Is El Capitan’s Offense finally out of Gas?
The Vaqueros were heading into the 2008 season with an offense that averaged over 37 points a game the last 2 seasons that stretched over 22 games. Heading into week 3 this week El Capitan will square off against Point Loma Friday night in Lakeside averaging just over 10 points a game. Huh? Yep that’s correct! The highly recognized Vaquero QB Tanner Rust has struggled and has only completed 46% of his passes after 2 games, but has not been the main factor of a dismal offense. El Capitan’s running game has been non-existent along with its pass protection. Last week against Ramona they surrendered 6 sacks in a surprising loss in Lakeside to the Bulldogs.
Coach Ron Burner may be feeling the lack of experience on the offensive line a little early here in the season. The offensive line has great size but lacks game experience and it is showing. El Capitan will look to rebound against Point Loma this week which will not be an easy task for the Vaqueros. The Pointers have 11th year Coach Mike Hastings who led Point Loma to an 8-4 record last year and were Division III finalists. The Vaqueros have the task of stopping RB #23 Leslie Rogers who in week one galloped for 290 yards on the ground averaging 12.1 a carry against Monte Vista. Rogers already has 4 touchdowns on the year and he is only a junior.
Is El Capitan’s Offense out of Gas? Absolutely not! Rust threw for over 30 TDs and 3,000 yards last year and he is just heating up here early on. Point Loma’s defense was scorched by Cathedral Catholic last week and I expect much of the same Swiss cheese defense this week from the Pointers. You better believe Coach Burner of the Vaqueros had an intense week of practice and El Capitan will be full throttle on Friday Night.
-Prediction (El Capitan 31- Point Loma 28)
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Granite Hills Looking for First Win
Granite Hills aiming for 1st win against Chula Vista
The Eagles of East County haven’t had a winning record since 1995, the same year they knocked off Helix for a share of the Grossmont League title with Monte Vista. The Eagles of 2008 are not off to a great start if they plan on beating this 13 year losing streak of teams with losing records. Granite will aim at Chula Vista this Friday night and try to improve to 1-2 on the year so far. Granite fell to Westview last week in a heart breaker on the road 37-27. The Eagles defense was burned by the Westview quarterback & receiver combo of Hansen to Sousa. The senior wide receiver, Sousa, had a banner game in the Wolverines' come-from-behind win, catching six balls for 174 yards and two touchdowns – including a 68-yard score. Sousa ranks among the section leaders in receiving yards and catches after two weeks. Granite Hills led by Coach Randy Dewitt had his ball club in a nice position heading into the final quarter where the Eagles were ahead 28-21 at the start of the 4 quarter on the road.
This week again the Eagles will be tested early and late from Chula Vista High School who is 1-1 so far this year. The Spartans have some awesome athletes and went 8-3 just a year ago. Chula Vista just put up 40 large points against Sweetwater last week and doesn’t show signs of slowing down against the Eagles. Due to some bleacher problems at Chula Vista Friday night’s game will be played at Otay Ranch High School. The Eagles will have to get their senior tailback off to a great start and control the ball to keep the Spartan offense off the field. The Eagles will come up just short this week
--Prediction (Granite Hills 21 – Chula Vista 31)
The Eagles of East County haven’t had a winning record since 1995, the same year they knocked off Helix for a share of the Grossmont League title with Monte Vista. The Eagles of 2008 are not off to a great start if they plan on beating this 13 year losing streak of teams with losing records. Granite will aim at Chula Vista this Friday night and try to improve to 1-2 on the year so far. Granite fell to Westview last week in a heart breaker on the road 37-27. The Eagles defense was burned by the Westview quarterback & receiver combo of Hansen to Sousa. The senior wide receiver, Sousa, had a banner game in the Wolverines' come-from-behind win, catching six balls for 174 yards and two touchdowns – including a 68-yard score. Sousa ranks among the section leaders in receiving yards and catches after two weeks. Granite Hills led by Coach Randy Dewitt had his ball club in a nice position heading into the final quarter where the Eagles were ahead 28-21 at the start of the 4 quarter on the road.
This week again the Eagles will be tested early and late from Chula Vista High School who is 1-1 so far this year. The Spartans have some awesome athletes and went 8-3 just a year ago. Chula Vista just put up 40 large points against Sweetwater last week and doesn’t show signs of slowing down against the Eagles. Due to some bleacher problems at Chula Vista Friday night’s game will be played at Otay Ranch High School. The Eagles will have to get their senior tailback off to a great start and control the ball to keep the Spartan offense off the field. The Eagles will come up just short this week
--Prediction (Granite Hills 21 – Chula Vista 31)
Braves, Norsemen, & Matadores Undefetaed
Braves, Norsemen, & Matadors only Undefeated Teams Left
Although it is still very early for Easy County football in the Grossmont League, who would have ever imagined that North and South favorites Helix and El Capitan would already have one loss to their overall record. League play is where it will matter most for rights to the Grossmont League North & South Championship Title. League play won’t begin until October. Helix won the League Championship last year in the South and West Hills won for the North in the Grossmont League.
The Braves of El Cajon Valley are off to a fast start this year and have already matched their win total from last year by handling Clairemont and San Ysidro in week one and week two. The Braves have scorched the opposition by averaging 43.0 points a game. Week #3 looks to be much of the same when ECV hosts El Centro Southwest on Friday night. The Braves should have no problem staying undefeated this week and look for another 40-50 point whooping from El Cajon Valley. Running back Gerald Kendall is averaging 5.6 yards a rush to start his senior season campaign. Junior Linebacker /Quarterback Alex Hann already has 4 TD’s (2 INT returns and 2 Rushing). Coach Dan Goodrich and staff have the Braves poised and ready to make a run at the Grossmont League North Title.
Last year because of the wild fires the Matadors lost their chance to duel Helix for the title in the South. Still Mt. Miguel went 8-4 behind their fearless leader former Grossmont College standout Tom Karlo. Coach Karlo has his Matadors off to another great start this year sitting at 2-0 with wins over San Diego Southwest and Castle Park. The Matadors travel to Utah this week for a rare out of state game against American Fork High School. Don’t be all to surprised when the Matadors return to California still undefeated at 3-0.
The Valhalla Norsemen opened up this season with a bye and took care of Mater Dei Catholic 33-10 in the season opener last Friday. Quarterback Pete Thomas starting his second year behind Coach Sutton’s new offense went a confident 16-23 for 241 Yards and 3 touchdowns. Defenses will get used to saying this prep athletes name as the 6’5” 205lb Thomas is only in 11th grade. Valhalla will take on Montgomery Friday night and look for the Norsemen to remain unbeaten and improve to 2-0.
Although it is still very early for Easy County football in the Grossmont League, who would have ever predicted the Braves, Matadors, and Norsemen would be the ONLY teams left after 2 weeks, without a loss on their overall record.
Although it is still very early for Easy County football in the Grossmont League, who would have ever imagined that North and South favorites Helix and El Capitan would already have one loss to their overall record. League play is where it will matter most for rights to the Grossmont League North & South Championship Title. League play won’t begin until October. Helix won the League Championship last year in the South and West Hills won for the North in the Grossmont League.
The Braves of El Cajon Valley are off to a fast start this year and have already matched their win total from last year by handling Clairemont and San Ysidro in week one and week two. The Braves have scorched the opposition by averaging 43.0 points a game. Week #3 looks to be much of the same when ECV hosts El Centro Southwest on Friday night. The Braves should have no problem staying undefeated this week and look for another 40-50 point whooping from El Cajon Valley. Running back Gerald Kendall is averaging 5.6 yards a rush to start his senior season campaign. Junior Linebacker /Quarterback Alex Hann already has 4 TD’s (2 INT returns and 2 Rushing). Coach Dan Goodrich and staff have the Braves poised and ready to make a run at the Grossmont League North Title.
Last year because of the wild fires the Matadors lost their chance to duel Helix for the title in the South. Still Mt. Miguel went 8-4 behind their fearless leader former Grossmont College standout Tom Karlo. Coach Karlo has his Matadors off to another great start this year sitting at 2-0 with wins over San Diego Southwest and Castle Park. The Matadors travel to Utah this week for a rare out of state game against American Fork High School. Don’t be all to surprised when the Matadors return to California still undefeated at 3-0.
The Valhalla Norsemen opened up this season with a bye and took care of Mater Dei Catholic 33-10 in the season opener last Friday. Quarterback Pete Thomas starting his second year behind Coach Sutton’s new offense went a confident 16-23 for 241 Yards and 3 touchdowns. Defenses will get used to saying this prep athletes name as the 6’5” 205lb Thomas is only in 11th grade. Valhalla will take on Montgomery Friday night and look for the Norsemen to remain unbeaten and improve to 2-0.
Although it is still very early for Easy County football in the Grossmont League, who would have ever predicted the Braves, Matadors, and Norsemen would be the ONLY teams left after 2 weeks, without a loss on their overall record.
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