Mission Viejo dropped down a division and finally won a Championship. We think they win it all again.
There are quite a few teams this year with question marks? Those teams lost a lot of talented players.
Can the Sunset rebound from a disappointing showing in last years playoffs?
Does the Foothill League truly belong in this division?
The South Coast league is loaded with talent, although the Baseline is the toughest public school league from top to bottom.
1. Mission Viejo (1-0) MV has reloaded with transfer from all across South County. The Diablos should be poised for a repeat. They've already played and won a game. They destroyed a team from Hawaii 63-7. Next: Liberty - Bakersfield - revenge game ?
2. Vista Murietta (0-0) Vista has the talent to challenge MV once again for a title, but VM's biggest challenge will likely come against league opponent Great Oak. Next: Sept 4 Ballard (Washington)
3. Los Al (0-0) After rolling through the sunset League, Los Al was a quick exit from the playoffs losing to El Toro in the opening round. The Griffins return 11 starts with 7 on offense. They should score a ton of points. Next: Sept 3 Paramount.
4. Great Oak (0-0) The 'Pack returns 8 players from a solid defense as well as RB Demetric Felton. This just might be the year the SWL gets a new sheriff. Next: Tough matchup with Romoland Heritage.
5. Upland (0-0) Upland lost like everybody, but does return one of the best players in the SS in Nathan Tillford. Upland always scores points, but does it have enough on defense? Were hearing that the Scotts will have a few players going both ways. First two games wont be that bad for Upland, but come week 2, its Tesoro. Next: Knight (Palmdale0
6. Tesoro (0-0) Like Upland lost a lot of guys. Has one returning starter on defense, but does return the core on offense, including QB Devon Modster. Tesoros first 3 games are pretty tough. They open with HB Edison, Mater Dei, then Upland.
7. Rancho Cucamonga (0-0) Like most everyone else RC has questions that need a quick answer too. They lost the WR corps, LB's, and 3 guys from the defensive front. RC does return its, QB Angel Matute, who threw for over 2800 yards as a junior. It also returns its top rb and boosts 3 starters, who are underclassmen, who have D1 offers, in the secondary. Next: Trabucco Hills - defending D4 Champs.
8. Edison (0-0 The always tough, well coached Chargers look to rebound from an early playoff exit from a year ago. Edison opens on the road at Tesoro.
9. Chino Hills (0-0) Chino Hills opened some eyes last year with their success in the Baseline. They also had wins over Hart and Bishop Amat. Doubt the Huskies sneak up anyone this year. They do have as good of a chance in the Baseline as anyone else. Next: City rival Ayala
10. El Toro (0-0) ET too, has question marks about this year steam. Their all everything QB graduated. They do return 8 starters. Their season opener is a tough one too. La Habra
others:
Etiwanda - new coach loaded with talent - opens with Norco
Los Osos - we think LO contends for Baseline title. . opens with Carter - Carter has a bunch of D1 kids
Valencia - The Vikes should be tops in the Foothill. opens with Palmdale
Hart - does have 10 starters returning - did lose white and Erwin...too much??? opens with Downey.
There are quite a few teams this year with question marks? Those teams lost a lot of talented players.
Can the Sunset rebound from a disappointing showing in last years playoffs?
Does the Foothill League truly belong in this division?
The South Coast league is loaded with talent, although the Baseline is the toughest public school league from top to bottom.
1. Mission Viejo (1-0) MV has reloaded with transfer from all across South County. The Diablos should be poised for a repeat. They've already played and won a game. They destroyed a team from Hawaii 63-7. Next: Liberty - Bakersfield - revenge game ?
2. Vista Murietta (0-0) Vista has the talent to challenge MV once again for a title, but VM's biggest challenge will likely come against league opponent Great Oak. Next: Sept 4 Ballard (Washington)
3. Los Al (0-0) After rolling through the sunset League, Los Al was a quick exit from the playoffs losing to El Toro in the opening round. The Griffins return 11 starts with 7 on offense. They should score a ton of points. Next: Sept 3 Paramount.
4. Great Oak (0-0) The 'Pack returns 8 players from a solid defense as well as RB Demetric Felton. This just might be the year the SWL gets a new sheriff. Next: Tough matchup with Romoland Heritage.
5. Upland (0-0) Upland lost like everybody, but does return one of the best players in the SS in Nathan Tillford. Upland always scores points, but does it have enough on defense? Were hearing that the Scotts will have a few players going both ways. First two games wont be that bad for Upland, but come week 2, its Tesoro. Next: Knight (Palmdale0
6. Tesoro (0-0) Like Upland lost a lot of guys. Has one returning starter on defense, but does return the core on offense, including QB Devon Modster. Tesoros first 3 games are pretty tough. They open with HB Edison, Mater Dei, then Upland.
7. Rancho Cucamonga (0-0) Like most everyone else RC has questions that need a quick answer too. They lost the WR corps, LB's, and 3 guys from the defensive front. RC does return its, QB Angel Matute, who threw for over 2800 yards as a junior. It also returns its top rb and boosts 3 starters, who are underclassmen, who have D1 offers, in the secondary. Next: Trabucco Hills - defending D4 Champs.
8. Edison (0-0 The always tough, well coached Chargers look to rebound from an early playoff exit from a year ago. Edison opens on the road at Tesoro.
9. Chino Hills (0-0) Chino Hills opened some eyes last year with their success in the Baseline. They also had wins over Hart and Bishop Amat. Doubt the Huskies sneak up anyone this year. They do have as good of a chance in the Baseline as anyone else. Next: City rival Ayala
10. El Toro (0-0) ET too, has question marks about this year steam. Their all everything QB graduated. They do return 8 starters. Their season opener is a tough one too. La Habra
others:
Etiwanda - new coach loaded with talent - opens with Norco
Los Osos - we think LO contends for Baseline title. . opens with Carter - Carter has a bunch of D1 kids
Valencia - The Vikes should be tops in the Foothill. opens with Palmdale
Hart - does have 10 starters returning - did lose white and Erwin...too much??? opens with Downey.
