THIS WEEK'S KEY GAMES.Byline: Gerry Gittelson Staff Writer No. 1 HART (5-0, 1-0) vs. No. No. 7 VALENCIA (5-1, 1-0) at College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. , 7:30 p.m. OUTLOOK: Valencia has established itself over the last few years but is 0-6 all-time against Hart, which is seeking its 50th consecutive league victory. A different player has emerged almost every week for Hart, which will make it that much more difficult for the Vikings to end the series losing streak. Hart QB Matt Moore started slowly but has found a groove. He accounted for four touchdowns and completed 13 of 16 passes for 173 yards last week. The UCLA-bound senior has thrown for 1,036 yards and 11 TDs and rushed for three TDs. 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Coach Brian Stiman said Burnley might use oxygen on the sidelines On the sidelines An investor who decides not to invest due to market uncertainty. on the sidelines Of or relating to investors who, having assessed the market, have decided to avoid committing their funds. again tonight. GAME OF THE WEEK PALMDALE (3-3, 1-0) at HIGHLAND (2-3, 0-1), 7:30 p.m. OUTLOOK: Throw out the stats and stories because adrenaline is a plentiful fuel whenever these neighboring Golden League rivals get together. Highland of Palmdale, coming off a seven-point loss to 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 , needs to get its fly offense working. The Bulldogs have managed just 14 points per game and are searching for a go-to RB and WR. Fourteen players have carried the ball and 12 have at least one reception; such versatility isn't good when a team is 2-3. Junior QB Gary Rosales has completed 42 percent of his passes for 468 yards with four TDs and five interceptions. He has a quality WR in Kris Theus - a cousin of former NBA NBA abbr. 1. National Basketball Association 2. National Boxing Association NBA (US) n abbr (= National Basketball Association) → Basketball-Dachverband (= player Reggie Theus Reggie Wayne Theus (born October 13, 1957 in Inglewood, California) is a former NBA player and is currently the head coach for the Sacramento Kings. He was hired as head coach for the Kings on June 19, 2007. - who has 10 receptions and three TDs. Palmdale snapped a losing streak A Losing Streak is the third episode of series 2 of the BBC sit-com, Only Fools and Horses. It was first broadcast on 4 November 1982. Synopsis Del Boy, Rodney, and Grandad are making some sort of cheap perfume just to earn money after Del has been losing most of at three games with a victory over Littlerock last week even though starting QB Jacob McCravey (toe injury) didn't play. McCravey (599 yards, three TDs) is back and he'll look for 6-foot-3 Derek Hagan Derek Steven Hagan, Jr. (born September 21, 1984 in Northridge, California) is an American football wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Dolphins in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. , who has 36 catches. KEEP AN EYE ON: Palmdale PK Matt Valentino, a junior who is starting for the third consecutive season. He has two FGs and a 37.5 punting average, and he could be the difference in a close game. NOTES: McCravey said he's not related to former Montclair Prep of Van Nuys QB Steve McCravey. When informed the elder McCravey was one of the Mounties' greatest athletes of all time, he smiled and said, ``Oh? Well then maybe I am.'' CHATSWORTH (5-0, 1-0) at TAFT (3-2, 0-1) OUTLOOK: Will Chatsworth's surprising run continue? No one expected the West Valley League-leading Chancellors to be undefeated, and Chatsworth might have a tough time staying that way against perennial power Taft of Woodland Hills. But if Chatsworth QB Jason Moss Jason Moss was an American writer on serial killers. At college, for his honors thesis, he established relationships with such killers as Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer and Henry Lee Lucas. He obtained samples of correspondence from and interviews with these men. and RB Joe Shumpert keep clicking, another victory appears probable. Moss has passed for 812 yards and four TDs and has three INTs as a DB. Shumpert, who ran for 131 yards, scored on a 20-yard interception return and completed a 52-yard pass last week, has 671 yards (10.5 yards per carry) and eight TDs. Taft, coming off a ragged 40-21 loss to Birmingham of Van Nuys, features junior standout WR/DB Steve Smith. He has 35 receptions, five TDs and seven interceptions. Junior QB Cary Dove, averaging almost 30 passes per game, has thrown for 1,251 yards and 11 TDs. LB Lance Broadus, DL Octavio Flores Flores, town, Guatemala Flores (flōrəs), town (1990 est. pop. 2,200), capital of Petén department, N Guatemala. Flores was built on an island in the southern part of Lake Petén Itzá and on the site of the and DBs Mike and Paul Pratt are key defenders. KEEP AN EYE ON: Taft WR Noah Smith. He isn't related to Steve Smith, but he plays a lot like him. He is averaging 23.8 yards with five TDs on 17 receptions. NOTES: Taft backup PK Kara Kara (kär`ə), river, c.140 mi (230 km) long, NE European and NW Siberian Russia. It flows N from the N Urals into the Kara Sea, forming part of the traditional border between European and Asian Russia. It is navigable in its lower course. Bounds has one extra point. ... Taft is 2 for 2 with two TDs on option passes. THIS WEEK'S OTHER GAMES MONROE (2-2, 1-0) at SAN FERNANDO San Fernando, city, Argentina San Fernando (săn fərnăn`dō), city (1991 pop. 144,761), Buenos Aires prov., E Argentina. It is a district administrative center in the Greater Buenos Aires area. (3-2, 1-0), 7 p.m. OUTLOOK: As the teams tussle for inside position in the Valley Mission League, the game inside the game is the coaching matchup between Monroe's Chris Richards and San Fernando's Sean Blunt. The former teammates at San Fernando are best friends who served as each other's best man at their weddings. Putting sentimentality aside, San Fernando should prevail because the Tigers have more balance and have faced tougher competition, including top-10 opponents Birmingham and Taft. San Fernando WR Ramon Perry hasn't had a bad game all season and his 28 receptions for 633 yards are more than half of the Tigers' passing production. He's scored 14 TDs and is considered the region's most dangerous kick returner with two long TDs. QB Ruben Nevarez has passed for 962 yards and 15 TDs, and Will German has rushed for 431 yards and scored four TDs. Monroe's only victory is over Eagle Rock, which isn't ranked in the Daily News top 40. But the Vikings have two capable RBs in Steve Trammel (360 yards, 6.9 avg., four TDs) and freshman Kevin St. Clair. RESEDA (0-5, 0-1) at SYLMAR (3-2, 1-0), 7 p.m. OUTLOOK: As usual, Sylmar is loaded with skilled athletes, but the Spartans are searching for a suitable QB. Taft transfer Clarence Simpson managed just seven completions and had two INTs with no TDs through four games before giving way to Lance DiBene, who was 3 of 5 for 21 yards in a victory over Kennedy of Granada Hills last week. DiBene gets the start again in this Valley Mission League matchup. If Sylmar RB Danny Burney isn't his usual dominating self, the Spartans could be in trouble. Burney, a junior, ran for 112 yards and scored on an 85-yard kick return last week. He has 823 yards rushing (10.3 yards per carry) and nine of Sylmar's 13 TDs. Reseda has yet to win a game for new coach Steve Kingery, but the Regents have a solid QB in returning starter Matt Diaz
Matthew Edward Diaz (born March 3, 1978 in Portland, Oregon) is a Major League Baseball player with the Atlanta Braves. . He has thrown for 671 yards and four TDs. But Reseda won't have leading WR Mark Burt (27 catches, three TDs), who is sitting out after being hospitalized with a concussion last week. DOS PUEBLOS (6-0, 1-0) at RIO MESA (4-2, 1-0), 7:30 p.m. OUTLOOK: Rio Mesa, in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of an impressive turnaround after finishing 1-9 last year, will really know it's for real by upsetting the Chargers in this nonleague game. All-purpose standout Chris Davis Chris Davis is the name of a couple of people:
Jay Staggs Jay Staggs is an American football defensive back. Pro Career Staggs signed a free agent contract with the Chicago Bears [1] College Career Staggs played at UNLV has 34 receptions for Dos Pueblos. CLEVELAND (2-3, 0-1) at No. 3 BIRMINGHAM (5-0, 1-0), 7 p.m. OUTLOOK: At first glance, this seems an easy victory for Birmingham. But unpredictable Cleveland of Reseda has shown a knack for upsets in the past, and the Cavaliers have enough big-play athletes to put a scare into Birmingham of Van Nuys. That said, Birmingham QB Scott Jensen is red hot and there's no reason to believe he won't continue his torrid passing. He was 10 of 12 for 201 yards and three TDs against Taft last week. He's thrown for 1,053 yards - completing 68 percent - for 16 TDs and just two INTs for a 245.78 efficiency rating, by far the highest in the region. Birmingham, which has scored 40 or more points four times, also features RB Dennis Keyes, who is coming off his best game of the season; the elusive 6-1, 190-pounder rushed for 216 yards and scored two TDs, including a 96-yard pass reception, last week. Cleveland relies on QB Antwine Barfield and WR/DB Randy Bundy. Barfield has thrown for 599 yards and four TDs but also has six INTs. Bundy has 15 receptions and three TDs. LOYOLA (5-0) vs. SANTA MARGARITA Santa Margarita ("Saint Margaret") may refer to:
at Saddleback College Academics Saddleback College offers a wide range of programs in Advanced Technology and Applied Sciences, including courses in Aviation, Marine Science, Computer Science and Fashion Design. The academics are closely linked to Irvine Valley College, also part of the SOCCCD. , 7:30 p.m. OUTLOOK: These Division I powers have different styles - conservative 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. prefers to run and Santa Margarita features a wide-open passing offense - but both are among the state's most consistently successful programs. So whoever controls the pace as the edge in this nonleague matchup between teams that have never played each other. Loyola, coming off a victory over another Orange County stalwart - Servite of Anaheim - depends on RB Bo Renaud and a hard-hitting defense. Renaud has rushed for 500 yards and eight TDs. DL Kevin Harbour has committed to UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX and LB Chad Slapnicka and junior DB Quintin Daniels are among the area's best. But Daniels is doubtful because of a shoulder injury. ``We had a nice win last week because Servite is a very good team,'' Loyola coach Steve Grady said. ``Santa Margarita is very solid, too.'' Marshall Tharpe has completed 67 percent of his passes for 879 yards and eight TDs for Santa Margarita. Bobby Whitmore has 26 receptions. Ashton White, son of former Los Angeles Rams/USC/San Fernando RB Charles White Charles or Charlie White may refer to:
ALISO NIGUEL (3-2) at CALABASAS (1-4), 7:30 p.m. OUTLOOK: Injuries have hurt Calabasas all season and with starting QB Justin Fenchel (concussion) and WR Alex Rosenbloom (concussion) suffering injuries last week, it's going to be more difficult than ever for the Coyotes (1-4) to avoid their third consecutive sub.-500 season. ``We haven't had the same 11 guys all season,'' coach Larry Edwards said. ``All four of our starting linebackers were out last week, and we've got a really tough game coming up against Aliso Niguel. I guess you can say we've had a bit of bad luck.'' Div. VI Aliso Niguel is a 2,900-student Sea View League school from Aliso Viejo. SAUGUS (3-3, 0-1) at BURROUGHS (4-1, 1-0), 7:30 p.m. OUTLOOK: Burroughs is a surprising 4-1, but now the difficult part of the Indians schedule begins. They play Hart next week, followed by Valencia, so a loss tonight conceivably could cost Burroughs a playoff spot. Saugus has more big-play potential and has faced tougher competition, so the Centurions should prevail. Brandon McCullough, who rushed for a career-high 235 yards and a 69-yard touchdown on 35 carries last week, has 750 yards and eight TDs. If he can't find holes against a Burroughs defense that has allowed 73 yards per game, then QB Chris Ahlheim must go to work. Ahlheim has thrown for 844 yards and six TDs, favoring Kevin Estes (29 receptions, five TDs). Burroughs RBs Mike Perez Mike Perez (born October 19, 1964 in Yauco, Puerto Rico), is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1990-1997. Teams
MONTCLAIR PREP (5-0) at CERRITOS VAL 1. VAL - Value-oriented Algorithmic Language. J.B. Dennis, MIT 1979. Single assignment language, designed for MIT dataflow machine. Based on CLU, has iteration and error handling, lacking in recursion and I/O. "A Value- Oriented Algorithmic Language", W.B. . CHR CHR canine hypoxic rhabdomyolysis. . (5-0), 7:30 p.m. OUTLOOK: Freelance power Montclair Prep of Van Nuys and Olympic League contender Cerritos Valley Christian have have never met, but when the Mounties join the Olympic League next year, they'll see plenty of each other. Tonight, it's a tossup which team will win this matchup of overachieving private schools. Montclair Prep has a dominating RB in Dal Johnson (683 yards, nine TDs), but so do the Crusaders with Chase Twedell (950 yards, 15 TDs). ``We're both 5-0 and this should be quite a game,'' CV Christian coach Mike Wunderley said. ``Montclair Prep's a little bit faster than the teams we've seen so far.'' Defending Div. XII finalist Montclair Prep hasn't lost a regular-season game since 1999. But coach George Giannini is concerned about the Div. XI Crusaders, who were 9-2 last season. ``They're one division higher than us and I think they're pretty good,'' he said. ``It's going to be a real tough game.'' THOUSAND OAKS Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. (4-2, 3-0) at AGOURA (3-3, 2-1), 7 p.m. OUTLOOK: Agoura's easy league games are out of the way, so now it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a for the Chargers to get tough if they want to make an impact. Knocking off favored Thousand Oaks would pull them into a tie for first place, not an impossibility for a historically good upset pick. But Agoura must contain Thousand Oaks QB Ben Olson For the American soccer player, see . Benjamen James Olson (born February 23, 1983 in Thousand Oaks, California) is a redshirt junior quarterback for the 2006 UCLA Bruins football team. to have a chance. Olson, considered by many the nation's No. 1 passing prospect, completed 20 of 26 for 342 yards and five TDs last week. He has thrown for 1,172 yards (59 pct.) and 10 TDs. Dave Anderson Dave Anderson might refer to:
Agoura's Joel Arias has passed for 1,195 yards and 10 TDs. He has no shortage of receivers with 15 players having at least one catch. Arias was 11 of 18 for 213 yards and three scores last week. He needs to watch out for Thousand Oaks DB Kevin Rex, who has four interceptions. GRAN. HILLS (4-1, 0-1) at EL CAMINO REAL El Camino Real (Spanish for The Royal Road or The King's Highway) was the name of a series of pre-automobile highways linking the various New World colonies of Spain:
OUTLOOK: In what figures to be a high-scoring West Valley League matchup between teams with potent passing offenses, El Camino Real RB Jazen Anderson could be the difference. He has reeled off two consecutive 200-yard rushing performance, including a career-high 222 yards and three TDs last week. Anderson, brother of Atlanta Falcons Jamal Sharif Anderson (born September 30, 1972 in East Orange, New Jersey) is a former running back in the National Football League, with the , has 690 yards and 11 TDs. The Conquistadores of Woodland Hills also feature QB Will Savage and WR Jeremy Boyle. Savage, also a top baseball player, has passed for 661 yards and four TDs, and Boyle has 26 receptions for 415 yards and three TDs. Boyle also has four interceptions and a 39.1 punting average. Granada Hills was undefeated until a one-point loss to Chatsworth last week. Injured RB Bryan Wilson (shoulder), who won't play tonight, was supposed to be the team's top player. In his absence, QB Luke Sniewski has carried the Highlanders. The 6-foot-5 senior has passed for 1,009 yards and 13 TDs. Jason Rilloraza (22 catches, six TDs) is among three receivers with 11 receptions or more. With undefeated Birmingham looming next week, Granada Hills can't afford another league loss in what promises to be the San Fernando Valley's most competitive race. OAK PARK (4-1-1, 0-0-1 vs. ST. BONAVENTURE(6-0, 0-0) Sat. 1:30 p.m. at Ventura HS OUTLOOK: This Tri-Valley League game could get ugly if Oak Park can't contain St. Bonaventure's Lorenzo Booker, who many rate as the No. 1 RB in the nation. Booker, a 5-11, 180-pounder who is weighing scholarship offers from USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. and UCLA among others, has rushed for 1,108 yards (11.3 avg.) and scored 19 TDs in limited action because the two-time Div. XI champion Seraphs have been so dominating. Oak Park features Steele Weniger, who has rushed for 700 yards with seven TDs. Brendon Anderson has thrown for 901 yards and six TDs. Monte McNair has 21 receptions and four FGs. CAPTION(S): 2 photos, box, 3 maps Photo: (1) RENAUD (2) Agoura's Joel Arias has passed for 1,195 yards and 10 TDs. David Sprague/Staff Photographer Box: PEERLESS PROGNOSTICATION Map: (1) College of the Canyons (2) Highland High School Highland High School or Highlands High School may refer to: In the United States:
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