La Habra was won the previous six, including playoff meetings. How will this one end?

Welcome to another edition of my final thoughts on the week.

One more for the road: The Sunset League as we currently know it will be disbanded next season, with the departure of Esperanza and the arrival of Huntington Beach. As a departing gift, it appears that we will be treated to one more night of coin flip madness.

Here is the scene:

Fountain Valley enters the final week in second place at 3-1. Los Alamitos and Newport Harbor are both 2-2. The Griffins face the Barons, while the Sailors have to play Marina. If Los Alamitos defeats Fountain Valley and Newport Harbor defeats Esperanza, then we will have three teams tied at 3-2.

Unlike last year, it appears that all three will make the playoffs. The at-large berth for the Pac-5 Division should come from the Sunset League. ...or will it?

Keep an eye on the Serra League. Notre Dame (2-0) faces Bishop Amat (1-1) and Crespi (1-1) faces Loyola (0-2). Crespi should beat Loyola and the Celts defeated Bishop Amat Friday. That was Bishop Amat's first loss of the season.

It is enough to give you a headache.

Mission Viejo No. 1 or No. 2: Does Mission Viejo deserve first place votes in next week's county top 10 poll? I'm not saying I'm going to do it this week, but I have to admit, that I'm getting closer to voting the Diablos No. 1.

I have covered two of the Diablos last three games (against Tesoro and San Clemente) and the defense gets faster, the offensive line blocks better and I don't think there is a team in the county with their speed. They have scored 185 points in their last three games. The first team defense doesn't like you and wants to take the ball from away ... I'm not saying, I'm going to switch my vote, but I'm thinking about it.

What do you guys think?

Servite turns in performance of the season: The Friars defeated Orange Lutheran 45-26 Friday night. In the game, the Friars didn't commit any turnovers and only one penalty. Now, that's a performance to remember.

Mater Dei's playoff lives are on the line: The Monarchs defeated Santa Margarita Friday and now faces a winners take third showdown with St. John Bosco Friday night. What does a CIF playoff look like without Mater Dei?

Finally, things are not looking good in Leuzinger-Land

This week: Mira Costa 45, Leuzinger 6

Next week: vs. West Torrance in a winner takes third, loser goes onto the winter sports game. Both teams are 2-2 in the Bay League.

Playoff pairings announced Nov. 15: Next Sunday, the playoff pairings will be released at the CIF Office. If you're not aware of how things work, all of the coaches will be down there wandering around the office and the streets waiting for their division pairings to be released. It is the highlight of my year.

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Week 9: By the Numbers

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Week 9: Top 10 Passing Performances

Week 9: Top 10 Receiving Performances

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24 - Fourth quarter points scored by Servite that led to a 45-26 victory over Orange Lutheran Friday night. The Friars entered the fourth with a 21-19 lead.

8 of 9, 222 yards, 2 tds - Passing stats compiled by Servite quarterback Cody Fajardo in the game against Orange Lutheran.

10:58 - Time remaining in the game when Calvary Chapel gained its first first down of the game in what turned out to be a 20-14 overtime victory over Godinez.

3 - Second-half touchdowns scored by Calvary Chapel's Brandon Perez to lead the Eagles to the victory. Perez scored on a 99-yard kickoff return in the third and had a 56-yard touchdown receptions from J.T. McLuckey in the fourth and a 5-yard pass in overtime.

247 and 5 - Rushing yards gained and touchdowns scored by Cypress running back Akeelie Muhammad in Thursday's 33-20 victory over Pacifica.

31 - Touchdowns scored this season by Akeelie Muhammad.

194 - Second half rushing yards gained by Los Alamitos running back Nick Richardson in Thursday's 21-19 victory over Esperanza.

2 - First downs allowed in the second half by the Los Alamitos offense as the Griffins rallied from a 13-7 deficit.

291 - Rushing yards combined by Santa Ana running back Frank Nerida (146) and Bobby Peralta (145) in a 38-21 victory over Saddleback. Nerida scored three touchdowns and Peralta added two.

107 - Total yards allowed by the Edison defense in Friday's 24-0 victory over Fountain Valley in the annual Bell Game.

10,000 - Fans in attendance at Cal State Fullerton that witnessed Edison's fifth consecutive victory over rival Fountain Valley.

3 - The number of teams (Los Alamitos, Fountain Valley, Newport Harbor) that could possibly be tied for second for the Sunset League after next week's games.

4 - The number of Mission Viejo players who threw touchdown passes (Dallin McEwen, Tre Madden, Jake Marshall, Alex Bridgford) in Friday's 55-7 victory over San Clemente.

185-28 - Combined score in Mission Viejo's last three South Coast League games. The Diablos defeated Tesoro 60-14, Aliso Niguel 70-7 and San Clemente 55-7.

21 - Second quarter points scored by Tustin in its 30-0 victory over El Dorado Friday night. The victory clinched the Century League title for the Tillers.

2 - The number of consecutive shutouts recorded by the Tustin defense, including Friday's game.

501 - Yards gained by Dana Hills in its 50-0 victory over Aliso Niguel Friday night. Cole Altuzarra rushed for three touchdowns for the Dolphins.

3 - The number of first half touchdowns scored by Mater Dei running back Corbin Anderson in the Monarchs' 41-24 victory over Santa Margarita. Mater Dei will have to defeat St. John Bosco of Bellflower next week to qualify for the playoffs.

15 - The consecutive Pacific Coast League victories recorded by Laguna Hills after Friday's 42-14 victory over Irvine.

116 and 2 - Receiving yards gained and touchdowns scored by Laguna Hills wide receiver Ryan Ur who was making his season debut after missing the previous eight games with a broken bone behind his shoulder.

162 and 2 - Rushing yards gained and touchdowns scored by Foothill running back Tanner Bryant in a 39-15 victory over Northwood.

277 - Combined rushing yards gained by Laguna Beach running backs Alec Jaffe (143) and Norton Penney (134) in a 27-17 victory over Estancia.

315 and 3 - Axel Sanchez's rushing yards and touchdowns scored to lead Orange in a 38-21 victory over Ocean View Friday night.

5 - Touchdowns scored by the Murayama brothers, James and John in a 62-14 St. Margaret's victory over Brethren Christan. John scored two and James added three.

202 and 4 - Rushing yards and touchdowns scored by Fullerton running back Joseph Hill as the Indians defeated Sonora, 36-14.

65 - Yards of Chad Henning's interception return for a touchdown that helped El Toro defeat Huntington Beach, 31-22.

4 - Touchdowns scored by Garden Grove running back Sean Young (three rushing and one passing) in a 60-7 victory over Los Amigos.

30 - Westminster's consecutive game-winning streak in the Golden West League that was snapped Friday night when Segerstrom defeated Westminster, 42-28. The victory give the Jaguars at least a share of the league title.

392 - Total yards gained by San Juan Hills quarterback Will Acromite (234 passing and 158 rushing) in a 49-42 victory over Corona del Mar.

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1. Cody Fajardo, Servite, QB - Fajardo completed eight of nine passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns Friday night against Orange Lutheran. Fajardo also rushed for 55 yards.

2. Will Acromite, San Juan Hills, QB - Acromite passed for 234 yards and rushed for 158 in a 49-42 Pacific Coast League victory over Corona del Mar. He passed for three touchdowns and rushed for another.

3. Akeelie Muhammad, Cypress, RB - Muhammad rushed for 247 yards and five touchdowns as the Centurions defeated Pacifica, 33-20 Thursday night.

3. Servite Friars - Servite scored 45 points, didn't commit a turnover and were called for only one penalty. Quarterback Cody Fajardo completed eight of nine passes for 222 yards.

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Week 9: Top 10 Receiving Performances

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Here you go ...

1. Edison Chargers - Edison held Fountain Valley to eight first downs and 107 total yards. The defense recorded four sacks and intercepted one pass in a 24-0 victory over Fountain Valley. Kyle Middlebrooks was held to 83 yards and quarterback Dominic Ragland gained just 34 yards.

2. Jake Marshall, Mission Viejo, DB - Marshall intercepted two passes, returning one for a touchdown in a 55-7 victory over San Clemente.

3. Josh Talbot, Villa Park DB - Talbot came up with a huge interception against Canyon Thursday night that ended a potential touchdown scoring drive and put the Spartans in perfect shape to qualify for the playoffs.

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Week 9: By the Numbers

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Week 9: Top 10 Receiving Performances

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1. Axel Sanchez, Orange

25 carries, 315 yards, 3 tds

2. Alex Swigert, Corona del Mar

38 carries, 295 yards, 3 tds

3. Akeelie Muhammad, Cypress

30 carries, 247 yards, 5 tds

4. Nick Richardson, Los Alamitos

24 carries, 223 yards, 1 td

5. Joseph Hill, Fullerton

21 carries, 202 yards, 4 tds

6. Darius Nacoste, Santa Ana Valley

26 carries, 200 yards, 2 tds

7. Steve Lagovi, Valencia

25 carries, 179 yards, 4 tds

8. David Woolbert, Northwood

20 carries, 178 yards, 1 td

9. Tanner Bryant, Foothill

15 carries, 162 yards, 2 tds

10.Garrett Fulbright, Whittier Christian

21 carries, 162 yards, 3 tds

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1. Mike Frank, Rancho Alamitos

24 of 40, 350 yards, 4 tds

2. Sean Guite, Huntington Beach

22 of 48, 281 yards, 1 td

3. Brennan Smith, St. Margaret's

6 of 9, 244 yards, 3 tds

4. Will Acromite, San Juan Hills

8 of 14, 234 yards, 3 tds

5. Brian Stiefel, El Modena

19 of 28, 225 yards, 1 td

6. Cody Fajardo, Servite

8 of 9, 222 yards, 2 tds

7. Joseph Galosic, Aliso Niguel

17 of 32, 202 yards, 0 tds

8. Cody Clements, La Habra

14 of 26, 201 yards, 2 tds

9. Max Wittek, Mater Dei

12 of 19, 198 yards, 1 tds

10. Bobby Crane, Santa Margarita

11 of 21, 198 yards, 3 tds

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1. Kaller Roemer, Huntington Beach

12 catches, 184 yards, 1 td

2. James Murayama, St. Margaret's

3 catches, 180 yards, 2 tds

3. Rocky Bragg, San Juan Hills

4 catches, 162 yards, 2 tds

4. Tarik Rayford, Westminster

9 catches, 128 yards, 2 tds

5. Kyle Calvo, El Modena

10 catches, 123 yards, 0 tds

6. Robby Cooper, Orange Lutheran

4 catches, 121 yards, 0 tds

7. Reiley Higgins, Santa Margarita

5 catches, 120 yards, 2 tds

8. Jonavaughn Williams, JSerra

5 catches, 120 yards 0 tds

9. Gilbert Rosales, Rancho Alamitos

9 catches, 120 yards, 0 tds

10. Kyle Woolbright, Tesoro

8 catches, 117 yards, 1 td

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Week 9: Top 10 Rushing Performances

Week 9: Top 10 Passing Performances

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Friday's scores
(Updated at 10:30 p.m.)

Servite                45  (F)
Orange Lutheran    26

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Edison                 24  (F)
Fountain Valley      0

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Mission Viejo    55  (F)
San Clemente   7

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Tustin          30  (F)
El Dorado      0

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El Modena    28  (F)
Brea Olinda   14

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Mater Dei                41  (F)
Santa Margarita   24

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JSerra               28  (F)
St. John Bosco    49

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Sonora     14   (F)
Fullerton   36

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Sunny Hills     14  (F)
La Habra       41

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Buena Park    7  (F)
Troy            43

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Irvine              14  (F)
Laguna Hills      42

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San Juan Hills    49  (F)
Corona del Mar  42

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Segerstrom     42  (F)
Westminster    28

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Orange          38  (F)
Ocean View    21

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Marina                0   (F)
Newport Harbor   49

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Dana Hills      50  (F)
Aliso Niguel     0

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Tesoro           35  (F)
Capo Valley     17

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El Toro                  31  (F)
Huntington Beach    22

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Woodbridge      14  (F)
Trabuco Hills    51

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Northwood     15    (F)
Foothill         39

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Valencia     35  (F)
Loara         7

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Katella        12   (F)
Kennedy     37

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Laguna Beach     27  (F)
Estancia            17

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Magnolia    6  (F)
Anaheim    23

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Los Amigos         7  (F)
Garden Grove     60

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Rancho Alamitos   49  (F)
Bolsa Grande       15

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Crean Lutheran   0  (F)
Sage Hill           41

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St. Margaret's         62 (F)
Brethren Christian    14

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Eastside Chr.              72  (F)
St. Michael's Prep     50

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Liberty Chr.  18  (F)
CVC                 56

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LOS ALAMITOS RB NICK RICHARDSON, 223 yards, 1 TD vs, Esperanza