The Calhoun Six to Watch: Mater Dei vs. Orange Lutheran
November 11th, 2008, 7:10 pm · 9 Comments · posted by Damian Calhoun, OCVarsity.com since 2004
No. 2 Mater Dei (7-2, 4-0) vs. No. 7 Orange Lutheran (7-2, 3-1)
Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at Santa Ana Stadium
TV: Prime Ticket
Outlook: We all knew the Trinity League would come down to this right. At least that’s what Fox Sports was hoping when it announced its regular-season schedule.
The Monarchs, suddenly with the balanced offensive attack and stingy defense, are one step away from claiming their first outright Trinity League title. B
But they’re going to have to get through Orange Lutheran and that hasn’t been easy in recent years. Orange Lutheran has won the previous three meetings and four of the last five.
Mater Dei defeated St. John Bosco, 35-6 without a big game from Matt Barkley. Barkley passed for 160 yards, two interceptions and no touchdowns.
They wouldn’t have lost that game if it were played earlier in the year, but this is your new and improved Monarchs.
The Lancers bounced back after their loss to Servite with a 49-28 victory over Santa Margarita. The Lancers had two rushers top 100 yards (Kyle Dravis and Damani Wilson).
That running game will be important in order to keep Barkley off the field. I have a feeling that he will throw for more than 160 yards.
Can the Mater Dei offensive line hold up against the Orange Lutheran pressure?
How will the Mater Dei receivers fare against the tandem of defensive back tandem of Terrence Brown and Gabe Lemon?
Has Jaron Hytche clinched Trinity League Offense MVP yet?
MORE OF THE CALHOUN SIX, WEEK 10:
- El Dorado vs. Tustin
- Los Alamitos vs. Newport Harbor
- Cypress vs. Pacifica
- Edison vs. Esperanza
- Servite vs. St. John Bosco
- Five more games to keep an eye on
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Go Monarchs....from Big Mags and Riles Boise Idaho
I know Monarchs fans flock in bunches to the game, but they don't seem much of comment leavers.
What's up Mater Dei fans? This is a huge game for you. Will Mater Dei roll, or are we going to see "the Pattern" played out again. Mater Dei beats Servite, Servite beats O. Lu and O. Lu beats Mater Dei?
Based on what I've seen the past couple of weeks, I think Mater Dei is probably 14 points better than OLU. The Mater Dei defense held a potent St. John Bosco to 6 points and contained a quarter back everyone said could not be contained. If that Mater Dei team shows up
the Monarchs will win.
This game will be a great one! It should be better than last years game. I just hope MD brings that well balanced offense that has shown up since league started. We all know both teams can put up points so MD's defense will have to come up big, possibly cause a turnover or two. If the Monarchs can mix it up, bring the pressure, and play with passion throughout the game, they will be league champs.
MD appears to have the better squad and is playing better now but O-Lu probly finds a way to get the W. They're not impressive statistically but my $ is on Lancers who will be in Barkleys face mask all night.
Mater Dei fans aren't talking much because it doesn't pay. Let the boys on the field do the job they've been working towards since June. This game is in their hands. The better team tomorrow night will win. It happened last year, and the year before that. MD has to play with the passion they showed against Servite and Bosco. If they don't have it, it could be a long night.
Well said KO.
Hard to imagine a player as great as Barkley could lose to the same team four consecutive years, i think he and his teamates will step up and end the streak this year in a very high scoring and entertaining game for everyone and we may see a rematch in the playoffs
I think the difference right now is that Barkley is not the only player playing against Orange Lutheran. The whole MD team has been playing well and is utilizing everyone. They are not depending solely on the pass like last year, which equals less predictability for Olu's defense.