Week 5 Football – 2016

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In week 4 the Pag Meter went 45-9 for the year 174-31 (84%)

  • Really blew it on taking McLane beating Wasco. The Tigers crushed the Highlanders.
  • Also picked Exeter over Taft but the Wildcats were WILD winning 70-35
  • Did won the upset pick with Independence beating South. The Falcons have played a tough schedule.

The Dog House Grill Player of the week for week  4

MASON LAYTON from the Kerman Lions

  • Mason had a great game on both sides of the ball!
  • Caught 4 balls for 104 yards and scored 2 TD (45 and 43 yards)
  • On defense he made 8 tackles, with 2 interceptions and one went 105 yards and the longest touchdown ever scored in Kerman history. 

The Firestone Grill Player of the week for week 4

ROBERT COZINE from the Taft Wildcats

  • Robert had a near record-setting performance for the Wildcats on Friday night.
  • Cozine rushed for 433 yards and scored 5 touchdowns. WOW! 433 yards is amazing!

 

Friday Night Lights

SOUTH SEQUOIA

  • Bakersfield Christian (4-1) (1-0) at Wasco (3-1) (0-1)   
    • Pag Meter Line Bakersfield Christian -13
    • Good matchup of 2 hot teams.
    • The Factor is can the Tigers defense stay with the Eagles passing attack?
    • Pag Meter Prediction Bakersfield Christian 35 Wasco 21
    • Final BC 20 Wasco 16
    • BC QB Braden Wingle went 19-29 for 234 passing and 2 TD passes
  • ​Kennedy (3-2) (1-0) at Shafter (2-3) (0-1)    
    • Pag Meter Line Kennedy -5
    • This could come down to the final minutes. Both teams come off a lose.
    • The X Factor is the defensive side of the ball because both offenses can score.
    • Pag Meter Prediction (mini upset special) Shafter 33 Kennedy 30
    • Final Kennedy 44 Shafter 21 
    • Pag Meter missed this one
    •  Devon Lee scored 4 TD’s (17, 43, 75 and 33 yards) and Daniel Flores scored 2 TD’s. (80 yard run and caught a 23 pass from David Estrada. Lee rushed for 292 yards and Flores rushed for 153 yards
  •  Taft (4-1) (1-0) at Arvin (0-5) (0-1)
    • Pag Meter Line Taft -35
    • The Wildcats are a dangerous offensive team
    • The X factor is the Bears defensive line. Taft is not the best road team but they have plenty of speed.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Taft 49 Arvin 14
    • Final Taft 54 Arvin 20
    • Robert Cozine rushed for 433 yards and scored 5 TD’s.

WEST YOSEMITE

  • Mt Whitney (2-3) (1-0) vs El Diamante (2-3) (0-1)  
    • Pag Meter Line El Diamante -6
    • Both teams come off big wins and both teams want to be 1-0 to start league
    • The X factor is the MW offense and can they score enough to win?
    • Pag Meter Prediction El D 27 MW 21
    • Final MW 32 EL D 29
    • Jose Mendoza nails the game winner with a 30-yard field goal
  •  Hanford West (3-2) (0-1) at Hanford (3-2) (1-0)   
    • Pag Meter Line Hanford -27
    • The Dog Bowl
    • HW comes in with their best team in years and Hanford is playing their best football right now.
    • The X factor is the Bullpups offensive line is starting to jell
    • Pag Meter Prediction Hanford 41 Hanford West 13
    • Final Hanford 21 Hanford West 0
    • Jordan Perryman scored 2 touchdowns and it’s the 1st shutout in Dog Bowl history. 
  • Lemoore (0-5) (0-1) vs Redwood (5-0) (1-0)
    • Pag Meter Line Redwood -21
    • The X factor is the Rangers are red hot and the Tigers are ice cold
    • Pag Meter Prediction Redwood 35 Lemoore 14
    • Final Redwood 31 Lemoore 14
    • QB Frankie Ayon is 64-110 for 1,125 yards with 13 TD passes. The Next 2 weeks are for the WYL title (vs GW and Hanford). The Rangers haven’t won league since 2004

​NON-LEAGUE

  • Bullard (2-3) vs Clovis West (3-2)m  
    • Broadcasted on 790 ESPN the Deuce
    • Pag Meter Line Bullard -3
    • This is a game that we will find who is the real contender? Maybe both teams are not as good as advertised???
    • This is one of the best rivalries in the valley. The Knights have won 3 straight over CW including the playoffs last year but CW owns the series 26-10. CW head coach George Petrissans really wants to beat the Knights. He is 0-3.
    • The X factors are… can the Knights contain Adrian Martinez and can the Golden Eagles slow down the Knights west coast wing T and Jack Taylor? Whoever does the better job on defense will win this game.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Bullard 31 Clovis West 28
    • Final Clovis West 31 Bullard 27
    • There were 7 lead changes. QB Adrian Martinez threw for 260 yards with 3 touchdowns passes and rushed for 55 yard and TD. The big TD pass went to Chad Day for a 16 yarder and the game winner.
    • Bullard QB Jack Taylor threw for 192 yards and 4 TD’s.
  • Central (4-1) at Ridgeview (1-3) 
    • Pag Meter Line Central -21
    • The Grizzlies travel down south again and this time they are playing the south valley’s best the last 3 years. 2 weeks ago the Grizzlies crushed the defending valley champions Patriots 38-0.
    • The X factor is both teams are so fast but the Grizzlies are bigger and have more depth.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Central 44 Ridgeview 24
    • Final Central 42 Ridgeview 7
    • QB Trent Tompkins was sick all last week with a 102 fever and on game day he throws 6 TD passes. The Grizzlies defense is the best in the valley along with the O-line! 
  • Firebaugh (4-0) at Caruthers (3-1)
    • Pag Meter Line Firebaugh -14
    • The division 5 battle of 2 teams that could  be a potential playoff matchup. Both offenses are real good.
    • The X factor is the defensive side of the ball. Who can win the battle on the line of scrimmage will win this game.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Firebaugh 35 Caruthers 21
    • Final Firebaugh 34 Caruthers 7
    • QB Noey Garcia threw went 15-20 for 237 yards with 3 TD passes and Noey also scored a TD. AJ Molina rushed for 113 yards and the defense played outstanding.
  • Centennial (1-4) at Clovis (5-0) 
    • Pag Meter Line Clovis -28
    • The Golden Hawks have struggled against the north valley teams on offense so far with Clovis West and Bullard. Combined the G Hawks were around 100 yards of total offense and now they get No 1 Clovis.
    • The X factor is the G Hawks just won’t have enough to stay with the Cougars.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Clovis 42 Centennial 14
    • Final Clovis 58 Centennial 17
    • The defense stuffed the G Hawks. QB Trey Lake now has 13 TD passes
  • Liberty (3-2) at Cathedral Catholic (5-0)  
    • Pag Meter Line Cathedral Catholic -28
    • The Patriots get to  play a private professional high school in San Diego.  
    • The X factor is the Patriots offense and they have to win the line of scrimmage to upset the Pro’s.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Cathedral Cathedral 42 Liberty 14
    • Final Cathedral 49 Liberty 7
    • The Patriots gets a do over because nobody around here is beating the private professional team from San Diego. 
  • Clovis North (3-2) at Paso Robles (5-0)
    • Pag Meter Line Paso Robles -11
    • The game of the night.
    • Paso has a tremendous offense but the defense is shaky. The Bearcats are 4-0 and the Broncos will be their toughest game. The Bears are led by senior QB Steven Schouten who has thrown for 489 yards and senior RB Christian Erickson who has rushed for 452 yards and has scored 9 TD’s. For the Broncos, the Bearcats have to slow down Tim Tebow. QB Brent Bailey is a twin of Tim Tebow. If there is nothing open, Brent will just run you over. Brent comes off a big game where he rushed for 193 yards and scored 3 TD’s including a 66 yarder.
    • The X factor is this will be the best defense that the Bearcats have played against and the Broncos must slow down Erickson to win.  It could be a great finish! WR Chad Fugman could score 3 TD’s.
    • Pag Meter Prediction (Upset special) Clovis North 38 Paso Robles 35
    • Final Paso 24 Clovis North 7
    • The Pag Meter missed on the upset special
  • Clovis East (0-5) at Foothill -Palo Cedro (5-0)
    • Pag Meter Line Foothill -41
    • I’m sure when they scheduled this game, Clovis East thought they could matchup with Football but the Cougars are real good at 4-0.
    • The X factor is the T Wolves will play hard for 48 minutes but won’t have enough
    • Pag Meter Prediction Foothill 55 Clovis East 13
    • Final Foothill 56 Clovis East 8
    • CE has given up 50 plus points in four out of five games
  • Sunnyside (3-2) at San Joaquin Memorial (3-2)
    • Pag Meter Line Sunnyside -3  
    • This is the most interesting game of the night. The Wildcats are playing with confidence and the Panthers have to regroup after getting crushed in the Holy Bowl game to Garces.
    • The X factor is the Wildcats receivers are better than the secondary of Memorial but for some reason the Panthers own the Wildcats. If Sunnyside doesn’t win this year then they might never beat SJM again.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Sunnyside 36 Memorial 33
    • Final Sunnyside 36 Memorial 35
    • Jose Ortiz’s 36-yard field goal as time expired and the Wildcats get a huge win.  Marcus Hawkins scored 2 TD’s and QB Nate Hughes hit Bruean Heights on a 60 yard TD pass. SJM, Dashawn Holliman rushed for 132 yards and QB Michael Alvarez scored 3 TD’s, rushed 107 yards but the Panthers couldn’t hold the big lead.
  • Immanuel (1-3) at Modesto Christian (2-3) 
    • Pag Meter Line Modesto Christian -19
    • The X factor is the Eagles can win this game but they have to play out of the cleats to do it…perfect football!
    • Pag Meter Prediction Modesto Christian 43 Immanuel 23
    • Final Modesto Christian 44 Immanuel 23
    • Pag Meter almost nailed the score 
  • Central Valley Christian (2-3) at Chavez (4-0)
    • Pag Meter Line Chavez -6
    • The X factor is the CVC passing attack vs the outstanding Titans defense. I can see this game very close or a Chavez blowout.  CVC can’t turn the ball over.  
    • Pag Meter Prediction Chavez 27 CVC 21
    • Final Chavez 28 CVC 16 
    • Watch out the Titans now have a great offense to go along with their defense
  • Dos Palos (3-2)  at Chowchilla (4-0)
    • Pag Meter Line Chowchilla -14
    • This is the old fashion classic northside rivalry. The Broncos are going thru some tough times and the Redskins don’t care…the Redskins want to hit you and win big. They could care less about the Broncos problems.
    • The X factor is the Broncos big O-line vs the front seven of the Redskins.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Chowchilla 28 Dos Palos 14
    • Final Chowchilla 42 Dos Palos 0
    • The Redskins with 3 shutouts in 4 games. Ronnie Reyes rushed for 94 yards and the defense held Dos Palos to 111 total yards.
  • Delano (2-2) at Foothill (1-4) 
    • Pag Meter Line Delano -6
    • This one is a tough call and the Tigers come in with some MOJO.
    • The X factor is both teams need their 2nd win. The Tigers defense has the edge.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Delano 26 Foothill 20
    • Final Delano 26 Foothill 14
  • Madera South (2-3) vs Fresno (3-1)   
    • Pag Meter Line Fresno -17
    • The Stallions have a very good offense and the defense is not so good. The Warriors are outstanding on both sides of the ball.
    • The X factor is the Stallions defense and they must figure it out because with the tough Stallions schedule they can’t expect to win games in shootouts every time.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Fresno High 41 Madera South 23
    • Final Fresno High 40 Madera South 20
    • Lee Major rushed for 203 yards and scored 3 TD’s. The Warriors are getting zero respect from around the valley. Hey valley…..meet the Warriors because they are good! Just ask Sanger
  • Mission Oak (1-4) at Frontier (2-3)
    • Pag Meter Line Frontier -24
    • The X factor is the Titans can’t beat the good teams so this is a game they have to have. The SWYL will be too much this year for the Titans.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Frontier 38 Mission Oak 14
    • Final Frontier 42 Mission Oak 10
  • Highland (4-1) at Golden Valley (2-3)
    • Pag Meter Line Golden Valley -5
    • The Scots let one get away vs East and the Bulldogs have played a very tough schedule.
    • The X factor is the tougher schedule and playing at home has the edge.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Golden Valley 32 Highland 27
    • Final Golden Valley 35 Highland 14
  • Golden West (4-0) at Exeter (3-2)
    • Pag Meter Line Exeter-6
    • This is the game that will say a lot about both teams. GW crushed Madera South and Exeter got crushed by Taft. One thing I have learned is never go by last week’s game especially in high school.
    • The X factor is the Exeter defense vs the GW wing T. The GW defense is not very good. For the Monarchs to win they must key on the beast running back of Gonzalo Rodriguez.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Exeter 42 Golden West 35
    • Final Golden West 50 Exeter 22
    • Pag Meter really blew this pick! GW, Gonzalo Rodriguez rushed for 188 yards , Ryan Cook rushed for 86 yards and scored 3 TD’s. Ian Kelly caught 2 passes from Payton Allen for 115 yards and 2 TD’s.
  • McLane (0-5) at Kerman (3-2) 
    • Pag Meter Line Kerman -25
    • The X factor is the Highlanders are lost on both sides of the ball and the Lions might have found the magic.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Kerman 44 McLane 19
    • Final Kerman 63 McLane 8
    • Lions QB Sean Chambers ties a national record with a 99 yard TD run. Sean Chambers threw or 4 touchdown passes and 3 went to Mason Layton who was the week 4 Dog House Grill player of the week
  • Tulare Western (2-2) at South (3-2)  
    • Pag Meter Line Tulare Western -6
    • The X factor is both teams lost tough games last week and the team that can come out fast will win. TW has the better defense.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Tulare Western 36 South 30
    • Final South 42 Tulare Western 25
    • Huge win for the Rebels. Johnnie Sanders with a big INT that he returned for a 75-yard TD that turned the tide for the Rebels
  • Hoover (0-4) at Washington Union (2-3)
    • Pag Meter Line Washington Union -7
    • The Panthers gambled and won in overtime going for the 2 pointer last Thursday vs Roosevelt. The Patriots come off a bye and needs this game.
    • The X factor is the Patriots defense vs the Panthers offense.  
    • Pag Meter Prediction Washington Union 27 Hoover 20
    • Final Washington Union 28 Hoover 17
    • Dominic Mendez came up with 2 big interceptions in the 4th quarter and the Panthers hold off the Patriots.
  • Reedley (0-4) at Kingsburg (3-1)
    • Pag Meter Line Kingsburg -29  
    • The X factor is the Vikings defense is good against the run
    • Pag Meter Prediction Kingsburg 43 Reedley 13
    • Final Kingsburg 48 Reedley 3
    • The Vikings have won 3 straight and the defense is playing outstanding. 
    • Anthony Flores scored for two touchdowns, Jadon Barros and Caleb Buendia each scored a TD and Tyler Hodges caught a TD pass from QB Anthony Sierra.
  • Liberty Ranchos (2-3) at Corcoran (0-4) 
    • Pag Meter Line   Liberty Ranchos -31
    • The X factor is the Hawks have played a tough schedule and playing well on both sides of the ball.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Liberty Ranchos 44 Corcoran 13
  • Final Liberty Ranchos 49 Corcoran 12
    • Fowler (1-4) at Lindsay (3-2)
    • Pag Meter Line Lindsay -9  
    • The X factor is the Cardinals are coming on and the Redcats are struggling. The Cardinals defense is the key to this game
    • Pag Meter Prediction Lindsay 30 Fowler 21
    • Final Lindsay 27 Fowler 19
    • Ethan Duran had 2 TD runs of 49 and 52 yards and the Cardinals defense did the rest
  • Dinuba (3-1) vs Porterville (1-3)  
    • Pag Meter Line Dinuba -26
    • The X factor is the Emperors will be pissed off from not finishing last week in the loss to El Diamante and will take it out on the Panthers defense
    • Pag Meter Prediction Dinuba 49 Porterville 23
    • Final Dinuba 56 Porterville 20
    • QB Gustavo Villarreal threw 2 TD passes and Joseph Saldivar-Mangana returned a punt 64 yards for a touchdown. Alek Marroquin rushed for2 TD’s. 
  • Selma (5-0) vs Roosevelt (0-5)
    • Pag Meter Line Selma -42
    • The Rough Riders get to play the team that is favored to be the division 4 section champions without their QB Jordan De La Rosa.
    • The X factor is Roosevelt did much better on offense in the loss in overtime to Union 29-28 but Selma is not Union.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Selma 42 Roosevelt 0
    • Final Selma 35 Roosevelt 0
    • Jordan Dominguez rushed for 3 touchdowns (7, 4 and 1 yards), Jason Nicacio returned an interception for a score and QB Junior Ramirez hooked up with Joel Aranda for a 45-yard touchdown. The last time the Bears were 5-0 was in 1980 when they went 13-0. The 17 points allowed is the fewest allowed (5 games) in school history since 1948 (14)  
  • Sierra (3-1) at Parlier (0-4)
    • Pag Meter Line Sierra -29
    • The X factor is Sierra is much too strong up front over Parlier
    • Pag Meter Prediction Sierra 36 Parlier 7
    • Final Sierra 34 Parlier 6
    • Pag Meter almost nailed the score. Cameron Brady accounted for 3 touchdowns and Shane Maldonado rushed for 195 yards and scored 2 touchdowns
  • Stockdale (4-1) at West (1-3) 
    • Pag Meter Line Stockdale -39
    • The X factor is the Vikings will play hard but they can’t hang with the Mustangs. Stockdale could have a semi hangover after the tough overtime loss to Clovis.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Stockdale 47 West 7
    • Final Stockdale 45 West 14
    • Not bad for 3 carries for Elisha Ortiz…127 yards rushing, 2 TD runs of 52 and 30 yards. 
  • Orange Cove (2-3) at Strathmore (4-0) 
    • Pag Meter Line Strathmore -37
    • Both teams can score a bunch of points.
    • The X factor is the Spartans have the better defense
    • Pag Meter Prediction Strathmore 43 Orange Cove 7
    • Final Strathmore 43 Orange Cove 0
  • Laton (0-4) at Tranquillity (2-2) 
    • Pag Meter Line Tranquility -39
    • The X factor is the Tigers come off a bye but are the stronger team.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Tranquility 49 Laton 7
    • Final Tranquility 53 Laton 7
  • Independence (1-4) at Tulare Union (3-1)   
    • Pag Meter Line Tulare Union -29
    • Tulare Union has had 2 weeks to think about the tough loss to Redwood. The Falcons come off a win over South and found some offense for the 1st time.
    • The X factor is the Union offense is off the charts but their defense is suspect.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Tulare Union 49 Independence 21
    • Final Tulare Union 54 Independence 7 
    • QB Nathan Lamb went 17 of 20 passing and 3 touchdowns (17, 30 and 25 yards to Emoryie Edwards) – and scored on a 2 yard TD. Kazmir Allen also scored 4 touchdowns on runs of 7, 51, 2 and 1 yards. 
    • Allen rushed for 141 yards on 19 carries and Edwards had 185 receiving yards on 8 catches
  • Orosi (2-2) at Woodlake (3-1)  
    • Pag Meter Line Woodlake -21
    • The X factor is the Tigers passing attack is very good
    • Pag Meter Prediction Woodlake 42 Orosi 21
    • Final Woodlake 41 Orosi 20
    • Pag Meter almost nailed the score. QB Robbie Stevenson connected with Henry Hagen on a 74-yard touchdown pass and the Tigers rolled on offense. The Tigers will need a good defense to make a run at a section championship. 
  • Yosemite (4-1) at Minarets (0-4) 
    • Pag Meter Line Yosemite -40
    • The X factor is the Badgers are a very good football and scoring points
    • Pag Meter Prediction Yosemite 47 Minarets 7
    • Final Yosemite 50 Minarets 0
  • Atascadero (2-3) at Madera (0-5) 
    • Pag Meter Line Atascadero -18
    • Can the Coyotes finally put 48 minutes together and get Coach Fares his 1st win? This is a very winnable game at home.
    • The X factor is the Madera defense and can they tackle somebody this week. I say the Coyotes get a win…if not the Coyotes will be 0-9 heading into the Madera South game.
    • Pag Meter Prediction (Upset special) Madera 40 Atascadero 37
    • Final Atascadero 45 Madera 21
    • Pag Meter blew another upset pick!
  • Valencia (3-1) vs Bakersfield (2-2)
    • Pag Meter Line Bakersfield -9
    • The Drillers found out they needed some work after making plenty of mistakes with 4 turnovers at bad times in the loss to Chaminade. In their 1st two wins the Drillers could have won with their JV team. Last week was their 1st test.
    • The X factor in every Drillers game is they can’t turn the ball over and expect to win.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Bakersfield 29 Valencia 20
    • Final Valencia 48 Bakersfield 9
    • QB Josh Maran suffered a broken collarbone. The Drillers are beat up with injuries
  • Boron (2-2) at Desert (1-3)
    • Pag Meter Line Boron -23
    • The X factor is it’s hard to trust the Desert defense.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Boron 52 Desert 29
    • Final Boron 58 Desert 31​
  • Paraclete (2-3) at Tehachapi (0-4) 
    • Pag Meter Line Paraclete -14
    • The Warriors are at home and need a win.
    • The factor is the Warriors defense and can they slow down a very good Paraclete team?
    • Pag Meter Prediction Paraclete 35 Tehachapi 21
    • Final Paraclete 35 Tehachapi 7
  • Bishop (2-2) at Silver Valley (3-2) 
    • Pag Meter Line Silver Valley -1
    • The X factor is Silver Valley is at home and has a tremendous defense but Bishop has played the tougher schedule. I say the road team wins
    • Pag Meter Prediction Bishop 28 Silver Valley 24 
    • Final Bishop 28 Silver Valley 18
  • Farmersville (0-5) at Avenal (3-1) 
    • Pag Meter Line Avenal -13
    • The X factor is the Aztecs passing game vs the Bucs running game. Who has the better defense?
    • Pag Meter Prediction Avenal 39 Farmersville 26
    • Final Avenal 42 Farmersville 28
  • Granite Hills (2-3) at Kern Valley (3-2)   
    • Pag Meter Line Kern Valley -18
    • The X factor is GH can score points but the defense will give up points
    • Pag Meter Prediction Kern Valley 33 Granite Hills 14
    • Final Kern Valley 32 Granite Hills 14
    • Pag Meter almost nailed the score 
  • Mira Monte (1-4) at California City (2-2) 
    • Pag Meter Line Cal City-1
    • This one is a tough call. Mira Monte broke their 12 game losing streak and Cal City is at home and playing well.
    • The X factor is knowing how to win and finishing games? If Mira Monte doesn’t turn the ball over then the bus ride home will be fun.
    • Pag Meter Prediction Mira Monte 21 Cal City 21 Mira Monte 20
    • Final Cal City 20 Mira Monte 17
  • East (5-0) at McFarland (1-3)
    • Pag Meter Line East -44
    • The X factor is the Cougars needed a game and East gets to play 11 games this year. East will roll.
    • Pag Meter Prediction East 50 McFarland 7
    • Final East 46 McFarland 7
  • Monache (2-3) at North (1-4)
    • Pag Meter Line Monache -11
    • The Stars are still trying to put 48 minutes of good football together,
    • The X factor is Monache has some talent and they are playing a tough schedule
    •  Pag Meter Prediction Monache 31 North 20
    • Final Monache 34 North 13

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