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RIVALRY WEEK CONCLUDES REGULAR SEASON |
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11/14/2002 |
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By Staff |
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Monterey Bay Prep Report |
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| Game
Time: |
7:30 |
Location:
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Watsonville
High
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Last Year
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San Lorenzo
Valley extended its SCCAL unbeaten streak to 34
games after surviving a 13-7 scare from Watsonville.
A 48 yard touchdown run by San Lorenzo Valley
running back Loren Jensen with just 2:27 remaining
in the game broke a 7-7 deadlock.
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Key Stats
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San Lorenzo Valley |
- #1 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (62)
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- Offense #2 in the
quad-league area in passing yardage (1429
yards)
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- Offense #2 overall in the
quad-league area with 3038 yards from
scrimmage
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Rankings |
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Streaks |
- 45 game SCCAL unbeaten
streak
- 7th straight SCCAL league
championship
- 9 game winning streak
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Watsonville |
- #1 in the
quad-league area in points scored (389)
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- Offense #1 in the
quad-league area in rushing yardage (2756
yards)
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- Offense last in the
quad-league area in passing yardage (120
yards)
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- Defense #2 in the quad
league area in passing yards allowed (435)
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Rankings |
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Streaks |
- 3 consecutive games with
40+ points
- 3 game winning streak
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Notes
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Lorenzo Valley is guaranteed at least a tie
for a 7th consecutive SCCAL title. A Watsonville
victory would force an SCCAL Tri-championship with SLV,
Aptos and Watsonville. A Watsonville loss would
seriously jeopardize any Wildcat bid for an at-large CCS
playoff berth. |
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| Game
Time: |
7:30 |
Location:
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Gilroy
High
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Last Year
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Leading 36-8
midway through the third quarter, Gilroy survived a
furious Live Oak rally to hang on for a 36-35
victory. Gilroy thwarted a late Live Oak a 2-point
conversion to preserve a one-point lead.
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Key Stats
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Live
Oak |
- #24 in the
quad-league area in points scored (103)
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- #21 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (221)
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- Offense
#6 in the
quad-league area in passing yardage (1049
yards)
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- Defense #12 in the quad
league area in total yards allowed (2375)
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Streaks |
- 8 consecutive scoreless
quarters
- 13 game winless streak (1
tie)
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Gilroy |
- #26 in the
quad-league area in points scored (86)
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- #24 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (255)
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- Defense #26 in the
quad-league area in rushing yards
allowed (2179)
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- Defense
#9 in the
quad-league area in passing yards
allowed (726)
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- Defense #25 in the quad
league area in total yards allowed (2905)
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Streaks |
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Notes
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Both squads
hope to end the season on a positive note.
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Time: |
7:30 |
Location:
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Salinas
Sports Complex
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Last Year
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Going
back 5 years, Palma's overall record ( including
playoffs) is 58-5-1. Four of those losses have now
been inflicted by the Hollister Haybalers. A capacity
homecoming crowd at Hollister High was treated to
another classic Baler/Chieftain hard hitting, run
oriented defensive battle that has come to typify MBL
football. The Hollister defense limited Palma to a
season-low 171 yards of total offense. Each team
mounted one quality scoring drive in the first half -
Hollister's resulted in a Marc Montalvo field goal,
Palma's resulted in a Luis Amaral 1 yard touchdown
run. Palma went into halftime with a 7-3 lead.
Palma fumbled the ball on the second half opening
kickoff, giving Hollister the ball on the Palma 25
yard line. Four plays later, Trenton Young ran 10
yards for a score and a Baler 10-7 lead. There would
be no further scoring in the game. Palma mounted one
final drive late in the 4th quarter, but an apparent
game-winning touchdown pass was called back on a
holding penalty.
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Key Stats
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Hollister |
- #15 in the
quad-league area in points scored (154)
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- #12 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (174)
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- Offense #7 in the
quad-league area in rushing yardage (1732 yards)
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- Defense
#15 in the quad
league area in rushing yards allowed
(1581)
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- Defense #15 in the quad
league area in total yards allowed
(2430)
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Streaks |
- 2 game losing streak
- 3 game winning streak vs.
Palma
- 8 year
consecutive playoff appearance streak in
jeopardy
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Palma |
- #5 in the
quad-league area in points scored (220)
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- #7 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (107)
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- Offense
#2 in the
quad-league area in rushing yardage (2258
yards)
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- Offense #24 in the
quad-league area in passing yardage (359
yards)
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- Defense #8 in the quad
league area in total yards allowed
(1926)
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Rankings |
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Streaks |
- 2 game winning streak
- 3 game losing streak vs.
Hollister
- 18 consecutive league
title streak in jeopardy
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Notes
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teams badly need this game. A Hollister loss would
eliminate any chance for a Baler at-large CCS playoff
bid. A Palma loss would land the Chieftains in the CCS
D4 playoffs, as they would likely not have the power
points to play at the D1 level in the playoffs and
defend their back-to-back CCS D1 titles. A Salinas
loss to North Salinas, combined with a victory over
Hollister, would give Palma a share of the TCAL title.
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| Game
Time: |
7:30 |
Location:
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Seaside
High
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Last Year
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Monterey
dropped its season opener 15-8 to visiting Seaside.
Although Monterey jumped to a quick lead after
Curtis Freeman burst for a 50 yard touchdown run on
the first drive of the season, the Seaside defense
stiffened and shut out the Toreador offense for the
remainder of the game.
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Key Stats
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Monterey |
- #23 in the
quad-league area in points scored (108)
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- #22 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (234)
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- Offense
#24 in the
quad-league area in total yards (1832
yards)
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- Defense #24 in the quad
league area in rushing yards allowed
(2003)
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Streaks |
- 19 game losing streak
- 3 game losing streak vs.
Seaside
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Seaside |
- #16 in the
quad-league area in points scored (151)
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- #8 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (132)
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- Offense
#11 in the
quad-league area in total yards (2304 yards)
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- Defense #6 in the quad
league area in total yards allowed (1816)
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Rankings |
- Ranked #5 in the southern
CCS by mbaypreps.com
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Streaks |
- 1 game losing streak
- 3 game winning streak vs.
Monterey
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Notes
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| Seaside
is ensured at least a share of the MBL title with a
victory over Monterey. A loss would likely (assuming
Alvarez beats Alisal) drop the Spartans into a tie
with Monte Vista Christian for 2nd place (where the
Mustangs hold the head-to-head tiebreaker),
eliminating any chance for a CCS playoff bid. |
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Time: |
7:30 |
Location:
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Salinas
High
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Last Year
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Salinas
pummeled cross-town rival North Salinas 46-20.
Cowboy running backs Nick Nance and RaChard Williams
combined for 145 yards rushing and 4 touchdowns.
Daniel Orozco chipped in 127 yards rushing,
including a 35 yard touchdown scamper in the 4th
quarter.
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Key Stats
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North
Salinas |
- #7 in the
quad-league area in points scored (193)
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- #14 in the quad-league
area in points allowed (187)
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- Offense
#5 in the
quad-league area in rushing yards (1894
yards)
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- Defense #10 in the quad
league area in total yards allowed (2229
yards)
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Rankings |
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Streaks |
- 3 game winning streak
- 1 game losing streak vs.
Salinas
- 7 consecutive 100+ yard
rushing games by Ronnie Drummer
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Salinas |
- #6 in the
quad-league area in points scored (213)
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- #2 in the quad-league
area in points allowed (78)
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- Offense #4 in the
quad-league area in rushing yards (2089 yards)
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- Defense
#1 in the quad
league area in rushing yards allowed (692)
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- Defense #1 in the quad
league area in total yards allowed (1261)
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Rankings |
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Streaks |
- 5 game winning streak
- 1 game winning streak vs.
North Salinas
- 10 consecutive scoreless
quarters by defense
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Notes
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Salinas needs a victory to claim a share of the TCAL
title and ensure a CCS playoff bid. No matter the
outcome of this game, Salinas is guaranteed at least
a share of the TCAL title and a CCS D1 playoff bid. |
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Time: |
7:30 |
Location:
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Alisal
High
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Last Year
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Alvarez jumped
to an early 21-0 3rd quarter lead and never looked
back, as the Eagles wrapped up second place in the
MBL with a 21-7 victory over Alisal.
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Key Stats
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Alvarez |
- #8 in the
quad-league area in points scored (188)
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- #13 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (178)
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- Offense #6 in the
quad-league area in rushing yards (1852 yards)
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- Defense
#21 in the quad
league area in passing yards allowed (954
yards)
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Rankings |
- Ranked #4 in the southern
CCS by mbaypreps.com
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Streaks |
- 1 game winning streak
- Unbeaten vs. Alisal
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Alisal |
- #9 in the
quad-league area in points scored (181)
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- #16 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (199)
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- Offense
#5 in the
quad-league area in passing yards (1260 yards)
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- Defense #19 in the quad
league area in rushing yards allowed
(1745)
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Streaks |
- 3 game unbeaten streak (1
tie)
- Winless vs. Alvarez
- Alisal has never
qualified for the CCS football playoffs
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Notes
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is do-or-die for both teams, as the loser of this game
will not qualify for the CCS playoffs. An Alisal upset
victory over Alvarez would put the Trojans into the
CCS playoffs for the first time in school history. An
Alvarez victory ensures no less than an MBL
co-championship for the Eagles. |
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| Game
Time: |
7:30 |
Location:
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Soledad
High
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Last
Year
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Soledad
running back Erik Salto rushed for 160 yards and 2
touchdowns in a 37-6 thumping of host Greenfield.
With his effort, Salto became the first 1,000 yard
rusher in Soledad school history.
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Key Stats
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Greenfield |
- #20 in the
quad-league area in points scored (124)
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- #19 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (212)
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- Offense
#8 in the
quad-league area in passing yards (984 yards)
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- Defense #20 in the quad
league area in passing yards allowed (944
yards)
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Streaks |
- 1 game winning streak
- Winless vs. Soledad
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Soledad |
- #22 in the
quad-league area in points scored (116)
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- #15 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (192)
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- Offense #12 in the
quad-league area in passing yards (744 yards)
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- Defense
#1 in the quad
league area in passing yards allowed (416
yards)
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- Defense #23 in the quad
league area in rushing yards allowed (1871
yards)
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Streaks |
- 4 game losing streak
- Unbeaten vs. Greenfield
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Notes
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new south county schools have developed a healthy
rivalry in all sports within a very short time.
Throw out the records when school and community
bragging rights are on the line. |
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| Game
Time: |
7:30 |
Location:
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King
City High
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Last
Year
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Trailing 7-6
in the fourth quarter, Gonzales running back Peter
Maturino scored on a 63 yard touchdown run with 9:17
remaining, and the host Spartans prevailed 13-7 in
their homecoming game. The loss spoiled a fine
effort from King City running back Clay Tully, who
rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown.
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Key Stats
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Gonzales |
- #2 in the
quad-league area in points scored (340)
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- #5 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (94)
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- Offense #3 in the
quad-league area in rushing yards (2258
yards)
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- Offense
#1 in the
quad-league area in total yards (3085 yards)
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- Defense #2 in the quad
league area in rushing yards allowed (706
yards)
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- Defense #3 in the quad
league area in total yards allowed (1503
yards)
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Rankings |
- Ranked #9 in the southern
CCS by mbaypreps.com
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Streaks |
- 7 game winning streak
- 1 game winning vs. King
City
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King
City |
- #12 in the
quad-league area in points scored (173)
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- #18 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (205)
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- Offense #9 in the
quad-league area in rushing yards (1703 yards)
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- Defense
#17 in the quad
league area in total yards allowed (2484
yards)
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Streaks |
- 1 game losing streak
- 1 game losing vs.
Gonzales
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Notes
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is already guaranteed at least a share of the MTAL
title. A King City win, coupled with a Carmel loss
to Pacific Grove, would create a 3-way tie for 2nd
place, where league by-laws and tie-breakers would
determine which team received the league's 2nd place
automatic CCS playoff bid. |
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| Game
Time: |
7:30 |
Location:
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Aptos
High
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Last
Year
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Aptos running back Dan
Stevens rushed for 117 yards and two touchdown in
35-7 victory over host Soquel.
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Key Stats
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Soquel |
- #25 in the
quad-league area in points scored (102)
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- #23 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (255)
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- Offense #14 in the
quad-league area in rushing yards (1470 yards)
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- Defense #24 in the quad
league area in total yards allowed (2857
yards)
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Streaks |
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Aptos |
- #10 in the
quad-league area in points scored (176)
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- #3 in the
quad-league area
in points allowed (87)
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- Offense #8 in the
quad-league area in rushing yards (1708 yards)
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- Defense has forced a
quad-league area best 29 turnovers.
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- Defense #3 in the quad
league area in rushing yards allowed (892
yards)
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- Defense #5 in the quad
league area in total yards allowed (1784
yards)
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Rankings |
- Ranked #7 in the southern
CCS by mbaypreps.com
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Streaks |
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Notes
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victory locks up 2nd place in the SCCAL for the
Mariners, and an automatic CCS playoff bid. A
victory over Soquel, coupled with a Watsonville
upset of San Lorenzo Valley, would give the Mariners
a share of the SCCAL title. An Aptos loss, coupled
with a Watsonville win, would likely eliminate the
Mariners from the postseason. |
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| Game
Time: |
2:00 |
Location:
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NMC
High
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Last
Year
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Teams did
not play.
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Key Stats
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Monte
Vista Christian |
- #17 in the
quad-league area in points scored (144)
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- #9 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (146)
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- Offense #26 in the
quad-league area in total yards (1742 yards)
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- Defense
#14 in the quad
league area in rushing yards allowed (1485
yards)
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Streaks |
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North
Monterey County |
- #14 in the
quad-league area in points scored (170)
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- #11 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (167)
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- Offense
#10 in the
quad-league area in rushing yards (1685 yards)
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- Defense #17 in the quad
league area in rushing yards allowed (1719
yards)
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Streaks |
- 3 game winless streak (1
tie)
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Notes
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Mustangs still have an outside shot at 2nd place in
the MBL and a CCS playoff berth. A MVC win, coupled
with wins by Alvarez over Alisal and Monterey over
Seaside, would put the Mustangs into a tie for 2nd
place with Seaside. The Mustangs have the head-to-head
tiebreaker advantage over Seaside by virtue of last
week's 15-0 victory over the Spartans. |
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| Game
Time: |
2:00 |
Location:
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Carmel
High
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Last Year
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For the
first time since the late 1970's, the annual regular
season ending "Shoe" rivalry game was being
played with the MTAL title on the line. At 6-0,
Pacific Grove had already assured itself of a
co-championship. At 5-1, Carmel needed a win to force
a co-championship with the Breakers. With the score
knotted 7-7 midway through the 4th quarter, Pacific
Grove kicker Brooke Emanuel booted a 48 yard field
goal to give the Breakers a 10-7 lead and their first
undisputed MTAL football title since 1977. Pacific
Grove did not score an offensive touchdown in the game
- but a heads-up play by Breaker return man Phil Shin
led to six points. Trailing 7-0 with 2:45 remaining in
the 1st half, Shin picked up a Carmel punt that had
rolled to a stop but had not yet been whistled dead,
and raced for a 52 yard score.
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Key Stats
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Pacific
Grove |
- #18 in the
quad-league area in points scored (140)
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- #10 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (164)
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- Offense #23 in the
quad-league area in total yards (1895 yards)
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- Defense
#8 in the quad
league area in passing yards allowed (694
yards)
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- Defense #7 in the quad
league area in total yards allowed (1847 yards)
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Streaks |
- 3 game winning streak
- 8 consecutive scoreless
quarters by defense
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Carmel |
- #4 in the
quad-league area in points scored (271)
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- #6 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (103)
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- Offense #4 in the
quad-league area in total yards (2809 yards)
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- Offense
#3 in the
quad-league area in passing yards (1378 yards)
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- Defense #14 in the quad
league area in rushing yards allowed (1485
yards)
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Rankings |
- Ranked #10 in the
southern CCS by mbaypreps.com
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Streaks |
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Notes
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victory guarantees Pacific Grove second place in the
MTAL, and a CCS playoff berth. Barring a King City
upset of Gonzales, a Carmel victory would lock up a
CCS playoff berth for the Padres. If Carmel and King
City both win, a 3-way tie for second place would
exist between Carmel, PG and King City. League by-laws
and tie-breakers would determine which team received
the league's 2nd place automatic CCS playoff bid.
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| Game
Time: |
2:00 |
Location:
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Harbor
High
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Last
Year
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Santa Cruz
prevailed 17-7 in the annual battle for the Santa
Cruz "City Championship".
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Key Stats
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Santa
Cruz |
- #13 in the
quad-league area in points scored (171)
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- #17 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (200)
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- Offense #10 in the
quad-league area in total yards (2345 yards)
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- Offense #11 in the
quad-league area in rushing yards (1632 yards)
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- Defense
#19 in the quad
league area in passing yards allowed (934 yards)
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- Defense #21 in the quad
league area in total yards allowed (2644 yards)
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Streaks |
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Harbor |
- #21 in the
quad-league area in points scored (120)
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- #25 in the
quad-league area in points allowed (262)
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- Offense
#4 in the
quad-league area in passing yards (1298
yards)
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- Offense #26 in the
quad-league area in rushing yards (514
yards)
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- Defense #26 in the quad
league area in total yards allowed (2998 yards)
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- Defense #25 in the quad
league area in rushing yards allowed (2127
yards)
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Streaks |
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Notes
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| The
winner will end up with a .500 record for the
season. |
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