra Canyon | 2024 State CA had a touchdown catch for Sierra Canyon. The defense had 20 tackles for a loss with eight sacks against JSerra. Freshman Richard Wesley Richard Wesley 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Sierra Canyon | 2027 State CA had three sacks with eight tackles. Oaks Christian was outstanding through the air and on the ground last week. Nate Bennett Nate Bennett 6'1" | 160 lbs | QB Oaks Christian | 2024 State CA and Devin Tate Devin Tate 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Oaks Christian | 2024 State CA combined for 200 yards passing with three touchdowns and just threw three incompletions. Sophomore Deshonne Redeaux Deshonne Redeaux 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Oaks Christian | 2026 State CA ran for 91 yards with three touchdowns. This may be the most intriguing game of the week, but I think Oaks Christian edges out Sierra Canyon with its offensive diversity.
The pick: Oaks Christian
ST. PAUL VS. BISHOP AMAT
St. Paul got an upset win over Newport Harbor last week because of its ability to force turnovers. Andrew Maushardt Andrew Maushardt 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB St. Paul | 2024 State CA completed 13 of 19 passes for 120 yards. Christian Melendez ran for 164 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Orlando Zepeda had two interceptions including the game-clincher near the end of the game which earned him Prep Redzone Top Defensive Performers honors. Bishop Amat lost to Valencia which surprised the fans in the San Gabriel Valley. Frankie Villalbazo Frankie Villalbazo 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Bishop Amat | 2025 State CA played well at quarterback but the Lancers defense really struggled. I expect Bishop Amat to come out with a chip on its shoulder and defend its home field.
The pick: Bishop Amat
RANCHO CUCAMONGA VS. SERVITE
Servite dominated Silverado and got a season-opening win after going 1-9 last year. Quaid Carr Quaid Carr 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Servite | 2025 State CA did not play for the Friars due to injury. Leo Hannan Leo Hannan 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Servite | 2025 State CA threw a touchdown pass for Servite but only completed seven passes. Devan Parker Devan Parker 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Servite | 2026 State CA caught the lone touchdown for the Friars. Vincent Avalos led the defense with 11 tackles and Justin De La Rosa had two sacks. Rancho Cucamonga beat Murrieta Valley last week and had nearly 500 yards of offense. Tyler Dudden Tyler Dudden 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Rancho Cucamonga | 2024 State CA was outstanding at quarterback completing 11 of 13 passes for 189 yards with a touchdown. Jonah Dawson Jonah Dawson 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Rancho Cucamonga | 2024 State CA was good at receiver with a touchdown catch. Dakota Mendoza had two interceptions for Rancho Cucamonga. This is a big jump in competition for Servite, but I expect the Friars to hang close in this game.
The pick: Rancho Cucamonga
Huntley’s Season Record: 7-0