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<p>Each week I pick and break down seven of the top games in Southern California.</p>
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<p>I had my first losing week of the season last week going 3-4.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CARSON VS. SAN PEDRO</strong></h2>
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<p>This game will decide the Marine League championship and these are likely the two best teams in the City Section. Carson has outscored its last two opponents 90-0 and is coming off a 50-0 win over Narbonne. [player_tooltip player_id='569767' first='Chris' last='Fields III'] threw for 200 yards on just seven completions with six touchdowns in that win. <strong>Eric Myers </strong>ran for 142 yards with a touchdown and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1659078' first='Craig' last='Walker']</strong> had two touchdown catches. San Pedro was competitive against undefeated Laguna Beach which is impressive. The Pirates have scored over 45 points in each of their last four games. <strong>Seth Solorio</strong> is averaging 279 yards per game with 28 touchdowns <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1683779' first='Elias' last='Redlew']</strong> has 1155 receiving yards with 14 touchdowns.</p>
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<p><strong>The pick: </strong>San Pedro</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It's officially San Pedro vs. Carson week. <a href="https://t.co/Lutu0DTGMl">https://t.co/Lutu0DTGMl</a></p>— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) <a href="https://twitter.com/latsondheimer/status/1981945453546791396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CHINO HILLS VS. RANCHO CUCAMONGA</strong></h2>
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<p>This game will decide the Baseline League championship. Chino Hills is coming off a major 27-19 win over Damien. [player_tooltip player_id='401215' first='Alex' last='Medyn'] threw for 199 yards with two touchdowns and ran for another for Chino Hills. <strong>Jacob Jimenez</strong> had a 64-yard touchdown catch and <strong>Troy Reams</strong> had a sack. Rancho Cucamonga is coming off a 41-7 win over Etiwanda. [player_tooltip player_id='1000930' first='Jacob' last='Chambers'] ran for two touchdowns and threw for 131 yards with a score. <strong>James Strong III</strong> ran for 111 yards with a touchdown and <strong>Nate Mensah</strong> and <strong>Darion Fluker </strong>each had interceptions. I think Rancho Cucamonga is better in the trenches led by [player_tooltip player_id='401281' first='Malik' last='White'].</p>
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<p><strong>The pick: </strong>Rancho Cucamonga</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm Home Vegas!! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDanMullen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDanMullen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSollenne?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSollenne</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJoeDenney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJoeDenney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jezziegornto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jezziegornto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/leewdavis17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@leewdavis17</a> <a href="https://t.co/ualBdl0PJ2">pic.twitter.com/ualBdl0PJ2</a></p>— [player_tooltip player_id='401281' first='Malik' last='White'] 3⭐️ (@malik_white78) <a href="https://twitter.com/malik_white78/status/1980759231574995135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>TUSTIN VS. CAPISTRANO VALLEY</strong></h2>
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<p>This will decide the Delta League championship and both teams are 8-1. Tustin is coming off a 42-21 win over Western and ran for 247 yards. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1908687' first='Elijah' last='Robinson']</strong> ran for 187 yards with a touchdown and defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='668740' first='Jeremiah' last='Williams'] ran for two touchdowns. Tim Ioane had a sack and an interception to lead the defense and [player_tooltip player_id='1197561' first='Jon' last='Ioane'] had a fumble recovery. Williams and [player_tooltip player_id='797093' first='Cooper' last='Cook'] each had sacks. Capo Valley is led by quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1197373' first='Talon' last='Spencer'] who has 21 touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns. He spreads the ball around well but <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1279271' first='Colin' last='Hooper']</strong> leads the team in touchdowns and <strong>Brody Saavedra </strong>is a top target. I think Tustin's defense is too big and fast for Capo's offense.</p>
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<p><strong>The pick: </strong>Tustin</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Delta League Championship vs Capo Valley will be Thursday night at the beautiful Saddleback Community College stadium📍. Your 8-1 Tillers look to defend the title against the talented 8-1 Cougars. Be early and be loud! Kick off is set for 7pm <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TustinFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TustinFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DeltaLeague?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DeltaLeague</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TTown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TTown</a> <a href="https://t.co/wa57s7Yx5E">pic.twitter.com/wa57s7Yx5E</a></p>— Tustin Tiller Football (@Tiller_Football) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tiller_Football/status/1982638574324588643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Mission Hills may be an Open Division team in San Diego and San Marcos is a strong contender in Division 1. The Grizzlies are coming off two blowout wins over Torrey Pines and Rancho Bernardo. [player_tooltip player_id='401299' first='Troy' last='Huhn'] threw four touchdown passes for Mission Hills against Rancho Bernardo and <strong>De'Mariye</strong> <strong>Stephen</strong> had two of Mission Hills' four interceptions. San Marcos is coming off a 24-21 win over Torrey Pines. <strong>Zamar Reese</strong> has been one of the top running backs in San Diego for San Marcos and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780314' first='Kreet' last='Makihele']</strong> threw for 230 yards with two touchdowns last week.</p>
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<p><strong>The pick: </strong>Mission Hills</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='401299' first='Troy' last='Huhn'] speaks on recent decommitment from Penn State following the firing of Coach James Franklin. <a href="https://twitter.com/Troyhuhn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Troyhuhn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kusippr?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kusippr</a> <a href="https://t.co/NkNld226zX">pic.twitter.com/NkNld226zX</a></p>— Prep Pigskin Report (@KUSIPPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/KUSIPPR/status/1979437407423676667?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CORONA DEL MAR VS. YORBA LINDA</strong></h2>
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<p>Corona del Mar has already clinched a share of the Bravo League title but if Yorba Linda wins, there will be a three-way tie between the two teams and San Juan Hills. [player_tooltip player_id='1715179' first='Brady' last='Annett'] will be an All-County quarterback and threw seven touchdown passes last week for Corona del Mar. <strong>Garrett James</strong> has been the deep threat for CdM and [player_tooltip player_id='1000923' first='Dorsett' last='Stecker'] is a playmaker at receiver. Yorba Linda doesn't have the star power CdM has but is very deep and well-rounded. <strong>Vaughn Sharp</strong> is a top two-way player for Yorba Linda and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1857030' first='Thomas' last='Knutson']</strong> is a good corner who will be tested against the Sea Kings.</p>
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<p><strong>The pick: </strong>Corona del Mar</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1715179' first='Brady' last='Annett'] on the roll out connects with [player_tooltip player_id='1000923' first='Dorsett' last='Stecker'] in the corner of the endzone for a big Sea King touchdown! <a href="https://t.co/KNUFnKeZne">pic.twitter.com/KNUFnKeZne</a></p>— CDM Football (@CDMFOOTBALL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CDMFOOTBALL/status/1982930274477584788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CHAPARRAL VS. CENTENNIAL</strong></h2>
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<p>Centennial is coming off a 59-49 win over Norco. [player_tooltip player_id='1699038' first='Dean' last='Gibson'] ran for a career-high 190 yards with four touchdowns and <strong>Dominick Catalano </strong>threw for 239 yards with a touchdown and ran for a touchdown. [player_tooltip player_id='1598329' first='Keawe' last='Browne'] is a top two-way player and [player_tooltip player_id='1611201' first='Jaden' last='Walk-Green'] has five defensive touchdowns. Chaparral beat Roosevelt 61-29 last week and dominated Norco two weeks ago. [player_tooltip player_id='1611225' first='Dane' last='Weber'] is averaging 309 yards per game with 31 touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. [player_tooltip player_id='1611263' first='Eli' last='Woodard'] has 13 touchdowns receiving and [player_tooltip player_id='1382571' first='Tycen' last='Johnson'] is an impactful two-way player. [player_tooltip player_id='1131064' first='Champ' last='Redd'] leads the team in tackles and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1665823' first='Mahkai' last='Caldwell']</strong> leads the team in sacks.</p>
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<p><strong>The pick: </strong>Centennial</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/Jaden_WalkGreen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaden_WalkGreen</a> <br>78 yard Pick-6. <a href="https://t.co/FUkHWPRF3G">pic.twitter.com/FUkHWPRF3G</a></p>— Corona Centennial Football (@Cen10Football) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cen10Football/status/1977024500823998850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MATER DEI VS. ST. JOHN BOSCO</strong></h2>
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<p>This is usually the marquee game of the season but the hype is significantly weaker this season. St. John Bosco is 10-0 and will likely be the top seed in Division 1. [player_tooltip player_id='959174' first='Koa' last='Malau'ulu'] has thrown for 2002 yards with 30 touchdowns and just one interception. [player_tooltip player_id='209113' first='Madden' last='Williams'] leads the receiving corps with 712 yards and eight touchdowns. [player_tooltip player_id='401226' first='Carson' last='Clark'] also has eight touchdowns and [player_tooltip player_id='283605' first='Daniel' last='Odom'] has 503 yards. [player_tooltip player_id='1598320' first='Matthew' last='Muasau'] leads the defense in tackles and [player_tooltip player_id='415359' first='Jailen' last='Hill'] has six interceptions. Mater Dei is coming off a 40-7 win over JSerra. [player_tooltip player_id='1284693' first='Ryan' last='Hopkins'] threw for 276 yards in that game and [player_tooltip player_id='1686102' first='Justin' last='Lewis'] had three rushing touchdowns. Mater Dei's young secondary and senior [player_tooltip player_id='401232' first='Cory' last='Lavender'] will be tested by Bosco's passing game. </p>
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<p><strong>The pick: </strong>St. John Bosco</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The resume keeps growing for sophomore QB [player_tooltip player_id='959174' first='Koa' last='Malau'ulu'] as he looks to make another statement Friday vs Mater Dei (CA) 💪<br><br>Full story ⬇️<a href="https://t.co/m0NG42bcVk">https://t.co/m0NG42bcVk</a> <a href="https://t.co/HmEKkJDSTz">pic.twitter.com/HmEKkJDSTz</a></p>— MaxPreps (@MaxPreps) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaxPreps/status/1983692837981188293?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>HUNTLEY'S SEASON RECORD: </strong>46-24<br></p>
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