Huntley’s Week 6 Picks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each week I pick and break down seven of the top games in Southern California.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I had a strong week last week going 6-1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>RANCHO CUCAMONGA VS. DAMIEN</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Damien is 5-0 with impressive wins over JSerra and Tustin. [player_tooltip player_id='212219' first='Isaiah' last='Arriaza'] is a Player of the Year candidate with 298 yards per game with 14 touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns. [player_tooltip player_id='401246' first='Eric' last='Osorio'] is his top target with 111 yards per game and [player_tooltip player_id='1382568' first='Travon' last='Garrison'] Jr. is also a good receiver for the Spartans. Rancho Cucamonga is 1-4 against a really tough schedule with losses to Murrieta Valley, Orange Lutheran, Chaparral and Centennial. [player_tooltip player_id='1000930' first='Jacob' last='Chambers'] has completed 66 percent of his passes for 164 yards and five touchdowns. Rancho Cucamonga does force turnovers with <strong>Chance Marshall</strong> and <strong>Darion Fluker</strong> each having two interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The pick: </strong>Damien</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mid-season film! <br>5-0 record. <br>100/160 62% comp<br>1,606 yards <br>14 passing TD<br>2 rushing TD<a href="https://twitter.com/JStew8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JStew8</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDanny10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDanny10</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DamienFootball_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DamienFootball_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/10HernandezM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@10HernandezM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_AFlores?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_AFlores</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachGarnett7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGarnett7</a> <a href="https://t.co/4A240Fpx5z">pic.twitter.com/4A240Fpx5z</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='212219' first='Isaiah' last='Arriaza'] (@Isaiah_Arriaza) <a href="https://twitter.com/Isaiah_Arriaza/status/1971639180880236729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>VISTA MURRIETA VS. CHAPARRAL</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chaparral has played a challenging schedule with losses to San Juan Hills, San Clemente and Mission Viejo. [player_tooltip player_id='1611225' first='Dane' last='Weber'] has been one of the best quarterbacks in the state completing 76 percent of his passes for 302 yards with 16 touchdowns and has run for five touchdowns. [player_tooltip player_id='1197277' first='Trevor' last='Schneider'] has ran the ball well for the Pumas and [player_tooltip player_id='1604066' first='Kameron' last='Payne'] has been causing chaos in the backfield for their defense. Vista Murrieta is 5-0 and [player_tooltip player_id='1000959' first='Bryson' last='Beaver'] has completed 70 percent of his passes for 1084 yards with 11 touchdowns. [player_tooltip player_id='780348' first='Tyler' last='Caldwell'] and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283595' first='Cash' last='Bryant']</strong> have been reliable receivers for Beaver. Chaparral has played a more difficult schedule than Vista Murrieta.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The pick: </strong>Chaparral</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed. Just a product of great players and coaches around me. Nothing would be possible without them! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AG2G?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AG2G</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachReyes_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachReyes_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Ramer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Ramer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDeeWR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDeeWR</a> <a href="https://t.co/jnGqTjekxw">pic.twitter.com/jnGqTjekxw</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1611225' first='Dane' last='Weber'] (@DaneWeber08) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaneWeber08/status/1973417844168642585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CAPISTRANO VALLEY VS. WESTERN</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Expect a lot of points in this game. Capo Valley is 4-1 and led by dual threat quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1197373' first='Talon' last='Spencer'], who has 15 touchdowns and 149 yards per game. [player_tooltip player_id='1279271' first='Colin' last='Hooper'] has been Spencer's go-to target along with <strong>Brody Saavedra</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1269651' first='Damon' last='Epstein']</strong> has gotten in the backfield for Capo Valley's defense and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1700801' first='Jake' last='Beisel']</strong> is a run stopper. <strong>Jack Schwenn</strong> has three interceptions and the Cougars have forced 14 turnovers. Western has been dominant offensively this season. [player_tooltip player_id='1197380' first='Chance' last='Thomas'] has thrown for 259 yards per game with 18 touchdowns and has run for four. [player_tooltip player_id='212234' first='Skylar' last='Lendsey'] can grind out yards on the ground and [player_tooltip player_id='1361628' first='Max' last='Young'] has 612 yards receiving with 10 touchdowns. These teams are pretty evenly matched but Western is a little more experienced.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The pick: </strong>Western</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/5pFfqQYRjg">https://t.co/5pFfqQYRjg</a><br>4 Game highlight tape !! <a href="https://twitter.com/westernpioneer1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@westernpioneer1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DevelopwithCB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DevelopwithCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OrtegeJenkins16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OrtegeJenkins16</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TomLoy247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDavidsonWH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDavidsonWH</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1197380' first='Chance' last='Thomas'] (@chance_thomas1) <a href="https://twitter.com/chance_thomas1/status/1966719864472826054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SAN MARCOS VS. OCEANSIDE</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>San Marcos is 4-1 with a one-point loss to Mount Miguel and impressive wins over Tesoro and Poway. <strong>Zamar Reese</strong> has ran for 131 yards per game with nine touchdowns. [player_tooltip player_id='780314' first='Kreet' last='Makihele'] has thrown for 171 yards with 11 touchdowns. <strong>Jett Zayer</strong> and <strong>Ty Sagaser</strong> lead San Marcos' defense and Sagaser has 14 tackles for a loss with four sacks. Oceanside beat Mount Miguel but has played really tough local teams like Granite Hills, Carlsbad and Mission Hills. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1203247' first='Anthony' last='Barquinero']</strong> has thrown for 212 yards per game with nine touchdowns. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1362371' first='Kymani' last='Nua']</strong> is Oceanside's top receiver with 345 yards and six touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The pick: </strong>San Marcos</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sr Season- Mid-season highlights <a href="https://t.co/vpmQBqP8io">https://t.co/vpmQBqP8io</a><br><br>Great win going into bye week with my teammates. Blessed to score my 9th rushing TD and 15th of season! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a><br>stats vs SP: <a href="https://twitter.com/SanMarcosFBall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SanMarcosFBall</a> <br>7 carries, 116 yards, 2 TDs<br>4 receptions, 40 yards, 1 TD<br>91 return yards, 1 TD… <a href="https://t.co/9b5sfXUslR">pic.twitter.com/9b5sfXUslR</a></p>&mdash; Zamar Reese (@ZamarReeseTwin2) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZamarReeseTwin2/status/1969855499781968304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>LA COSTA CANYON VS. MISSION HILLS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mission Hills is 5-0 and is an Open Division candidate with a good win over Granite Hills. Penn State commit [player_tooltip player_id='401299' first='Troy' last='Huhn'] has been very good at quarterback for Mission Hills as expected. <strong>Myzael Quackenbush</strong> has been solid at receiver for the Grizzlies. La Costa Canyon is 5-0 and has won every game by at least 14 points. [player_tooltip player_id='401286' first='Quinn' last='Roth'] has thrown for 190 yards per game with 12 touchdowns and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598369' first='Coby' last='Herman']</strong> has run for 132 yards per game with nine touchdowns. <strong>Ryan Scully</strong> leads La Costa Canyon's defense and <strong>Ian Dunford</strong> has two interceptions. It's rare to get a matchup between two potential Open Division teams in the regular season and this one could go either way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The pick: </strong>La Costa Canyon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great phone call with Coach <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDavis04?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDavis04</a> I am Blessed to receive an offer from western New Mexico! <a href="https://t.co/khqw0cnYRd">pic.twitter.com/khqw0cnYRd</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='401286' first='Quinn' last='Roth'] (@quinnroth18) <a href="https://twitter.com/quinnroth18/status/1970517426925379720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MATER DEI VS. ORANGE LUTHERAN</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The last time we saw Orange Lutheran, they were getting dominated by an excellent Sierra Canyon team. Regan Toki has been a pleasant surprise at quarterback completing 69 percent of his passes for 202 yards per game with nine touchdowns. [player_tooltip player_id='676963' first='Nico' last='Bland'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1197219' first='Chris' last='Flores'] Jr. have been his favorite targets. A key note in this game is Northwestern commit [player_tooltip player_id='780472' first='Sean' last='Morris'] is eligible at running back for the Lancers. Mater Dei is coming off a fantastic win over Bishop Gorman where [player_tooltip player_id='1284693' first='Ryan' last='Hopkins'] threw for 251 yards with three touchdowns. The Monarchs finally got [player_tooltip player_id='401316' first='Mark' last='Bowman'] involved in the offense and he had 105 yards receiving with two touchdowns. [player_tooltip player_id='1197619' first='Aaryn' last='Washington'] had a great game in the secondary and [player_tooltip player_id='1197606' first='Ezekiel' last='Su'a'] led the defense in tackles. I think the addition of Morris will make this game closer than people expect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The pick: </strong>Mater Dei</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No one stepped up more on Friday night than USC commit [player_tooltip player_id='401316' first='Mark' last='Bowman'] who had two touchdowns to help Mater Dei take down Bishop Gorman <a href="https://twitter.com/Mark_Bowman09?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mark_Bowman09</a> <br><br>He broke down his dominant performance with Ross 500 ✌️ <a href="https://t.co/f7Ys4NIfUc">pic.twitter.com/f7Ys4NIfUc</a></p>&mdash; Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport/status/1969552991620301150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SANTA MARGARITA VS. SERVITE</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Santa Margarita was shutout by Bishop Gorman last week but its defense held the Gaels to just seven points. [player_tooltip player_id='1705993' first='Trace' last='Johnson'] moved the ball well at quarterback for the Eagles but had two interceptions. [player_tooltip player_id='958824' first='Grant' last='Mosley'] was the Eagles' top receiver with injuries to his brother Trent and tight end <strong>Luke Gazzaniga</strong>. [player_tooltip player_id='283606' first='Dash' last='Fifita'] led Santa Margarita's defense with two sacks and [player_tooltip player_id='283645' first='Manoah' last='Faupusa'] was a load on the interior of the defensive line. Servite is on a four game winning streak and dominated St. Paul last week. [player_tooltip player_id='1717982' first='Kalé' last='Murphy'] threw three touchdown passes and [player_tooltip player_id='1742104' first='Jorden' last='Wells'] had two rushing touchdowns. [player_tooltip player_id='1698851' first='Benjamin' last='Harris'] had 127 yards receiving with three touchdowns. This could be a defensive battle and Servite will need a couple of big plays against Santa Margarita's stout defense to win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The pick: </strong>Santa Margarita</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">On and off the field, ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/SMCHSEagles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SMCHSEagles</a>⁩ LB ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/FifitaDash?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FifitaDash</a>⁩ again impressed v. Bishop Gorman, two sacks and part of a physical run defense, stay tuned for more on the Arizona commit next week ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/SMCHS_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SMCHS_Football</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/thenoah_fifita1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thenoah_fifita1</a>⁩ <a href="https://t.co/17euCG8eSe">pic.twitter.com/17euCG8eSe</a></p>&mdash; Dan Albano (@ocvarsityguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/ocvarsityguy/status/1972204652906356795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HUNTLEY'S SEASON RECORD: </strong>28-14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->