The Culver City Centaurs(4-1) did everything they should do in a dominating 42-0 win over the Dorsey Dons(0-5). The Centaurs were up 21-0 at the half but continued to make the plays necessary to stay dominant in the contest. Centaur junior QB, Nick Lucero, was 16 of 28 for 295 yards and 4 TD's with one interception in his second start of the season. The Centaurs also got help from their ground game with 161 total yards, 86 of those on 8 carries by Malachi McMahon with 1 TD. Junior receiver Chris Miller had a breakout game with 152 receiving yards on just 5 catches, 2 of them going for TD's. The defense pitched it's first shutout of the season, led by middle linebacker Cortez Wright's 13 solo tackles, two of them for losses. The Centaur D also created three turnovers, 2 recovered fumbles and one interception.
Ocean League play starts in week 6 and the Centaurs will host the Santa Monica Vikings(2-3). The Vikings are coming off their own dominating victory, a 55-6 win over Godinez(1-4) of Santa Ana. The Vikings relied heavily on their passing game and junior QB Anthony Arnou delivered, going 16 of 19 for 364 yards and 5 TD's. The Vikings leaned on two senior receivers, the talented Melvin Hicks and also Kobe White, each with 152 yards receiving.Zaire Martin-Thomas leads the ground game with 295 yards rushing over 5 games. Hicks in particular, and also White, are the dominant receivers. Ian Gomez, Eddie Saldana, Melvin Hicks and Amir Tryon get the bulk of the tackles for the Viking defense. Gomez leads the team in total tackles and tackles for a loss. The Centaurs are heavily favored in this contest. The Vikings 2 wins are against lower echelon opponents.
The Ocean League favorites, the Lawndale Cardinals(3-2), suffered a 27-14 setback last week at the hands of Narbonne(3-3), probably the best team in the LA City Section. Lawndale has been facing very tough teams in three of their non-league contests. It should get somewhat easier for them in league play, starting with the easiest game of the year for the Cardinals against the Beverly Hills(2-3) Normans. Lawndale is rated as the 45th best team in the entire state of California.
The other game in the Ocean League will have the Hawthorne Cougars(3-2) hosting the El Segundo Eagles(3-2) in a key match up to establish a front runner in the battle for the last guaranteed playoff position, third place. The Eagles are substantial favorites over Hawthorne, but the Cougars may possess the ability to overcome some adversity. They do possess enough offensive talent to put up points. The Eagles dominated a weak South Torrance(0-5), 42-0 last week. Hawthorne lost a 51-50 barn-burner to Glenn(3-3) of Norwalk last week. Hawthorne has not scored less than 28 points in any one game this year, but El Segundo is the highest rated opponent they are facing so far this season.
Ocean League play starts in week 6 and the Centaurs will host the Santa Monica Vikings(2-3). The Vikings are coming off their own dominating victory, a 55-6 win over Godinez(1-4) of Santa Ana. The Vikings relied heavily on their passing game and junior QB Anthony Arnou delivered, going 16 of 19 for 364 yards and 5 TD's. The Vikings leaned on two senior receivers, the talented Melvin Hicks and also Kobe White, each with 152 yards receiving.Zaire Martin-Thomas leads the ground game with 295 yards rushing over 5 games. Hicks in particular, and also White, are the dominant receivers. Ian Gomez, Eddie Saldana, Melvin Hicks and Amir Tryon get the bulk of the tackles for the Viking defense. Gomez leads the team in total tackles and tackles for a loss. The Centaurs are heavily favored in this contest. The Vikings 2 wins are against lower echelon opponents.
The Ocean League favorites, the Lawndale Cardinals(3-2), suffered a 27-14 setback last week at the hands of Narbonne(3-3), probably the best team in the LA City Section. Lawndale has been facing very tough teams in three of their non-league contests. It should get somewhat easier for them in league play, starting with the easiest game of the year for the Cardinals against the Beverly Hills(2-3) Normans. Lawndale is rated as the 45th best team in the entire state of California.
The other game in the Ocean League will have the Hawthorne Cougars(3-2) hosting the El Segundo Eagles(3-2) in a key match up to establish a front runner in the battle for the last guaranteed playoff position, third place. The Eagles are substantial favorites over Hawthorne, but the Cougars may possess the ability to overcome some adversity. They do possess enough offensive talent to put up points. The Eagles dominated a weak South Torrance(0-5), 42-0 last week. Hawthorne lost a 51-50 barn-burner to Glenn(3-3) of Norwalk last week. Hawthorne has not scored less than 28 points in any one game this year, but El Segundo is the highest rated opponent they are facing so far this season.
