Huntley’s Week 4 Picks
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Each week, I pick the top seven games in Southern California. I have gone 5-2 the last two weeks. Here’s a look at the top games this week and who I think will come out victorious. ST. PAUL VS. DOWNEY…
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Continue ReadingEach week, I pick the top seven games in Southern California.
I have gone 5-2 the last two weeks.
Here’s a look at the top games this week and who I think will come out victorious.
ST. PAUL VS. DOWNEY
St. Paul dominated West Ranch after having a bye week. Christian Melendez earned top performers of the week honors after rushing for 144 yards with three touchdowns. Andrew Maushardt Andrew Maushardt 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB St. Paul | 2024 State CA has been one of the better quarterbacks in the San Gabriel Valley and Orlando Zepeda has three interceptions in three games. Downey dominated Pasadena 58-0 last week. Oscar Rios Oscar Rios 6'3" | 175 lbs | QB Downey | 2026 State CA completed 88 percent of his passes for 283 yards with four touchdowns in the win. Anthony Francis had an interception and the Vikings had three sacks in that game. St. Paul is a major step up in competition from Pasadena.
The pick: St. Paul
SAN CLEMENTE VS. EDISON
San Clemente is 4-0 and just beat Edison’s Sunset League foe Corona del Mar 28-14. Aiden Rubin Aiden Rubin 5'9" | RB San Clemente | 2024 CA is the leading rusher in the South Coast League and has been helping the Tritons control the pace of their games. Dylan Mills Dylan Mills 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB San Clemente | 2024 State CA isn’t lighting up the stat sheet, but plays mistake-free football. Broderick Redden Broderick Redden 6'5" | 225 lbs | TE San Clemente | 2024 State CA can cause matchup problems at tight end. Lee Fuimaono Lee Fuimaono 6'1" | 215 lbs | ATH San Clemente | 2025 State CA , Max Gonzales Max Gonzales 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH San Clemente | 2024 CA , Max Kotiranta Max Kotiranta 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH San Clemente | 2025 State CA and Matai Tagoa’i Matai Tagoa’i 6'4" | 195 lbs | DB San Clemente | 2025 State CA lead a strong defense for San Clemente. Save Niumata has been good at quarterback for Edison and Mason York Mason York 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Edison | 2024 State CA is his go-to receiver. The Chargers are coming off a close loss to Palos Verdes after a bye week.
The pick: San Clemente
BISHOP AMAT VS. RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Bishop Amat got out to a big lead against Santa Margarita but ended up losing to the Eagles at home. There is no shame in losing to a Trinity League team, but Amat’s failure to hold the lead is alarming. Frank Villalbazo threw four touchdown passes in the first half against Santa Margarita. Rancho Cucamonga beat a Trinity League team earlier this year in Servite. Jacob Chambers Jacob Chambers 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Etiwanda | 2026 State CA and Tyler Dudden Tyler Dudden 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Rancho Cucamonga | 2024 State CA both got meaningful reps last week at quarterback. Nehemiah Harrison has become a top receiver for Rancho Cucamonga.
The pick: Rancho Cucamonga
OAKS CHRISTIAN VS. SERRA
Oaks Christian had a bye last week but dominated a solid Roosevelt team the week prior. Devin Tate Devin Tate 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Oaks Christian | 2024 State CA has been good at quarterback and Deshonne Redeaux Deshonne Redeaux 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Oaks Christian | 2026 State CA is the best sophomore running back in the area. Chase Farrell Chase Farrell 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Oaks Christian | 2024 State CA has been a playmaker at receiver and Christian Knoos Christian Knoos 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Oaks Christian | 2025 State CA leads the defense. Serra’s game against Long Beach Poly was shortened last week due to crowd control issues so the Cavaliers are hungry to play. Cincere Rhaney Cincere Rhaney 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Serra | 2024 State CA is a dominant running back and Zacharyus Williams Zacharyus Williams 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Serra | 2024 State CA can score in multiple ways. I am going with the upset here.
The pick: Serra
LOS ALAMITOS VS. MISSION VIEJO
This game is tough to predict because we do not know the health of Los Alamitos running back Anthony League Anthony League 6'0" | 205 lbs | RB Millikan | 2025 State CA . Alonzo Esparza Alonzo Esparza 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB Los Alamitos | 2025 State CA has been playing well at quarterback and using his favorite target, top tight end Davon Mitchell Davon Mitchell 6'4" | 245 lbs | LB Los Alamitos | 2024 State CA . Los Alamitos’ defense has struggled and the Griffins suffered an upset loss to Servite last week. Mission Viejo is coming off a dominant win over Highland where sophomore quarterback Luke Fahey Luke Fahey 5'10" | 180 lbs | QB Mission Viejo | 2026 State CA shined. Phillip Bell Phillip Bell 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Mission Viejo | 2025 State CA got some targets at receiver and Vance Spafford Vance Spafford 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Mission Viejo | 2026 State CA had a big game. It’s a bad matchup for Los Alamitos considering Mission Viejo’s secondary is so strong with Dijon Lee Dijon Lee 6'3" | 180 lbs | DB Mission Viejo | 2025 State CA , Trey Tolmaire Trey Tolmaire 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Mission Viejo | 2024 State CA and Travis Anderson Travis Anderson 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Mission Viejo | 2024 State CA . The pass rush is good too with Titus Miller Titus Miller 6'2" | 260 lbs | DL Mission Viejo | 2024 State CA and Jaden Williams Jaden Williams 6'4" | 240 lbs | DL Mission Viejo | 2025 State CA .
The pick: Mission Viejo
CAJON VS. LINCOLN
Cajon is one of the more underrated 3-0 teams in the Southern Section. Evan Powell Evan Powell 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Cajon | 2025 CA was good in Cajon’s win against Aquinas and the team has good balance of run and pass plays. Izaiah Holley Izaiah Holley 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Cajon Highschool | 2025 CA is a good two-way player and Taylor Johnson Taylor Johnson 6'1" | 185 lbs | LB Cajon | 2026 State CA is a good sophomore tackler. Lincoln is a top two team in San Diego again and Oregon commit Akili Smith Jr. Akili Smith Jr. 6'5" | 200 lbs | QB Lincoln | 2025 State CA Jr. is a star at quarterback. Mahki Gray Mahki Gray 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR Lincoln | 2024 State CA is a star at receiver and Donald Reed Jr. is a good running back who has filled pretty big shoes. The defense doesn’t have the big names it has had in previous years but it’s still solid.
The pick: Lincoln
SIERRA CANYON VS. ORANGE LUTHERAN
Orange Lutheran is a mystery because quarterback TJ Lateef TJ Lateef 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Orange Lutheran | 2025 State CA is questionable due to a leg injury. Alex Medyn Alex Medyn 6'0" | 200 lbs | QB Chino Hills | 2026 State CA is a quality backup but Lateef adds a mobility factor that Medyn doesn’t. AJ Ia AJ Ia 6'6" | 225 lbs | TE Orange Lutheran | 2025 State CA is a big target at tight end and Steve Chavez Steve Chavez 6'0" | 210 lbs | RB Orange Lutheran | 2025 State CA was good at running back until last week. Talanoa Ili Talanoa Ili 6'4" | 215 lbs | LB Orange Lutheran | 2026 State CA had three tackles for a loss last week. Wyatt Becker Wyatt Becker 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Sierra Canyon | 2025 State CA has been one of the better quarterbacks in the area for Sierra Canyon. Xavier Jordan Xavier Jordan 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Sierra Canyon | 2024 State CA and Kwazi Gilmer Kwazi Gilmer 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Sierra Canyon | 2024 State CA are receivers who are tough to match up against.
The pick: Sierra Canyon
Huntley’s Record: 20-8