We had some surpises in the CIF-SS playoffs during the first week, but not any in the staff contest here at OCVaristy.com. After the first week, I’m in first place at 5-1, thanks to the Canyon Comanches. Yes, I was the only to pick Canyon in its first round game against Cypress (if you don’t believe me, click here). Now, we’re moving onto the quarterfinals. Our playoffs lives are hanging in the balance.

Now, the picks …

QUARTERFINAL LINEUP

Tesoro-Mater Dei

Canyon-Fullerton

Orange Lutheran-Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks

Mission Viejo-Lakewood

Western-Trabuco Hills

El Dorado-La Habra

THE PICKS

ALBANO (3-3 LW)

Tesoro, Canyon, Notre Dame, Mission Viejo, Western, La Habra

TOBOLSKI (4-2 LW)

Tesoro, Canyon, Notre Dame, Mission Viejo, Trabuco Hills, La Habra

FRYER (4-2 LW)

Mater Dei, Fullerton, Notre Dame, Mission Viejo, Western, La Habra

Comment: Just to make sure there is no confusion, that is Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks that will beat Orange Lutheran. Lutheran could beat Notre Dame of South Bend.

BURT (3-3 LW)

Mater Dei, Canyon, Orange Lutheran, Mission Viejo, Western, La Habra

KAY (3-3 LW)

Mater Dei, Fullerton, Notre Dame, Mission Viejo, Western, La Habra

ARIAS and BUSTER, the one-eyed Jack Russell Terrier (4-2 LW)

Tesoro, Fullerton, Notre Dame, Mission Viejo, Western La Habra

Comment: Los to Buster: “What’s your prediction for this week? “Buster to Los: “Pain!”

EICHELBERGER (4-2 LW)

Tesoro, Canyon, Orange Lutheran, Mission Viejo, Trabuco HIlls, La Habra

CALHOUN, THE CHAMP (5-1 LW)

Mater Dei, Canyon, Orange Lutheran, Mission Viejo, Trabuco HIlls, La Habra

Comment: I am the storm.

THE CREW

“Aqua” Dan Albano – Our boys and girls water polo/swimming/diving/Hawaiian shirt guru

Carlos “Los” Arias – Our boxing/mixed martial arts/girls softball/girls basketball/Las Vegas road trip guru

Damian “DC” Calhoun – The people’s champ.

Steve “The Boss” Fryer – Our all things prep sports/classic rock guru

Jason “J-Eich” Eichelberger -Our boys and girls cross country/boys and girls track and field/girls soccer/South County/hip-hop and R&B guru and the only member of the Shaun HIll fan club. 

Jonathan “JK” Kay – Our girls volleyball guru

Chris “CT” or “Tobo” Tobolski – Our south county guru.

Steve Burt – “The Guy”

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