FEATURE PRESENTATION: MILESTONE'S THROW A.V.'S NEWCOMB GOES FOR WIN NO. 200 TONIGHT.Byline: Ramona Shelburne Ramona Shelburne is an American sports journalist currently writing for the Los Angeles Daily News. Shelburne was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She attended El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills, California where she was a class valedictorian. Staff Writer It seems fitting Brent Newcomb goes for his 200th career victory by the book, because that's the way he's run his program for 26 years. In another way, the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley High coach already has reached the milestone: It was nice and symmetrical symmetrical equally on both sides. symmetrical multifocal encephalopathy inherited disease in two forms: Limousin form appears at about a month old with blindness, forelimb hypermetria, hyperesthesia, nystagmus, aggression, weight with his 100th victory, as both came against Bakersfield, the most successful program in California history. But in the summer, old friend Lin Parker, the coach at Littlerock and a 19-year Golden League veteran, reminded Newcomb of three forfeits in 1993, making the season-opening victory over Bakersfield victory No. 197, technically speaking. ``My dad and Lin just needle each other with little jokes all the time, so I guess my dad owes him down the road,'' said Antelope Valley offensive coordinator An offensive coordinator typically refers to the coach on a football team in the National Football League or College football who is in charge of the offense. This position aids the head coach by designing and scripting plays, delegating work to offensive position coaches during Brandon Newcomb, the coach's son. And so, technically speaking, Brent Newcomb goes for his 200th career victory tonight against four-time Southern Section Div. I champion Loyola of Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . ``My dad has always been the type to cross the T's and dot the I's, he's not a guy who tries to slip something through,'' Brandon Newcomb said. ``... So I think it kind of bothers him that the ineligible in·el·i·gi·ble adj. 1. Disqualified by law, rule, or provision: ineligible to run for office; ineligible for health benefits. 2. player is sort of a black mark on his career, because he follows the rule book to the letter.'' Newcomb might worry about what could be construed as a stain to his reputation, but to those who have known him longest and best, he always has been a class act. Even the incident in question - an ineligible player who appeared in the games for about three minutes "Three Minutes" is the 46th episode of Lost. It is the twenty-second episode of the second season. The episode was directed by Stephen Williams, and written by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. It first aired on May 17, 2006 on ABC. - shows Newcomb's integrity and the respect opposing coaches have for him. The forfeits would've knocked Antelope Valley out of the playoffs, but Golden League coaches voted to allow the team in. ``He kind of keeps people on the sly sly adj. sli·er also sly·er, sli·est also sly·est 1. Adept in craft or cunning. 2. Lacking or marked by a lack of candor. 3. Playfully mischievous; roguish. with that good old country-boy attitude, but he's pretty much a football genius in the way he's kept things going up there for such a long time,'' said Hart of Newhall coach Mike Herrington, who coached against Newcomb in the Div. III championship games in 1994 and 1995. ``His coaching staff has changed over the years, but the one constant has been him.'' Jeff Williams For the poker player, see . For the physician, see . For the astronaut, see . Jeff Williams (born June 6, 1972 in Canberra) is an Australian-born, left-handed pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers baseball team. , coach of Palmdale, Antelope Valley's main rival since Williams took over in 1991, has the utmost respect for Newcomb. ``I think the community and high school owe a lot to him because of his dedication,'' Williams said. ``I'd like to see him have that cigar in his mouth one more time. I hope he gets to enjoy that (if A.V. wins against Loyola). ... A lot of us can only wish to have his longevity.'' Perhaps the highest praise comes from Newcomb's players. ``He's a real good guy. I figure if it weren't for Coach Newcomb, I don't think I'd be playing right now,'' senior fullback Aaron Wilson Aaron Wilson (b. December 20, 1980 in Kitchener, Ontario) is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League. Statistics NLL Regular Season Playoffs Season Team GP G A Pts LB PIM GP G A Pts LB PIM said. ``When I was slacking off in the classroom, he helped me get it together. He'd stay after and help me with my homework.'' Senior running back Kreig Peters points to the number of former players who come back to visit as evidence of the coach's impact. ``Players come back all the time,'' Peters said. ``That just shows how good of a coach he is. ... I'll always remember Coach Newcomb. He knows a lot about football, and he's done a lot for me. I'll always stay in touch with him and come back.'' So what does Newcomb think of all the hoopla hoop·la n. Informal 1. a. Boisterous, jovial commotion or excitement. b. Extravagant publicity: The new sedan was introduced to the public with much hoopla. 2. ? ``Well, maybe we can make some magic happen on May's Field,'' he said. ``Hopefully we can hang around until the fourth quarter and make something happen, some May's Field magic.'' Ramona Shelburne, (818) 713-3617 ramona.shelburne(at)dailynews.com TODAY'S GAMES GAME OF THE WEEK: LOYOLA (2-1) at No. 7 ANTELOPE VALLEY (3-0) 7 p.m. Player to watch: Scott Deke deke tr.v. deked, dek·ing, dekes To deceive (an opponent) in ice hockey by a fake: deked the goalie with a move from left to right. n. , QB, Loyola Antelope Valley has yet to allow a touchdown this season, but they also haven't faced a QB like the Virginia-bound Deke. Key stat stat adv. With no delay. adj. Immediate. STAT Stat! Clinical medicine adverb Fast, quickly, immediately, schnell, vite Lab medicine noun : 450 Combined wins by Loyola coach Steve Grady (251) and Antelope Valley's Brent Newcomb (199). Why Loyola will win: The Cubs of Los Angeles responded to a disappointing loss to Venice in Week 2 with a shutout against Muir of Pasadena last week. The Venice game seemed to be a wake-up call for Loyola, and it won't want to fall back to .500. Why Antelope Valley will win: The players are inspired to give Newcomb his 200th career victory. The defense hasn't allowed a touchdown all year, and RB Kreig Peters and FB Aaron Wilson are combining for more than 200 rushing yards a game. Last week: Antelope Valley beat Victor Valley 18-0; Loyola beat Muir 45-0. Perspective: Loyola has a 9-2-1 record all time against Antelope Valley, but the Antelopes were a blocked field goal away from pulling the upset last year on the Cubs' home field. Loyola eventually won 21-19, but not before A.V. rallied from the 21-0 deficit. Outlook: Both schools are four-time Southern Section champions and have legendary coaches, but it's the players who will decide this game. Loyola has more depth, but Antelope Valley has run over its first three opponents. Just go watch the game, it's too close to call. UPLAND Upland, city (1990 pop. 63,374), San Bernardino co., S Calif., in a citrus-fruit region at the foot of the San Gabriel Mts.; inc. 1906. Citrus fruits and grapes are packed and processed in the city. Paint, orchard heaters, auto parts, and feed products are also made. (3-0) at No. 9 PALMDALE (2-1) 7 p.m. Player to watch: JaVonte Holmes, QB, Palmdale Holmes was effective as a runner and a receiver last week against Notre Dame Notre Dame IPA: [nɔtʁ dam] is French for Our Lady, referring to the Virgin Mary. In the United States of America, Notre Dame , but Palmdale needs him to do better than 49 yards passing to have a chance this week. Key stat: 5 Difference in offensive yards between Palmdale (292) and Notre Dame (297) in last week's 35-21 victory by Notre Dame. Notre Dame also had more turnovers (3-2), but a blocked punt led to an early touchdown. Why Upland will win: Upland has outscored its opponents 123-28 this season. Palmdale allowed 35 points to Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks and will have to shut down Upland's high-powered offense. Why Palmdale will win: Notre Dame was the first tough opponent Palmdale has played all season, and the Falcons will be better prepared for the intensity. Coach Jeff Williams has focused this week's practice on execution and fundamentals to avoid the mistakes that cost Palmdale last week. Last week: Palmdale lost 35-21 to Notre Dame; Upland defeated Canyon Springs of Moreno Valley Moreno Valley (mərē`nō), city (1990 pop. 118,779), Riverside co., S Calif., inc. 1984. In 1990, Moreno Valley was California's fastest-growing city, with a population increase of more than 300% between 1980 and 1990, but major reductions 58-12. Perspective: Palmdale rallied from a 7-0 deficit last year to defeat Upland 21-14. Senior QB Jacob McCravey complete five of his final six passes, including two touchdowns. Outlook: Upland is the No. 5 team in the Southern Section Div. II poll and vastly improved from last season. Palmdale must recover from last week's disappointing loss, but it certainly has the talent to win the game. If the Falcons have turnover problems again, Upland will make them pay. LANCASTER (1-2) at DESERT (1-2) 7 p.m. Player to watch: J.J. Guillory, RB, Lancaster Guillory is averaging 12.1 yards a carry this season and is the Eagles' top offensive playmaker play·mak·er n. A player in a sport with goals, such as a guard in basketball, who initiates offensive plays. play . He broke runs of 45 and 57 yards last week against Chaminade, and scooped up a fumble and ran it another 20 yards to turn a potential turnover into a big gain. Key stat: 9 Pass attempts last week for both Lancaster's Bobby Thomas and Desert's Ryan Gava. Why Lancaster will win: The Eagles are averaging 264 yards rushing on the ground, and four different players have gained over 100 yards. QB Bobby Thomas looks increasingly more confident running new coach Jeff Cortez' Delaware wing-T offense. Thomas gained 97 yards on nine carries and threw for a touchdown last week. Why Desert will win: Senior TB Milt Davis Milt Davis was a defensive back who played four seasons in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts. He had 27 career interceptions with the Colts, and he led the NFL in interceptions in 1957 and 1959. has returned from a quadriceps quadriceps /quad·ri·ceps/ (kwod´ri-seps) having four heads. quad·ri·ceps n. The large four-part extensor muscle at the front of the thigh. adj. injury that kept him out last week, and WR/SS James Cook has recovered from a case of strep throat Strep Throat Definition Streptococcal sore throat, or strep throat as it is more commonly called, is an infection of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx. Sometimes the tonsils are also infected (tonsillitis). . Desert pulled the upset last season and, now that the Scorpions of Edwards Air Force Base Edwards Air Force Base, U.S. military installation, 301,000 acres (121,805 hectares), S Calif., NE of Lancaster; est. 1933. It is one of the largest air force bases in the United States and has the world's longest runway. finally are healthy, they will be excited for the same opportunity. Last week: Lancaster lost 39-26 to Chaminade of West Hills; Desert lost 40-13 to Quartz Hill. Perspective: Desert beat Lancaster 28-23 last year in a game remembered more for a strange incident involving accusations by Desert that Lancaster vandalized its locker room. Desert High principal Charlie Hildebrand later apologized to Lancaster High officials after discovering the accusations were false. Outlook: Desert went 13-1 last season behind standouts Rudy Burgess BURGESS. A magistrate of a borough; generally, the chief officer of the corporation, who performs, within the borough, the same kind of duties which a mayor does in a city. In England, the word is sometimes applied to all the inhabitants of a borough, who are called burgesses sometimes it (now at Arizona State), Jason Napoleon, Nick Gava and Aaron Breismeister. But all four have graduated, and Desert's best players this season - LBs Derek Shingledecker and Josh McDonald - are juniors. Lancaster has improved each week and should have too much talent for a young Desert team. REDLANDS EAST VALLEY (2-0-1) at QUARTZ HILL (1-2) 7 p.m. Player to watch: Nate Johns, QB, Redlands East Valley Versatile QB rushed for more than 1,000 yards last season. Quartz Hill will have to contain him to have a chance. Key stat: 270 Average weight of Redlands East Valley's offensive line. Why Redlands East Valley will win: Despite last week's tie, Redlands East Valley is the No. 6 team in the Southern Section Div. I poll. Why Quartz Hill will win: The Rebels finally forced more turnovers than they allowed last week, and FB Ben Albaum reaped the rewards by converting three short touchdowns. If Quartz Hill can hang onto the ball, Albaum and RB Quinn Porter are a dangerous backfield combination. Last week: Redlands East Valley tied Riverside Poly 22-22; Quartz Hill beat Desert 40-13 Perspective: Redlands East Valley was 1-48 until last season, when it went 8-4-1 and made the school's first postseason appearance. This game was scheduled during the 2001 season, when Redlands East Valley was 1-9. Redlands East Valley won this matchup 20-13 last season after Johns scored a touchdown with 13 seconds remaining. Outlook: Redlands East Valley has mammoth mammoth, name for several large prehistoric elephants of the extinct genus Mammuthus, which ranged over Eurasia and North America in the Pleistocene epoch. offensive and defensive lines that could overwhelm o·ver·whelm tr.v. o·ver·whelmed, o·ver·whelm·ing, o·ver·whelms 1. To surge over and submerge; engulf: waves overwhelming the rocky shoreline. 2. a. Quartz Hill. The Rebels made a big stride last week, but Redlands East Valley might be too much for them. LITTLEROCK (0-3) at SERRANO ser·ra·no n. pl. ser·ra·nos A cultivar of the tropical pepper Capsicum annuum having small, blunt, highly pungent red or green fruit used in cooking. (3-0) 7 p.m. Player to watch: Carl Uhl, QB, Serrano The junior QB is the key to Serrano's offense. Littlerock will have to shut him down to have a chance. Key stat: 1 Number of turnovers for Littlerock last week, a significant improvement from its first two games (3.5 a game). Why Littlerock will win: The Lobos scored their first points of the year last week on touchdown passes from first-year starter Travis Calloway. Those plays should give him confidence after throwing four interceptions in Littlerock's first three games. Why Serrano will win: Serrano of Phelan beat Barstow 34-6, and Littlerock lost to Barstow 40-12 last week. Last week: Serrano defeated Indio 37-13; Littlerock lost to Barstow 40-12. Perspective: Serrano was the Southern Section Div. VIII runner-up last season, and Littlerock has been outscored 108-12 this season. Serrano won this game 29-7 last season, holding the Lobos to five first downs. Outlook: Littlerock has struggled with its new offense and with turnovers (8). Serrano has outscored its opponents 94-26 this season. No. 2 CANYON (3-0) at HIGHLAND (1-1-1) 7 p.m. Player to watch: Jeff Briscoe, OL, Canyon Briscoe's blocking must help offset Highland's size and power on the defensive line, always one of the Bulldogs' strengths. Key stat: 11.4 Yards per carry for Canyon RB Louis Montano (area-best 457 yards on 40 attempts), the second-highest total among regional large-school RBs with 300 yards or more. Why Canyon will win: The way the team is rolling, Canyon would a favorite against just about anyone. The team is averaging 46 points and hasn't given up more than one touchdown in a game. Canyon is coming off its most well-balanced victory, against Etiwanda last week. Last week: Canyon defeated Etiwanda 48-7; Highland tied Peninsula of Palos Verdes Palos Verdes is often used to refer to a group of coastal cities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the Los Angeles/South Bay area of California. This affluent bedroom community is known for its dramatic views, good schools [1] extensive horse trails [2] 14-14. Why Highland will win: The team plays solid defense, particularly in the secondary, which held Peninsula to 41 yards passing last week and has allowed an average of 63.3 yards a game. If Highland can keep the score low, force turnovers and avoid silly mistakes, the team has enough talent to pull an upset. Perspective: Canyon is 9-3 against Golden League opponents since 1997, including six consecutive victories (three over Highland). Canyon leads the Highland series 6-1. Outlook: Canyon looked sharp last week, when every reserve on the bench got into the game for at least one play for the third consecutive game. With such skill-position talent and a hard-hitting defense, Canyon would have to do a major backslide back·slide intr.v. back·slid , back·slid·ing, back·slides To revert to sin or wrongdoing, especially in religious practice. back to fall against an unranked opponent. Highland isn't a pushover push·o·ver n. 1. One that is easily defeated or taken advantage of. 2. Something that is easily done or attained. See Synonyms at breeze1. , but it can expect to get pushed around tonight. OTHER GAMES Paraclete (2-1) at Burroughs of Ridgecrest (3-0) 7 p.m. Outlook: Burroughs of Ridgecrest has a major Division I prospect in WR Anthony Celestine cel·es·tine n. See celestite. [German Zölestin, from Latin caelestis, celestial; see celestial.] , who scored three touchdowns against Quartz Hill in Week 2. Paraclete must control Celestine and rebound from a disappointing 39-20 loss to Garces. Calvary Chapel Calvary Chapel is a non-denominational, Protestant fellowship of churches which began in 1965 in Southern California. The term "fellowship of churches" is used in contrast to a denomination. of Santa Ana Santa Ana, city, El Salvador Santa Ana (sän'tä ä`nä), city (1993 pop. 129,873), W El Salvador. It is the second largest city in the country and the commercial and processing center for a sugarcane, coffee, and cattle region. (1-1-1) at Vasquez (2-1) Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Outlook: Vasquez, off to its best start in four years, will play its first home game of the season. The Mustangs are coming a dramatic 16-12 victory over Rosamond. CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: (color) Antelope Valley High football coach Brent Newcomb will go for his 200th career victory tonight, when the Antelopes play Loyola. Jeff Goldwater/Staff Photographer Box: GAME DAY |
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