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	<title>OC Varsity &#187; cif football playoffs</title>
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		<title>Football: Semifinal coin flips announced</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:22:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Damian Calhoun, OCVarsity.com since 2004</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Coaches and players are not looking ahead to the semifinals, but I am. Here are the results of the semifinal pre-flips to determine who will be the home team in the semifinals, which will be played Dec. 4 and 5.
(*denotes home team)
East Valley Division
St. Margaret's vs. *Bishop Union
St. Margaret's vs. *Fillmore
Mid-Valley Division
*Monrovia vs. Whittier Christian
Paraclete [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-75247" src="http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/files/2009/11/football_blog6.jpg" alt="football_blog6" width="90" height="90" />Coaches and players are not looking ahead to the semifinals, but I am. Here are the results of the semifinal pre-flips to determine who will be the home team in the semifinals, which will be played Dec. 4 and 5.</p>
<p><span id="more-76987"></span>(*denotes home team)</p>
<p><strong>East Valley Division</strong></p>
<p>St. Margaret's vs. *Bishop Union</p>
<p>St. Margaret's vs. *Fillmore</p>
<p><strong>Mid-Valley Division</strong></p>
<p>*Monrovia vs. Whittier Christian</p>
<p>Paraclete vs. *Whittier Christian</p>
<p><strong>Northeast Division</strong></p>
<p>Saddleback Valley Chr. vs. *Salesian</p>
<p>Saddleback Valley Chr. vs. *Mojave</p>
<p><strong>Pac-5 Division</strong></p>
<p>Edison vs. *Bishop Amat</p>
<p>*Edison vs. Lakewood</p>
<p>Dana Hills vs. *Bishop Amat</p>
<p>*Dana Hills vs. Lakewood</p>
<p>*Servite vs. Notre Dame</p>
<p>*Servite vs. Mission Viejo</p>
<p>*Long Beach Poly vs. Mission Viejo</p>
<p><strong>Southern Division</strong></p>
<p>Garden Grove. vs *Westminster</p>
<p>Garden Grove vs. *Norwalk</p>
<p>Beckman vs. *Westminster</p>
<p>*Beckman vs. Norwalk</p>
<p>*Laguna Hills vs. Santiago</p>
<p>Laguna Hills vs. *La Mirada</p>
<p>*Segerstrom vs. Santiago</p>
<p>Segerstrom vs. *La Mirada</p>
<p><strong>Southwest Division</strong></p>
<p>La Habra vs. *El Toro</p>
<p>*La Habra vs. Cypress</p>
<p>El Dorado vs. *El Toro</p>
<p>El Dorado vs. *Cypress</p>
<p>*Trabuco Hills vs. Huntington Beach</p>
<p>Trabuco Hills vs. *Tustin</p>
<p>Pacifica vs. *Huntington Beach</p>
<p>Pacifica vs. *Tustin</p>
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		<title>Football: CIF-SS second round schedule</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:08:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Damian Calhoun, OCVarsity.com since 2004</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is the second round CIF-SS football schedule the county schools who are still alive in the playoffs. As of now, all games will be played on Friday. Saddleback Valley Christian has yet to confirm a site.
All games 7:30 p.m. unless noted
Pac-5 Division
Dana Hills (9-2) vs. Edison (11-0) at Orange Coast College
Bishop Amat (10-1) at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-75247" src="http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/files/2009/11/football_blog6.jpg" alt="football_blog6" width="90" height="90" />Here is the second round CIF-SS football schedule the county schools who are still alive in the playoffs. As of now, all games will be played on Friday. Saddleback Valley Christian has yet to confirm a site.</p>
<p><span id="more-76981"></span><strong>All games 7:30 p.m. unless noted<br />
Pac-5 Division<br />
</strong>Dana Hills (9-2) vs. Edison (11-0) at Orange Coast College</p>
<p>Bishop Amat (10-1) at Lakewood (10-1)</p>
<p>Servite (10-1) vs. Long Beach Poly (6-5) at Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m.</p>
<p>Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks (9-2) at Mission Viejo (11-0), 8 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Southwest Division<br />
</strong>La Habra (10-1) vs. El Dorado (7-3-1) at Valencia High, 7 p.m.</p>
<p>El Toro (8-3) vs. Cypress (10-1) at Western High, 7 p.m.</p>
<p>Trabuco Hills (10-1) vs. Pacifica (6-4-1) at Bolsa Grande High, 7 p.m.</p>
<p>Tustin (10-1) at Huntington Beach (7-4), 7 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Southern Division<br />
</strong>Garden Grove (11-0) vs. Beckman (7-3-1) at Tustin High</p>
<p>Norwalk (10-1) at Westminster (7-4)</p>
<p>Laguna Hills (9-2) at Segerstrom (7-4), 7 p.m.</p>
<p>La Mirada (10-1) vs. Santiago (9-2) at Garden Grove High, 7 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Mid-Valley Division<br />
</strong>Baldwin Park (9-2) vs. Whittier Christian (8-3) at Whittier College</p>
<p><strong>East Valley Division<br />
</strong>Aquinas of San Bernardino (7-3) at St. Margaret's (10-1)</p>
<p><strong>Northeast Division<br />
</strong>Rio Hondo Prep (11-0) vs.  Saddleback Valley Christian (7-4) at TBA</p>
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		<title>Football playoffs: Sites and times updates</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:35:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Damian Calhoun, OCVarsity.com since 2004</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Friday' night's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round game between El Toro and Villa Park will be played at Saddleback College at 7:30 p.m.
El Toro normally plays its home games at Trabuco Hills, but the Mustangs will be playing host to Savanna in a first-round game at 7 p.m.
Here are some other time and site changes:
Southwest Division
All [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-75247" style="margin: 5px" src="http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/files/2009/11/football_blog6.jpg" alt="football_blog6" width="90" height="90" />Friday' night's CIF-SS Southwest Division first-round game between El Toro and Villa Park will be played at Saddleback College at 7:30 p.m.</p>
<p>El Toro normally plays its home games at Trabuco Hills, but the Mustangs will be playing host to Savanna in a first-round game at 7 p.m.</p>
<p><span id="more-75257"></span>Here are some other time and site changes:</p>
<p><strong>Southwest Division</strong></p>
<p>All of the games, except for El Toro-Villa Park, are set to begin at 7 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Pac-5</strong></p>
<p>Edison will play host to Long Beach Millikan at Orange Coast College. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.</p>
<p>The Los Alamitos-Long Beach Poly game will begin at 7 p.m. at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach.</p>
<p>Servite-San Clemente will be at Cerritos College at 7:30 p.m.</p>
<p>Newport Harbor-Lakewood will start at 7 p.m. Lakewood is the home team.</p>
<p><strong>Southern Division</strong></p>
<p>Norwalk will play host to Rancho Alamitos at Excelsior Adult School.</p>
<p>The Costa Mesa-Santiago game will be played at Bolsa Grande. Santiago is the home team.</p>
<p>Santa Ana-La Mirada will start at 7 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>East Valley Division</strong></p>
<p>St. Margaret's will play at home against Santa Paula. The game will start at 7 p.m.</p>
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		<title>Southwest Division O.C. team analysis</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:51:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Damian Calhoun, OCVarsity.com since 2004</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are the O.C. teams in the Southwest Division:

(Click here to see the Southwest Division bracket.)
La Habra (9-1): The Highlanders are in search of their third consecutive CIF title. They won the Southern title in 2007 and last year's Southwest title. Joshua Quezada, who battled a viral infection late in the regular season, looked healthy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-75123" style="margin: 5px" src="http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/files/2009/11/football_blog5.jpg" alt="football_blog5" width="90" height="90" />Here are the O.C. teams in the Southwest Division:</p>
<p><span id="more-75153"></span><br />
(<a href="http://www.ocvarsity.com/articles/football-17963-cif-postseason.html"><strong>Click here to see the Southwest Division bracket.</strong></a>)<br />
<strong>La Habra (9-1):</strong> The Highlanders are in search of their third consecutive CIF title. They won the Southern title in 2007 and last year's Southwest title. Joshua Quezada, who battled a viral infection late in the regular season, looked healthy against Fullerton, rushing for 268 yards and scoring five touchdowns. The defense is anchored by safety Dominick Sierra. Quarterback Cody Clements has completed 59.4 percent of his passes, 1,470 yards and 22 touchdowns.</p>
<p><strong>Kennedy (5-5):</strong> The Fighting Irish advanced to the playoffs as an at-large team. Kennedy finished the regular season in a tie for third place in the Empire League. D.J. Boulton leads the rushing attack with 769 yards and eight touchdowns. He also has 457 receiving yards.</p>
<p><strong>El Dorado (6-3-1)</strong>: The Golden Hawks finished in second place in the Century League under first-year coach Shawn Racobs. Brock Dunn is a factor on offense, rushing for 1,036 yards and 11 touchdowns. Defensively, the Golden Hawks allowed 7 points in their four league victories.</p>
<p><strong>Santa Ana Valley (7-3)</strong>: The Falcons finished in a three-way tie for first place in the Orange League with Savanna and Anaheim. The Falcons closed the regular season with four consecutive victories, averaging 40.7 points a game. Running back Darius Nacoste has rushed for 1,515 yards and 14 touchdowns.</p>
<p><strong>El Toro (7-3)</strong>: The Chargers went 2-8 last season, but have turned things around under first-year coach Robert Frith. El Toro finished second in the Sea View League. Running back Nico Jackson has rushed for 839 yards.  Jesse Bueno is a playmaker, he has 504 receiving yards and has intercepted four passes. Quarterback Braden Olson runs the offense.</p>
<p><strong>Villa Park (7-3)</strong>: The Spartans finished third in the Century League and are making their first playoffs appearance since 2004. The Spartans lost two of their first three league games, but responded with a 14-7 victory over Canyon and 35-14 against El Modena.</p>
<p><strong>Cypress (9-1)</strong>: The Centurions went undefeated in the Empire League and enter the playoffs as the fourth seed. Running back Akeelie Muhammad has turned in an amazing regular season, rushing for 1,918 yards. He has scored 35 total touchdowns. Cypress has won eight consecutive games since a loss to Mater Dei in Week 2. During that span, the Centurions are averaging 44.2 points a game.</p>
<p><strong>Troy (7-3):</strong> The Warriors return to the playoffs thanks to a third-place finish in the Freeway League. Troy pulled off a 21-14 victory over Sonora in the final game of the regular season to qualify. The running back duo of DeAngelo Bonner (1,072) and Justin Austin (919) have combined to rush for 1,991 yards and 25 touchdowns.</p>
<p><strong>Trabuco Hills (9-1):</strong> The Mustangs are the Sea View League champions and enter the playoffs as the No. 3 seed. Trabuco Hills has won seven consecutive games since losing to San Clemente in week 3. Shane DeCillo (797) and Dylan Buononato (626) have led the ground game. Quarterback A.J.Josue has completed 56 of 75 passes (74.7 percent) for 867 yards, six touchdowns and only one interception.</p>
<p><strong>Savanna (7-3):</strong> The Rebels were picked to finish fifth in the Orange League, according to the preseason coaches poll. Thanks to Jeremiah Rideaux, the Rebels eventually ended up in a three-way tie for first place. They enter as the third seed from the Orange League after coin flips. Rideaux rushed for 1,245 yards and 17 touchdowns.</p>
<p><strong>Fullerton (8-2):</strong> The Indians finished second in the Freeway League after losing to La Habra in the final game of the regular season. Joseph Hill has been the key to the offense, rushing for 1,579 yards and 28 touchdowns. The defense has been strong as of late. Excluding the La Habra game, the Indians have allowed 7.2 points in their four league victories</p>
<p><strong>Pacifica (5-4-1):</strong> The Mariners finished in second place in the Empire League. They went 1-3-1 against a tough nonleague schedule. They opened league play with four consecutive victories. Running back Luther Tolbert (565) and Cody Johnson (621) carry to load on the ground. Quarterback Mario Nava completed 115 of 191 passes for 1,399 yards and 10 touchdowns.</p>
<p><strong>Anaheim (5-5):</strong> The Colonists enter the playoffs as the top seed out of the Orange League after they finished in a three-way tie for first with Savanna and Santa Ana Valley. Anaheim was on a four-game winning streak in the Orange League before losing to Savanna in the final game of the regular season.</p>
<p><strong>Huntington Beach (6-4):</strong> The Oilers started the season 0-2, before going on a four-game winning streak. The Oilers finished third in the Sea View League. Running back Jack Dilbeck has rushed for 1,178 yards and 12 touchdowns. Quarterback Sean Guite has passed for 1,684 yards. His No. 1 target is Kaller Roemer who enters the playoffs with 62 receptions for 901 yards and seven touchdowns.</p>
<p><strong>Tustin (9-1):</strong> The Tillers advanced to the division finals last season. The offense starts with Anthony Wilkerson and it is a good starting point. Wilkerson leads the county in rushing with 1,993 yards. He has scored 27 rushing touchdowns. Tustin has been able to pass the ball more productively this season with quarterback Nick DiMaio. DiMaio has completed 42 of 67 passes for 756 yards, seven touchdowns and zero interceptions. Defensively, the Tillers allowed 35 points in their five Century League games.</p>
<p><strong>Valencia (4-6):</strong> The Tigers are back in the playoffs for the 28th time in 29 years under coach Mike Marrujo. The Tigers finished in a tie for third with Kennedy in the Empire League. Thanks to a 17-14 victory over Kennedy, Oct. 29, the Tigers finished third.</p>
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		<title>Southwest Division Breakdown</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SOUTHWEST DIVISION
The Breakdown: Southwest Division
Seeded teams: 1. La Habra (9-1), Freeway League champion; 2. Tustin (9-1), Century League champion; 3. Trabuco Hills (9-1), Sea View League champion; 4. Cypress (9-1), Empire League champion
At-large: Kennedy (5-5), Empire League
Darkhorse: El Toro (7-3). The Chargers are battle-tested. They battled South Coast No. 2 Dana Hills, before losing 34-20, [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>The Breakdown:</strong> Southwest Division</p>
<p><span id="more-75143"></span><strong>Seeded teams:</strong> 1. La Habra (9-1), Freeway League champion; 2. Tustin (9-1), Century League champion; 3. Trabuco Hills (9-1), Sea View League champion; 4. Cypress (9-1), Empire League champion</p>
<p><strong>At-large:</strong> Kennedy (5-5), Empire League</p>
<p><strong>Darkhorse:</strong> El Toro (7-3). The Chargers are battle-tested. They battled South Coast No. 2 Dana Hills, before losing 34-20, shut out Laguna Hills (the third seed in the Southern Division) and lost the Sea View League title on a last-second field goal. Nico Jackson is a main figure on offense with 839 rushing yards and Jesse Bueno is everywhere on both sides of the ball. A tough first round game against Villa Park awaits.</p>
<p><strong>Players to watch:</strong> La Habra QB Cody Clements; La Habra DB Dominick Sierra; La Habra RB Joshua Quezada; Kennedy QB Andy Peterson; Kennedy RB D.J. Boulton; El Dorado QB Andreas Ambuehl; El Dorado RB/DB Brock Dunn; Santa Ana Valley RB Darius Nacoste; El Toro RB Nico Jackson; El Toro WR/DB Jesse Bueno; El Toro QB Braden Olson; Villa Park RB Kapena Olsen; Villa Park LB David Tafuna; Villa Park DL Tene Tafuna; Cypress RB Akeelie Muhammad; Cypress WR/DB Jared Cohen;  Cypress DL/OL Jamil Douglas; Troy RB DeAngelo Bonner; Troy RB Justin Austin; Trabuco Hills RB Shane DeCillo; Trabuco Hills RB Dylan Buononato; Trabuco Hills QB A.J. Josue; Savanna QB Jeremiah Rideaux; Savanna LB Sione Wolfgramm; Fullerton RB Joseph Hill; Fullerton LB Dominic Greco; Pacifica QB Mario Nava; Pacifica RB/LB Luther Tolbert; Pacifica DB/RB Joel Willis; Anaheim RB/LB Hector Rico; Anaheim QB/DB Phillip Marquez; Huntington Beach QB Sean Guite; Huntington Beach RB Jack Dilbeck; Huntington Beach WR Kaller Roemer; Tustin RB Anthony Wilkerson; Tustin QB Nick DiMaio; Tustin LB A.J Rafter; Valencia RB Steve Lagovi; Valencia RB/DE Omar Perez</p>
<p><strong>Best first-round matchups:</strong> Villa Park vs. El Toro at TBA; Pacifica at Fullerton; Huntington Beach at Anaheim; Santa Ana Valley vs. El Dorado at Valencia High</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ocvarsity.com/articles/football-17963-cif-postseason.html"><strong>Click here to see the Southwest Division bracket.</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Mid-Valley Division O.C. team analysis</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is the O.C. team in the Mid-Valley Division:
Whittier Christian (7-3): The Heralds advanced to the playoffs as the third seed out of the Olympic League. Under first-year coach Sergio Gradilla, the Heralds opened league play with consecutive losses (Paraclete and Valley Christian). However, the team responded with three consecutive victories. During that span, the [...]]]></description>
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<p><span id="more-75135"></span><strong>Whittier Christian (7-3):</strong> The Heralds advanced to the playoffs as the third seed out of the Olympic League. Under first-year coach Sergio Gradilla, the Heralds opened league play with consecutive losses (Paraclete and Valley Christian). However, the team responded with three consecutive victories. During that span, the Heralds averaged 45 points game. Running back Garrett Fulbright (1,114 yards and 16 touchdowns) is key to the offense. Defensive lineman Jeff Worthy has recorded 83 tackles and 14.5 sacks. The Heralds open the playoffs against fourth-seeded Arroyo.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ocvarsity.com/articles/football-17955-cif-postseason.html"><strong>Click here to see the Mid-Valley Division bracket.</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Mid-Valley Division breakdown</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MID-VALLEY DIVISION
The Breakdown: Mid-Valley Division
Seeded teams: 1. Monrovia (10-0), Rio Hondo League champion; 2. San Dimas (9-1), Valle Vista League champion; 3. Azusa (9-1), Montview League champion; 4. Arroyo (8-2), Mission Valley League champion
Darkhorse: San Marino (8-2).The Titans finished second in the Rio Hondo League to champion and top-seed Monrovia. However, the Titans played Monrovia [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>The Breakdown:</strong> Mid-Valley Division</p>
<p><span id="more-75121"></span><strong>Seeded teams:</strong> 1. Monrovia (10-0), Rio Hondo League champion; 2. San Dimas (9-1), Valle Vista League champion; 3. Azusa (9-1), Montview League champion; 4. Arroyo (8-2), Mission Valley League champion</p>
<p><strong>Darkhorse:</strong> San Marino (8-2).The Titans finished second in the Rio Hondo League to champion and top-seed Monrovia. However, the Titans played Monrovia tough, losing 14-12. San Marino also suffered a 14-10 loss to La Canada, but closed the regular season with a 51-0 victory over Blair and 19-14 over Temple City.</p>
<p><strong>Players to watch:</strong> Monrovia QB Nick Bueno; Monrovia RB/S DeShawn Ramirez; Monrovia LB Josh Lowden; Monrovia DE Ellis McCarthy; San Marino RB/LB Benny Hung; San Marino LB Trent Converse; San Marino WR/DB Steve Yortsos; La Canada QB Rocky Moore; La Canada DE Brent Johnson; Rosemead RB Matt Fregoso; Rosemead DL Luis Diaz; Arroyo QB Steven Rivera; Arroyo LB/RB Mikey Vasquez; Arroyo DB/WR Chris Rodriguez; South El Monte DE Ruben Acevedo; Gladstone QB Paul Flores; Gladstone LB Joseph Herrera; Gladstone DL Sal Paris; La Puente QB Garrett Hrey; La Puente LB Jesus Vargas; La Puente DL Pedro Candia; Azusa RB Kendrec McDade; Azusa LB Jose Nunez; Workman RB Kalin Bradfield; Valley Christian QB Kevin Running; Valley Christian DT Sam Phillips; San Dimas RB Tre Evans; San Dimas LB Christian Morgan; San Dimas LB Max Paronelli; Paraclete MLB Todd Davis; Paraclete DE Lavonte Barnett; Covina DL Donte Hughes; Covina LB Xavier Ramirez; Baldwin Park WR Christian Lazaro; Baldwin Park LB Wardell Crutchfield; Whittier Christian QB Stephen Anderson; Whittier Christian RB Garrett Fulbright; Whittier Christian LB Rudy Robles; Whittier Christian DL Jeff Worthy</p>
<p><strong>Best first-round matchups:</strong> Paraclete at La Puente; Gladstone at Baldwin Park; Whittier Christian at Azusa; La Canada at Valley Christian</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ocvarsity.com/articles/football-17955-cif-postseason.html"><strong>Click here to see the Mid-Valley Division bracket.</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Northeast Division O.C. team analysis</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Damian Calhoun, OCVarsity.com since 2004</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is the O.C. team in the Northeast Division.
Saddleback Valley Christian (6-4): The Warriors wrapped up the San Joaquin League title with their 39-14 victory over Bloomington Christian in Week 10. Their success will depend on the performance of running back William Hinn. Hinn gained a total of  1,539 yards (880 rushing and 659 receiving) [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-75089" style="margin: 5px" src="http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/files/2009/11/football_blog3.jpg" alt="football_blog3" width="90" height="90" />Here is the O.C. team in the Northeast Division.</p>
<p><span id="more-75099"></span><strong>Saddleback Valley Christian (6-4):</strong> The Warriors wrapped up the San Joaquin League title with their 39-14 victory over Bloomington Christian in Week 10. Their success will depend on the performance of running back William Hinn. Hinn gained a total of  1,539 yards (880 rushing and 659 receiving) and scored 27 touchdowns.  The Warriors won four of their last five games to end the regular season. If they win their first-round game, a meeting with top-seeded Rio Hondo Prep awaits in the second round.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ocvarsity.com/articles/football-17961-cif-postseason.html"><strong>Click here to see the Northeast Division bracket.</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Northeast Division Breakdown</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:57:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Damian Calhoun, OCVarsity.com since 2004</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NORTHEAST DIVISION
The Breakdown: Northeast Division

Seeded teams: 1. Rio Hondo Prep (10-0), Prep League champion; 2. Linfield Christian (10-0) Big Sky champion; 3. Boron (8-2), Desert Mountain League champion; 4. Mojave (7-2), Desert Mountain League runner-up
Darkhorse: Boron (8-2). The Bobcats are the Desert Mountain League champions are the third seed in the playoffs. Earlier this season, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-75089" src="http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/files/2009/11/football_blog3.jpg" alt="football_blog3" width="90" height="90" /><strong>NORTHEAST DIVISION</strong></p>
<p><strong>The Breakdown:</strong> Northeast Division</p>
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<p><strong>Seeded teams:</strong> 1. Rio Hondo Prep (10-0), Prep League champion; 2. Linfield Christian (10-0) Big Sky champion; 3. Boron (8-2), Desert Mountain League champion; 4. Mojave (7-2), Desert Mountain League runner-up</p>
<p><strong>Darkhorse:</strong> Boron (8-2). The Bobcats are the Desert Mountain League champions are the third seed in the playoffs. Earlier this season, they lost 28-20 to defending champion and No. 1 seed Rio Hondo Prep.</p>
<p><strong>Players to watch:</strong> Rio Hondo Prep FB/LB Nick Preciado; Rio Hondo Prep QB/LB Chris Llamas; Saddleback Valley Christian RB William Hinn; Saddleback Valley Christian QB Zac Rodarmel; Saddleback Valley Christian DB J.D. Carroll; Saddleback Valley Christian  Linfield Christian LB Christopher Adam; RB Austin Maranville; Linfield Christian LB Tyler Fahrion; Boron RB/DB Reggie Heard; Boron RB/OLB Leroy Taylor; Boron MLB Cody Caillier; Mojave RB/MLB Darren Johnson; Mojave WR/LB Jaquinn Tatum; St. Genevieve QB/FS Chris Navarro; St. Genevieve LB/WR Josue Argueta; Chadwick  WR/S Kidd Harrison; Bloomington Christian QB/DB Charles Fortis; Bloomington Christian LB/RB Barry Caudle; Bell-Jeff LB Alex Davidians; Desert Christian DL Justin Smith; Riverside Christian RB D.J. Gordon; Riverside Christian LB Gabriel Torres; Salesian DE Devon Moreland</p>
<p><strong>Best first-round matchups:</strong> Riverside Christian at Saddleback Valley Christian; Calvary Murrieta at Mojave; Bloomington Christian at Chadwick</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ocvarsity.com/articles/football-17961-cif-postseason.html"><strong>Click here to see the Northeast Division bracket.</strong></a></p>
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		<title>The Calhoun Final Four: Tustin vs. La Habra</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:49:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Damian Calhoun, OCVarsity.com since 2004</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[SOUTHWEST DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Tustin (9-4) vs. La Habra (11-2)
Saturday, 2 p.m., at Angel Stadium
Outlook: With Ronnie Hillman, Joshua Quezada, Anthony Wilkerson and Ameer Webb on the field, this is likely to resemble a track meet.
 
In fact, at the rate that Tustin is scoring, La Habra might be hard-pressed to keep up. Tustin has scored 188 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>SOUTHWEST DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP GAME</strong></p>
<p><strong>Tustin (9-4) vs. La Habra (11-2)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Saturday, 2 p.m., at Angel Stadium</strong></p>
<p><strong>Outlook:</strong> <a href="http://www.ocvarsity.com/players/detail.php?playerID=105700&amp;rosterID=44822&amp;seasonID=35">With Ronnie Hillman</a>, <a href="http://www.ocvarsity.com/players/detail.php?playerID=105699&amp;rosterID=44822&amp;seasonID=35">Joshua Quezada</a>, <a href="http://www.ocvarsity.com/players/detail.php?playerID=105480&amp;rosterID=44864&amp;seasonID=35">Anthony Wilkerson</a> and <a href="http://www.ocvarsity.com/players/detail.php?playerID=105481&amp;rosterID=44864&amp;seasonID=35">Ameer Webb</a> on the field, this is likely to resemble a track meet.</p>
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<p>In fact, at the rate that Tustin is scoring, La Habra might be hard-pressed to keep up. Tustin has scored 188 points in its three playoff games. Wilkerson has rushed for 639 yards in those three games.</p>
<p>La Habra gave up a ton of yards, 469 to be exact, in its semifinal game against Trabuco Hills. The Highlanders allowed 217 rushing. That’s not a good sign, especially when you have to face Double Wing T.</p>
<p>One thing that La Habra will have going for it will be the passing game, led by quarterback <a href="http://www.ocvarsity.com/players/detail.php?playerID=105698&amp;rosterID=44822&amp;seasonID=35">Randall Nygren</a>. The Highlanders have struggled with the pass in previous games, so the key could be Nygren.</p>
<p>Then again, teams have been so far behind the Tillers in recent weeks that they have had to start passing by the second quarter. Nygren has completed 58.6 percent of his passes (112 of 191) for 1,645 yards and 23 touchdowns.</p>
<p>Quezada rushed for 207 yards last week and Hillman posted 120. They have combined for 2,672 rushing yards this season. Can this duo be stopped?</p>
<p>Wilkerson and Webb have combined for 3,190 yards. Can they be stopped?</p>
<p>This is going to be a wild game.</p>
<p><strong>MORE OF THE CALHOUN FOUR:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/09/the-calhoun-final-four-st-margarets-vs-twentynine-palms/19942/">St. Margaret's vs. Twenty Nine Palms</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/09/the-calhoun-final-four-laguna-hills-vs-mayfair/19946/">Laguna Hills vs. Mafair</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/09/the-calhoun-final-four-tesoro-vs-long-beach-poly/19954/">Tesoro vs. Long Beach Poly</a></li>
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