TONIGHT'S FOOTBALL GAMES.BUENA at No. 1 WESTLAKE 7:30 p.m. Buena update: Buena went 7-5 last year, won the Pacific League title and eliminated Moorpark from the playoffs before losing to eventual champion Arroyo Grande. Six-foot-3 WR Cody Murphy is coming off a 48-catch season, DB Freddy Keiaho is one of the region's top juniors and K Steve Howard Steven John "Steve" Howard (born May 10 1976 in Durham, England) is an English footballer currently playing for Derby County Club career Early career Howard began his career at non-league Tow Law Town, whilst working as a roofer as his day-job. is well-respected. Westlake update: Zac Wasserman is back and that means plenty. The Penn State-bound QB threw for 2,420 yards and 21 TDs. Speedy RB Julian Lambert also returns after rushing for 1,410 yards and 20 TDs. DBs Michael Brignac and Chris Catalano are both major-college prospects, LB Jordan Lampos is solid and OL Keith Holt is among the best in the region. Outlook: Buena returns some good players and figures to win a lot of games this season, but Westlake is loaded from top to bottom. The Warriors have a terrific QB, speed at the skill positions and key returnees from a defense that was among the region's best last year. If Westlake loses, it will be a major upset. No. 2 NEWBURY PARK at BURROUGHS 7:30 p.m. Newbury Park update: New QB Chris Lombardo, a transfer from St. Bonaventure, figures to continue the Panthers' traditional success throwing the football. He passed for 2,444 yards and 26 TDs last year, he has good blockers up front and TE Will Svitek Will Svitek (born January 8, 1982 in Prague, Czech Republic) is an American football player who currently plays tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs. He played in 38 games (18 starts) at Stanford University. He recorded 60 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2. is a major prospect. Burroughs update: This is QB Joe Kroells' big chance to prove he belongs among the elite. He passed for 2,171 yards and 18 TDs last year, but he generally isn't lumped in with the best because the region is so rich in QBs this season. Outlook: Burroughs was 3-7 last year and Newbury Park was 7-3, so Newbury Park, again featuring a top-notch QB, is the obvious favorite. If Kroells feels the adrenaline and Lombardo gets the jitters jitters 'Butterflies' Psychology An episode of nervousness or anxiety that often precedes a public event; jitters is a type of performance anxiety which may affect actors in a stage production–stage fright or soloist musicians; it may respond to anxiolytics , Burroughs has a chance. Otherwise, you can mail this one in. CALABASAS at AGOURA 7 p.m. Calabasas update: Traditionally one of the region's best small-school programs, Calabasas (9-3-1) is rebuilding. The Coyotes are starting sophomore QB Justin Fenchel. The good news is a big, experienced offensive line, led by seniors Kent Sharman, Eric Matheny and Justin Diemel. Agoura update: The Chargers (3-7) feature new players at key positions, so there are a lot of questions. However, Justin Richter is one of the best DBs in the region, and TE Mike West is a good prospect. Outlook This is a good natural rivalry between neighboring neigh·bor n. 1. One who lives near or next to another. 2. A person, place, or thing adjacent to or located near another. 3. A fellow human. 4. Used as a form of familiar address. v. schools. Calabasas, which competes in Division XI, and Agoura, Division IV, have about the same student enrollment. The Coyotes won last year's matchup 14-13. If the game comes down to a field goal, Calabasas will be in good shape: Matt Bernstein Matt Bernstein (born 1982-12-26 in Scarsdale, New York) was a football standout at University of Wisconsin-Madison, currently playing with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League after a stint in the National Football League with the Detroit Lions. , who kicked six last year, is one of the best. 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. VS. CRESCENTA VALLEY The Crescenta Valley is a small inland valley in Los Angeles County, California. Its name derives from its crescent-like shape, with the convex portion facing roughly northeast and the concave portion southwest. at Glendale College, 7:30 p.m. Thousand Oaks update: The Lancers lanc·er n. 1. A cavalryman armed with a lance. 2. A member of a regiment originally armed with lances. 3. lancers (used with a sing. verb) a. A kind of quadrille. b. (5-5-1) lost a lot of players to graduation, but LB Nick Ciufo is one of the best defenders in the region. Crescenta Valley update: This is an up year for Crescenta Valley (6-5), which has a promising QB in 6-foot-3 Scott Vossmeyer and a big OL led by Ryan Morris. The Falcons plan to open up the offense and pass more this season. Outlook C.V. squeaked by T.O. 14-13 in the opener last year, but the Falcons are more improved and figure to be substantial favorites this time around. OAK PARK at EL SEGUNDO El Segundo (ĕl sēgŭn`dō), industrial city (1990 pop. 15,223), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1917. Its products include navigation and computer systems, aircraft parts, office machines, telephone apparatus, and 7 p.m. Oak Park update: Third-year QB Nate Elder and last year's leading receiver, TE Nate Jones Nathaniel ("Nate") Henry Jones (born April 29, 1963) was a boxer. Nicknamed "The Snake", Jones won the National Golden Gloves 1994 and 1995 and the Heavyweight bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics. , are among 12 returning starters. Elder passed for 1,132 yards and 11 TDs and Jones caught 21 passes (11.1 avg.) for three TDs. The Eagles went 5-6 last season. El Segundo update: The Eagles - same nickname as Oak Park - look to rebound from a 2-7-1 season. They lost to the other Eagles 24-7 in the opener last year. Outlook: Oak Park won three of its first four last year and should get out quickly again. SIMI VALLEY Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. at VENTURA 7 p.m. Simi Valley update: WR/RB Calvin Bell is the focus. He's the team's best player after catching 42 passes (13.0 avg.) and scoring eight TDs last season. Ben Santigo, who played sparingly spar·ing adj. 1. Given to or marked by prudence and restraint in the use of material resources. 2. Deficient or limited in quantity, fullness, or extent. 3. Forbearing; lenient. last year, takes over at QB. Simi Valley finished 3-7 in 1998. Ventura update: The Cougars (4-5-1) feature a terrific running back in junior Tyler Ebell. He's very fast and ranked among the top underclassmen in the state. Outlook Simi Valley, which wants to stockpile nonleague victories because the Marmonte League The Marmonte League is a high school sports league primarily made up of schools from Ventura County. The Marmonte Leauge is part of the CIF Southern Section. Click here to view the league schedule. offers so much competition, lost 31-13 to Ventura last year. Bell needs to outplay out·play tr.v. out·played, out·play·ing, out·plays To surpass (an opponent) in skill or technique or in scoring points. Verb 1. Ebell for the Pioneers to turn things around. CAMARILLO at CANYON 7 p.m. Camarillo update: Entering last weekend, QBs John Gonzalez and Mike Jasper were competing. There is also competition at TB between big TE-convert Loren Cerny (6-3, 225) and quick Omar Cortreras (5-6, 150). Canyon update: The Cowboys' tumultuous offseason is over, as new coach Jack Bowman has settled in. He replaced Larry Mohr, who resigned under pressure because of an alleged improper relationship with a female student. Outlook: Camarillo (8-4) lost to Canyon (6-4) 23-13 in last year's opener. This game should be close. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Camarillo High's Michael Martinez, left, faces Canyon in the opening game. Canyon won last year's opener. Gene Blevins/Special to the Daily News |
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