Huntley’s SoCal Picks (Week Six)
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Huntley’s season record: 28-10 Mater Dei vs. St. John Bosco Analysis: I break down this game into deep detail here. There is so much star power in this game between the two top teams in the nation. Mater Dei quarterback Elijah…
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Mater Dei vs. St. John Bosco
Analysis: I break down this game into deep detail here. There is so much star power in this game between the two top teams in the nation. Mater Dei quarterback Elijah Brown shined on the big stage of last year’s game as a freshman. CJ Williams CJ Williams 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Mater Dei | 2022 State CA made huge plays and the Monarch’s defense was dominant. Their front seven led by Levi Sua Levi Sua 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2023 State CA , David Bailey David Bailey 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Jacob Kongaika Jacob Kongaika 6'3" | 270 lbs | DL Mater Dei | 2022 State CA and Ta’ita’i Uiagalelei Ta’ita’i Uiagalelei 6'4" | 255 lbs | DL Mater Dei | 2022 State CA is fantastic. Bosco is outstanding as well with one of the best tackles in the nation in Earnest Greene Earnest Greene 6'5" | 330 lbs | OL St. John Bosco | 2022 State CA and matchup nightmare Matayo Uiagalelei Matayo Uiagalelei 6'5" | 265 lbs | DL St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA . Do yourself a favor and tune into Bally Sports West, sit back and enjoy this game between the best high school football America has to offer.
The pick: Mater Dei
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Corona del Mar vs. Los Alamitos
Analysis: I broke this game down in detail for the Long Beach Press Telegram this week. The score was not indicative of the game last spring. Corona del Mar had the lead at halftime before Los Alamitos exploded in the third quarter. David Rasor David Rasor 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Corona Del Mar | 2023 State CA is a very good quarterback for the Sea Kings and he is clicking right now with receivers Cooper Hoch and Max Lane. Los Alamitos has the Oklahoma trio of Malachi Nelson Malachi Nelson 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA , Makai Lemon Makai Lemon 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA and DeAndre Moore DeAndre Moore 5'11" | 190 lbs | WR St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA . Nygel Osborne Nygel Osborne 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Millikan | 2023 State CA is a big play threat always for the Griffins. Corona del Mar is very good but I don’t think they have the skill players on defense to stop the Griffins.
The pick: Los Alamitos
Sierra Canyon vs. Mission Viejo
Analysis: I will be covering this game for the Orange County Register. Mission Viejo has played one of the most difficult schedules in the nation. They are coming off a blowout win over Leuzinger in which the defense shined. Trey Tolmaire, Daniel Dominguez and Jack Higgins were great on defense and gave the offense a lot of short fields to work with. Kadin Semonza Kadin Semonza 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Mission Viejo | 2023 State CA played well enough and Mikey Matthews Mikey Matthews 5'10" | 180 lbs | WR Mission Viejo | 2023 State CA made big plays. Kamari Ramsey Kamari Ramsey 6'1" | 200 lbs | DB Sierra Canyon | 2022 State CA of Sierra Canyon is one of the best players in the state. Jason Jones Jason Jones 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Sierra Canyon | 2022 State CA is an elite running back for the Trailblazers and Daniel Duran Daniel Duran 6'0" | 200 lbs | QB Sierra Canyon | 2022 State CA is a solid lefty quarterback. They have one common opponent in Servite in which Sierra Canyon played a little closer.
The pick: Sierra Canyon
Orange Lutheran vs. Servite
Analysis: Both teams are undefeated and had fantastic showings in nonleague play. Orange Lutheran quarterback Logan Gonzalez Logan Gonzalez 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Orange Lutheran | 2022 State CA is efficient and makes the right decisions most of the time. Servite has the star power in this one. Noah Fifita Noah Fifita 5'10" | 175 lbs | QB Servite | 2022 State CA is one of the best in the state and Tetairoa McMillan Tetairoa McMillan 6'4" | 185 lbs | WR Servite | 2022 State CA is nearly unguardable. Houston Thomas Houston Thomas 5'8" | 170 lbs | RB Portola | 2022 CA runs the ball better than a lot of people expected as well. I think Servite is better up front with Mason Graham Mason Graham 6'2" | 295 lbs | DL Servite | 2022 State CA and Vaka Hansen Vaka Hansen 6'2" | 305 lbs | DL St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA . Orange Lutheran has speed but not enough talent to cover TMac and Keyan Burnett Keyan Burnett 6'5" | 225 lbs | WR Servite | 2022 State CA .
The pick: Servite
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Palisades vs. Venice
Analysis: Palisades has emerged as one of, if not the best City Section team this season. Daniel Anoh is one of the top running backs in the Section with 682 yards and 13 touchdowns. Dylan Hassid puts up big numbers at quarterback with receiver Moses Ross. Toby Hanheim and Johnny Babala lead the Palisades defense. Paul Kessler Paul Kessler 6'5" | 215 lbs | QB Venice | 2023 State CA plays quarterback for Venice and is the best player on the field. The junior quarterback has offers from Tennessee, Georgia and others. Despite being the best player on the field, Palisades is the better team.
The pick: Palisades
Vista Murrieta vs. Chaparral
Analysis: Vista Murrieta is one of the best running offenses in Southern California and is coming off a nice win over Villa Park on the road. Gavin Galzote and Matthew Caldera Matthew Caldera 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB Vista Murrieta | 2022 CA are great running backs. When the Broncos need a play in the passing game, Jack Pedersen Jack Pedersen 6'4" | 235 lbs | TE Vista Murrieta | 2022 State CA is there as a dominant tight end. Hunter Roddy Hunter Roddy 6'0" | 215 lbs | RB Chaparral | 2022 State CA is a star running back for Chaparral, who is coming off a tough loss to Roosevelt of Eastvale. The two teams have a common opponent in Tesoro. Chaparral needed overtime to beat Tesoro, Vista Murrieta had a running clock in that game.
The pick: Vista Murrieta
Tustin vs. Pacifica
Analysis: With Cypress quarterback Dylan Eldredge possibly out for the season, the Empire League is wide open. Tustin is coming off a bye after a blowout loss to Ayala. Tobey Schmidt Tobey Schmidt 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB Marantha | 2022 CA is a good quarterback for Tustin but was banged up against Ayala. Dominick Flores and Armon Fuller are good skill players for the Tillers and Bruce Mamea will be the best lineman on the field. Darius Cowens Darius Cowens 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Warren | 2023 State CA is the best dual threat quarterback in Orange County. Jordan Ross Jordan Ross 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Warren | 2024 State CA and Jeremiah Ingram are great skill players and Ed Ramos has emerged as a big play running back. Tustin may be the best team Pacifica has played so far this season. There should be a ton of points in this one.
The pick: Pacifica