Huntley’s SoCal Picks (Week Five)
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Huntley’s season record: 21-10 Helix vs. Servite Analysis: This is the Bally Sports game of the week but I think it is a mismatch on paper. Helix is led by running back Christian Washington Christian Washington 5'11" | 200 lbs |…
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Helix vs. Servite
Analysis: This is the Bally Sports game of the week but I think it is a mismatch on paper. Helix is led by running back Christian Washington Christian Washington 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB Helix | 2022 State CA and quarterback Ryland Jessee Ryland Jessee 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Helix | 2024 State CA . Receiver and corner Xavier Van Xavier Van 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Helix | 2022 State CA had a huge game last week with three interceptions. Servite is too good in the trenches to lose this game. Mason Graham Mason Graham 6'2" | 295 lbs | DL Servite | 2022 State CA is having a fantastic senior season. Jacob Manu Jacob Manu 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Servite | 2022 State CA and the Friar’s linebackers are quick enough to contain Washington. It’s hard to imagine who on Helix is going to cover Tetairoa McMillan Tetairoa McMillan 6'4" | 185 lbs | WR Servite | 2022 State CA , Keyan Burnett Keyan Burnett 6'5" | 225 lbs | WR Servite | 2022 State CA or Mikey Welsh.
The pick: Servite
🤞🤞🤞@ServiteFootball QB1 @thenoah_fifita1 went ~off~ Friday night in the @BallySportWest game of the week! pic.twitter.com/2zP9KqE1yJ
— PrepZone (@prepzone) September 20, 2021
Lawndale vs. Alemany
Analysis: Alemany struggled offensively against Mission Viejo but the Diablos are an outstanding team. Floyd Chalk Floyd Chalk 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Bishop Alemany | 2022 State CA has emerged as the top running back and Dylan Gebbia Dylan Gebbia 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Bishop Alemany | 2022 State CA was getting the majority of reps at quarterback, but Anthony Wolter Anthony Wolter 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Saint Bonaventure | 2024 State CA got some time last week. Kevin Green Kevin Green 5'11" | 165 lbs | ATH Bishop Alemany | 2022 State CA Jr. is a great receiver and Jaylen Thompson Jaylen Thompson 5'10" | 200 lbs | RB Bishop Alemany | 2022 State CA has been making plays in the passing game. Derek Boyd Derek Boyd 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Oaks Christian | 2022 State CA is the playmaker for Lawndale and is one of the top players in Southern California. Seth Shigg is the rising freshman quarterback for the Cardinals. There are a lot of fun college prospects in this game, but Alemany has more of them.
The pick: Alemany
Mira Costa vs. Loyola
Analysis: This is a rivalry even though the schools are close to 20 miles apart. Loyola is a private school and a good portion of its student body lives near Manhattan Beach where Mira Costa is. Tahj Owens Tahj Owens 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Loyola | 2022 State CA is a star running back for Loyola with 10 touchdowns already this season. Baylin Brooks and Peter Vanis are the two leading receivers for quarterback Joe Tatum. Patrick Sodl Patrick Sodl 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Loyola | 2022 State CA is one of the best defensive players in the state for Loyola. Casey Pavlick is Mira Costa’s quarterback and Don Morrow is one of the better coaches around. Loyola has dominated this matchup recently, winning at least six games in a row, but this is their first matchup since 2013.
The pick: Loyola
FINAL: Loyola 42, Mira Mesa 20
Cubs grind out another win at Smith Field to improve to 4-1 overall.
Thanks to @fearthemecca and the Mira Mesa community for a great game honoring the late Chris Thompson. Best of luck the rest of your season!#LoyolaFootball | #AMDG pic.twitter.com/eBWvj5qlel
— Loyola Football (@LoyolaFB) September 18, 2021
Inglewood vs. Palos Verdes
Analysis: Inglewood hasn’t played since September 3 due to COVID protocols and Palos Verdes has played one of the toughest schedules in Southern California. Luke Gayton is a very talented receiver for the Sea Kings and their defense is led by talented sophomores Jacob Reis and Cole Spanjol. Inglewood has star quarterback Justyn Martin Justyn Martin 6'4" | 210 lbs | QB Inglewood | 2022 State CA and a ton of star power on defense like Marshon Oxley Marshon Oxley 6'3" | 220 lbs | DL Inglewood | 2022 State CA . Inglewood is itching to get on the field and has too many stars.
The pick: Inglewood
Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan
Analysis: Poly has not lost a Moore League game on the field since 2009. Quarterback Shea Kuykendall Shea Kuykendall 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Long Beach Poly | 2022 State CA has become the primary quarterback and running back Devin Samples is poised for a big game. Donovan Poe Donovan Poe 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL Long Beach Poly | 2022 State CA is a dominant defensive player and Daylen Austin Daylen Austin 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Long Beach Poly | 2023 State CA is a lock down corner. Millikan has some college prospects like sophomore Ryan Pellum Ryan Pellum 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Millikan | 2024 State CA . Quarterback Myles Jackson Myles Jackson 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Millikan | 2024 CA will be asked to do a lot in this game. Poly should dominate this game but Millikan may give them the biggest challenge in the league.
The pick: Long Beach Poly
Green&Gold no matter what! pic.twitter.com/mzcDSCNQPH
— DEVIN SAMPLES (@devin_samples) September 22, 2021
Brentwood vs. Palisades
Analysis: These are two solid City Section teams with some stars. Boone Lourd Boone Lourd 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Brentwood | 2024 State CA is a rising sophomore star quarterback for Brentwood and Luke Rotenberg is a good two-way player for the Eagles. Dylan Hassid is the quarterback for Palisades and Daniel Anoh is one of the top running backs in the City Section. Johnny Babala is the leader of the Palisades defense. Lourd is the best player in this game but Palisades is deeper.
The pick: Palisades
Vista Murrieta vs. Villa Park
Analysis: This is a fun Saturday day game. Vista Murrieta has two very good running backs with Gavin Galzote and Matthew Caldera. Tight end and defensive end Jack Pedersen Jack Pedersen 6'4" | 235 lbs | TE Vista Murrieta | 2022 State CA is always capable of a big play and is the most physically dominant player on the field. Villa Park has a great defense with Owen Duckworth, Arthur Orta and Kaden Baptiste, but Vista Murrieta is the best team Villa Park has faced this season. Nathan Kornely Nathan Kornely 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Villa Park | 2022 CA is a solid quarterback for Villa Park and may have to throw a lot of passes if the Spartans have to play from behind. This will be a close game and may come down to who has the ball last.
The pick: Vista Murrieta