Huntley’s Week 10 Picks
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Each week, I pick the top seven games in Southern California. I had a mediocre week last week going 4-3. Here’s a look at the top games this week and who I think will come out victorious. NOTRE DAME VS.…
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Continue ReadingEach week, I pick the top seven games in Southern California.
I had a mediocre week last week going 4-3.
Here’s a look at the top games this week and who I think will come out victorious.
NOTRE DAME VS. BISHOP AMAT
Bishop Amat needs to win this game to clinch the third place spot in the Mission League. The Lancers are coming off a 35-17 win over Chaminade where Richard Munoz Jr Richard Munoz Jr 5'11" | 185 lbs | ATH Bishop Amat | 2024 State CA . had a passing touchdown, receiving touchdown and an interception. Frankie Villalbazo Frankie Villalbazo 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Bishop Amat | 2025 State CA has been improving at quarterback as the season goes along. Notre Dame beat Alemany last week and Steele Pizzella Steele Pizzella 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Notre Dame | 2025 State CA had four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing). The game was a blowout so the running game shined with Jimmy Monte leading the way. Erikas Puodziunas and Lloyd Weaver are both capable of big games at receiver. Brandon Bryant Brandon Bryant 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Notre Dame | 2024 State CA is a star on defense for Notre Dame. This games means more for Bishop Amat than it does for Notre Dame.
The pick: Bishop Amat
SANTA ANA VS. ORANGE
If Orange beats Santa Ana, this sets up a three-way tie for the Orange Coast League championship with the two teams and St. Margaret’s. Orange dominated this game last year but all but two of its star skill players have transferred or graduated. Sacramento State commit Ardwon Morris Ardwon Morris 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB Orange | 2024 State CA leads the Southern Section in rushing with 1,786 yards and 24 rushing touchdowns. Hype Grand Hype Grand 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB Pasadena | 2025 State CA is a real dual threat at quarterback and Wesley Lundell is an emerging sophomore receiver. Charles Hughes IV Charles Hughes IV 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB Santa Ana | 2024 CA is another very good running back at Santa Ana who has rushed for 1,025 yards and 20 touchdowns. Sergio Torres Sergio Torres 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Santa Ana | 2024 CA doesn’t make mistakes at quarterback with 17 touchdowns and just two interceptions.
The pick: Orange
JSERRA VS. SERVITE
Both teams are likely playoff-bound but JSerra can clinch third place in the Trinity League with a win here. Michael Tollefson Michael Tollefson 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Tustin | 2025 State CA has been a great running quarterback for JSerra this season but Zander Singh Zander Singh 5'10" | 170 lbs | QB JSerra | 2024 State CA played quarterback for the Lions last week against St. John Bosco. Jared Referente is one of the leading tacklers in the Trinity League for JSerra and Madden Faraimo Madden Faraimo 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB JSerra | 2025 State CA is a high-level prospect. Luke Webb Luke Webb 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL JSerra | 2025 State WA did not play against St. John Bosco. Logan Christensen Logan Christensen 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB JSerra | 2025 State CA is a good two-way junior for the Lions. Leo Hannan Leo Hannan 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Servite | 2025 State CA threw for 343 yards and four touchdowns in Servite’s win over Santa Margarita last week. Quaid Carr Quaid Carr 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Servite | 2025 State CA is always capable of big games running the ball for the Friars.
The pick: Servite
RANCHO CUCAMONGA VS. UPLAND
Rancho Cucamonga is 9-0 and already clinched a share of the Baseline League title. Upland can clinch a share of the league title with a win in this game. Emiliano Villarreal Emiliano Villarreal 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Rancho Cucamonga | 2025 State CA has emerged as a top junior quarterback this season for Rancho Cucamonga. Trey Wilson is one of the top running backs in the league and Jonah Dawson Jonah Dawson 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Rancho Cucamonga | 2024 State CA is a good receiver. Rahim Wright Rahim Wright 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Rancho Cucamonga | 2024 State CA had 17 tackles last week against Damien and Stacy Bey Stacy Bey 6'0" | 215 lbs | ATH Rancho Cucamonga | 2024 State CA had a sack. Trent Dailey is a great running back for Upland and Noah Sandoval Noah Sandoval 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Upland | 2024 State CA can manage the game at quarterback. Osric Randolph Jr. had three interceptions last week in a win over Chino Hills.
The pick: Rancho Cucamonga
LA HABRA VS. SONORA
Sonora could win the outright Freeway League championship with a win over La Habra. If La Habra wins and Troy beats Sunny Hills, there will be a three-way tie for the league championship. Kenneth Saucedo threw three touchdown passes last week for La Habra in a win over Fullerton. Brandon Giron is capable of big games at running back for the Highlanders and Bryce Whitley may be the best athlete on the field in this game. Gabriel Jimenez Gabriel Jimenez CA leads the league in tackles with 98 and Jesse Vargas is second in the league with 81. Anthony Abad of Sonora leads the league in rushing with 1,106 yards and 15 touchdowns. Landon Martin is a solid game manager at quarterback. Sonora has not won a league championship since 1994 and hasn’t won an outright league title since 1971.
The pick: La Habra
EDISON VS. LOS ALAMITOS
This is the fourth consecutive season that the winner of this game will win the Sunset League championship. Los Alamitos quarterback Alonzo Esparza Alonzo Esparza 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB Los Alamitos | 2025 State CA is fourth in Orange County in passing with 2,090 yards and 23 touchdowns. Anthony League Anthony League 6'0" | 205 lbs | RB Millikan | 2025 State CA has been dominant at running back since returning from injury and Hayden Eligon Hayden Eligon 6'4" | 190 lbs | WR Los Alamitos | 2024 State CA has emerged as a top receiver. Davon Mitchell Davon Mitchell 6'4" | 245 lbs | LB Los Alamitos | 2024 State CA is a matchup nightmare at tight end. Edison running back Julius Gillick has been one of the best rushers in the county which helps freshman quarterback Sam Thomson. Hoi Hansen leads Orange County in tackles to lead Edison’s defense.
The pick: Los Alamitos
ST. BONAVENTURE VS. OAKS CHRISTIAN
This is the Marmonte League championship game. St. Bonaventure quarterback Anthony Wolter Anthony Wolter 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Saint Bonaventure | 2024 State CA has been outstanding since returning from injury and Koen Glover is a big playmaker. DJ Doss is a quality receiver and sophomore Jeremiah Barrios Jeremiah Barrios 5'9" | 200 lbs | LB St. Bonaventure | 2026 State CA leads the defense. Oaks Christian has some big names on offense including Baylor commit Nate Bennett Nate Bennett 6'1" | 160 lbs | QB Oaks Christian | 2024 State CA at quarterback. Bennett threw for 342 yards and four touchdowns last week against Simi Valley. Chase Farrell Chase Farrell 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Oaks Christian | 2024 State CA is the best receiver in the league and one of the best in the Southern Section. Christian Knoos Christian Knoos 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Oaks Christian | 2025 State CA leads the defense. Deshonne Redeaux Deshonne Redeaux 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Oaks Christian | 2026 State CA has been out since late September and Oaks Christian hasn’t missed a beat. St. Bonaventure won the last two meetings between the two teams.
The pick: Oaks Christian
Huntley’s Season Record: 48-22