Wow, what a week for quarterfinals. I had almost no mistakes, save for my unwavering love of my Alma Mater, who finally fell to Carson. This week, we’re at the Semi-Finals which means even less games to go. So once again, the City Section divisions and the Southeast are going to be combined once more. A reminder, the City’s Division II Finals will be held on Friday December 10, 2010 at East LA College’s Weingardt Stadium at 7p.m., while the Division I Finals will be held at the Coliseum on Saturday December 11, at 1 p.m.
Nothing left to say but, let’s take the cheese…
CITY FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS
All Semi-Finals, Friday, 7 p.m.
Division I
#5 Taft (9-3) at #1 Carson (10-2)
MATCHUP: This is a battle between two top quarterbacks, Taft’s Michael Bercovici and Carson’s Justin Alo. Bercovici has the upper hand, stat-wise, currently averaging 294.5 passing yards per game, compared to Alo’s 168.3 yards per game. The Colts had their hands full against a Garfield squad who nearly knocked off the top seed before a couple of mistakes cost the Bulldogs the opportunity to advance, but the Toreadors dispatched the Dorsey Dons without much of a sweat. The winner of this game will have the best chance at knocking off Crenshaw.
Prediction: Carson 38, Taft 35 (OT)
#9 Fairfax (8-3-1) vs. #4 Arleta (11-1) at Monroe (tentative)
MATCHUP: The Lions are looking to reach the Finals and play for their third championship in school history. The Mustangs want another shot at a title, like two years ago. Senior running back Matt Bowen is less than 60 yards from breaking 2,000 yards for Fairfax, while the arm of Javy Lopez is keeping Arleta alive, much to the consternation of the multitude of baseball scouts who fear his pitching arm is in jeopardy. The winner is going to be the early favorite to win next Friday at East LA College.
Prediction: Fairfax 38, Arleta 34
CIF Southern Section, Southeast Division Semifinals (VII)
#1 West Covina (11-1) vs. Mayfair (8-4) at Bellflower, Friday
MATCHUP: So far, the Bulldogs haven’t been challenged much in the tournament. That’s about to change. The Monsoons have been relying on Jason Logologo for a lot of their ground work. He was the reason the Indians are sitting home tonight instead of playing West Covina. But don’t think that the Monsoons are going to be a pushover. Back before the playoffs started, my colleague, Eric Sondheimer, predicted that the Monsoons could be the dark horse that can bring down the monsters of the Hacienda.
Prediction: Mayfair 41, West Covina 38 (OT)
#2 La Serna (11-1) at Bonita (11-1), Saturday, 7 p.m.
MATCHUP: All right, I’m finally convinced of La Serna’s “Destiny” to reach the finals, but they have two more hurdles to overcome. First, they have to put to rest the “Smudge Pot Mojo” that has sustained the Bearcats all year. I know people are tired of hearing me say this, so don’t worry, a Bonita loss and the talk goes away. However, Coach Eric Podley isn’t ready to give up a shot at a title. This is the big one, Elizabeth.
Prediction: La Serna 38, Bonita 31
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