PAGMETER FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS WEEK 3, 2022
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The PAGMETER went 51-7 and overall 105-16 (85%)
**Thank you to all the spotters out at all the football games for keeping us updated on the scores.
**Thank you to Marty Solis and Samuel (Sammy) Marshall for the GREAT photos. Follow them on twitter Marty @kukat224 and Sammy @marshallphoto
**We all should feel for the JV teams. The JV game will always get canceled before anybody. The JVs practice just as hard as anybody and always get screwed.
Congratulations to Aaron Wilkins who won his first game ever as a Head Coach as the Clovis Cougars beat Sanger 14-7.
WEEK 2 PAGMETER PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior QB CAVIN ROSS from the LOMPOC BRAVES
Cavin is a 4-year starter and threw 6 TD passes in the win over Pioneer Valley. On the year Ross has now thrown 11 TD passes for the 2-0 Braves. Cavin is already the all-time leading passer in Lompoc history. In his Braves Career, Cavin has thrown for 5,935 yards and 69 TD passes and that’s counting the short season when the world ended in 2020.
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL FINAL SCORES
CORCORAN PANTHERS (1-1) vs HANFORD WEST HUSKIES (1-2)
Cats vs Dog Bowl
PAGMETER LINE PANTHERS -3
The Panthers come in off a bye. In week 1, the Panthers beat Fowler 27-13. The Huskies lost to Strathmore 46-20.
The PAG factor, the Huskies have played a tough schedule and has plenty of team speed and so does the Panthers. Leading the Panthers is QB Gage Armbruster.
Can the Huskies defense play a good game against the Panthers who had a week off? THEY SURE DID!!
PAGMETER PREDICTION PANTHERS 20 HUSKIES 18
FINAL HUSKIES 12 PANTHERS 10
ROOSEVELT ROUGH RIDERS (0-2) vs MISSION OAK HAWKS (3-0)
PAGMETER LINE HAWKS -23
The Riders played their opening game and lost to Reedley 26-16. The Hawks beat Immanuel 35-10.
The PAG factor, can the Riders defense slow down the up-tempo Hawks attack who are averaging 46 ppg? QB Danny Gonzalez has thrown 9 TD passes and is loving the Hawks offense after transferring from Redwood. The Rough Riders’ new offense will take time.
PAGMETER PREDICTION HAWKS 37 ROUGH RIDERS 14
FINAL HAWKS 28 ROUGH RIDERS 13
DELANO TIGERS (2-1) at NORTH STARS (2-1)
PAGMETER LINE STARS -12
This is a very interesting match up of two very interesting teams.
The new and improved Tigers come in beating West 37-7. Roberto Garcia rushed for 237 yards, scored 3 TDs on 21 carries. QB Eddie Silva went 9-12 passing for 123 yards and 2 TD passes.
The Stars beat Atascadero 37-14. Kyle Dillon rushed for 217 yards and scored 3 TDs.
The PAG factor, this is a battle of two hot offenses. Which defense can step up and make the big stops?
PAGMETER PREDICTION STARS 32 TIGERS 20
FINAL STARS 41 TIGERS 27
TAFT WILDCATS (2-1) at TEHACHAPI WARRIORS (3-0)
PAGMETER LINE WARRIORS -19
This is always a battle when the Cats play the Warriors! This is the first meeting in 3 years.
The Wildcats beat Foothill 48-18. The Wildcats had 400 yards of offense and held the Trojans to 82 yards of offense. Caleb Kozloski rushed for 120 yards and scored a TD. Blaine Neudorf, Jayce Moore and Cyris Gaylord combined for 197 yards rushing and 5 TDs.
The Warriors beat Highland 42-7. Give big credit to the Scots & Warriors ADs for playing this game. There were plenty of electrical issues at the Tehachapi stadium. Dilapidated facilities that the district has neglected for years forced the game to be played in the afternoon. This should have been taken care of in June. Old and outdated and the Tehachapi community is not happy….Both teams came togethers and made it happen. The good news is the electrical issue is fixed for now and good to go.
The PAG factor, this will be a battle of two very good offenses that are physical. Which front-7 on defense will play better?
PAGMETER PREDICTION WARRIORS 33 WILDCATS 13
FINAL WARRIORS 30 WILDCATS 20
MONACHE MARAUDERS (1-2) at WASCO TIGERS (2-0)
PAGMETER LINE TIGERS -3
The Marauders made the adjustments after a horrible week 1 crushing loss to Mission Oak 55-0 and beat Chavez 35-20.
The Tigers come off a bye after beating South 30-25 on the last play of the game.
The PAG factor is who will be the contender? The Marauders offense has the capabilities of putting up plenty of points. Will the Tigers have the same magic as last year?
Can the Marauders defense stay with the Tigers physical running attack? THEY DID NOT. The Marauders might just be the most improved team in the Central Section. In week 1, the Marauders got slaughtered by Mission Oak and last week was a completely different team. Which Marauders team will show up?
PAGMETER PREDICTION TIGERS 30 MARAUDERS 24
FINAL TIGERS 40 MARAUDERS 20
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
ARROYO GRANDE EAGLES (1-2) at SAN LUIS OBISPO TIGERS (2-1)
PAGMETER LINE TIGERS -15
The Eagles have started the year with a heartbreaking loss to Golden West 16-13. With 1:30 left in the game, the Eagles lined up for a 20-yard field goal and the Blazers blocked the field goal and returned it all the way back for the game winning TD. That is a 10 point flip-flop in 10 seconds. On Friday AG lost to a very good Centennial team 39-7.
The Tigers traveled to the hot valley and beat Caruthers 28-7. Sophomore QB Jace Gomes scored 2 TDs, Nolan Attala, Isaiah Hernandez each scored TDs and the Tigers defense played outstanding.
The PAG factor, the Tigers are playing the first game in the newly renovated Holt Field and it will be a packed house. Both teams will be fired up. Can the Eagles offense score enough to stay with the Tigers?
PAGMETER PREDICTION TIGERS 29 EAGLES 14
FINAL EAGLES 26 TIGERS 14
AVENAL BUCCANEERS (2-1) at RIVERDALE COWBOYS (3-0)
PAGMETER LINE COWBOYS -3
Both teams are playing tremendous football. The Bucs come in beating Orosi 24-21.
The Cowboys beat Orange Cove 22-18. Juan Martinez rushed for 106 yards, QB Xaidyn Camacho went 6-8 for 61 yards passing. Isaac Romero rushed for 118 yards and scored 2 TDs.
The PAG factor, this will be a battle on the line of scrimmage. The team that can finish drives, cut down the turnovers will be 3-0.
PAGMETER PREDICTION COWBOYS 26 BUCCANEERS 23
FINAL COWBOYS 20 BUCCANEERS 12
BULLARD KNIGHTS (1-2) at FRONTIER TITANS (3-0)
PAGMETER LINE TITANS -3
We will find out who is the big contender after this one really is.
The Knights got crushed in week 1 to Hanford and the young Knights learned a lot because in week 2 the Knights came out and kicked some ass beating Tulare Western 53-7.
The Titans beat Bakersfield 27-24. The Titans had a 27-12 lead and the Titans defense made some big stops. John Appleton returned the game’s opening kickoff for a TD. Junior QB Malakhi Statler scored a TD and threw a TD to Kobie Watson and Brycen Tablit scored a TD.
The PAG factor, both of these teams are very even and both defenses are very good. Hopefully we will find out which Knights team we will see the rest of the year. Will it be the team that got beat up by Hanford or the team that crushed TW? Both of these teams will only get better with some young QBs with Statler and the Knights with sophomore Josh Madrigal. The Knights are starting 8 sophomores and this team reminds Coach Arax of the 2007 team with so many sophomores starting and 2 years later in 2009 the Knights won their first Central Section Championship in school history.
This should be a very good game. This could come down to the final drive or a big play.
PAGMETER PREDICTION TITANS 20 KNIGHTS 19
FINAL TITANS 24 KNIGHTS 20
WHITNEY WILDCATS (Rocklin) (2-1) at CLOVIS COUGARS (2-1)
THE CAT BOWL
PAGMETER LINE WILDCATS -4
The Wildcats come in beating Woodcreek of Roseville 21-9. Leading the way is junior 6’5 QB Trevor Hargis.
The Cougars beat Sanger 14-7 and congratulations to Aaron Wilkins who won his first game ever as a Head Coach. The Cougars defense stepped up. QB Deagan Rose threw 2 TD passes. Dominic Decanio caught a 53 yard TD and Jacob Saldate caught a 10 yard TD.
The PAG factor, both defenses are very good so the Cougars offense needs a big night to win at Lamonica.
PAGMETER PREDICTION WILDCATS 24 COUGARS 21
COUGARS 21 WILDCATS 3
CABRILLO CONQUISTADORS (2-1) at LOMPOC BRAVES (3-0)
PAGMETER LINE BRAVES -35 RUNNING CLOCK
The Conquistadors are now 2-0 playing in the Central Section after coming in with a 37 game losing streak. The Dores come in beating Nipomo 13-6. The defense played tremendou and picked up the offense. Robert Rojas picked up a fumble and took it in for a TD.
The Braves beat Pioneer Valley 54-7. The Braves pretty much shut it down at halftime. Senior QB Cavin Ross threw 6 TD passes. Nelson Maldonado caught 4 TDs, Monte Ortiz and Rudy Elizondo each caught a TD pass. Ross has now thrown 11 TD passes in 2 games.
The PAG factor, can the new and improved Conquistadors stay with the red hot Braves? The over/under for Ross TD passes is 4. Take the over. ROSS HAD 6 TD PASSES. The Braves will be too much on both sides of the ball. Look for the Braves to shut it down early.
PAGMETER PREDICTION BRAVES 56 CONQUISTADORS 0
FINAL BRAVES 62 CONQUISTADORS 7
CVC CAVALIERS (3-0) at BAKERSFIELD CHRISTIAN EAGLES (1-2)
The Christian Bowl
PAGMETER LINE CAVALIERS -14
The Cavaliers come in beating Mt Whitney 44-0. The defense played outstanding. QB Max Bakker threw 3 TD passes, Jaeden Moore caught 2 TDs (50 & 15 yards) and Caleb Callison (10 yards) caught a TD. Cooper Noland scored on a 43 yard pick-6. TE Zach Zwart threw a 55 yard TD pass to Chapman Dunn & Zach Zwart caught a 17 yard TD pass from Brent Kroeze.
The Eagles lost to St Joseph 38-7. Bryson Waterman scored the Eagles TD.
The PAG factor, the Eagles need to play great on both sides of the ball to beat the hot Caves. The Eagles lost to St Joseph and the question is, were the Eagles looking ahead to hosting the Christian Bowl?
PAGMETER PREDICTION CAVALIERS 35 EAGLES 21
FINAL CAVALIERS 34 EAGLES 14
CLOVIS EAST T WOLVES (3-0) vs SANGER APACHES (1-2)
The Battle of Jensen Ave
PAGMETER LINE T WOLVES -18
These schools are eastside neighbors and this is a heated rivalry. We all remember the big fight after the game in 2019. Even both administrations got into it. Final score in 2019 was Sanger 21 Clovis East 14. It all started when CE got upset that the Apaches were showing off the Apaches’ big flags at Lamonica after the win. Sanger made a mental note because the year before the T Wolves beat Sanger and after the game the T Wolves were running around with the T Wolves flags. Sanger won last year’s game 14-10.
The T Wolves come into week 3 beating Atwater 52-21. Soph Ty Miller threw 5 TD passes and soph Harold Duvall caught 2 TD passes. Ty has now thrown 9 TD passes on the year and Harold has caught 4 of them.
The Apaches come in with a bad loss to Clovis 14-7. Way too many turnovers in the loss.
The PAG factor and I really thought the Apaches were a contender and are they? The Apaches come in banged up. Were the Apaches looking past the Cougars for the T Wolves game? Can the Apaches slow down red hot Ty Miller and the T Wolves offense? For the Apaches to make 3 straight wins over CE, they can’t afford turnovers, must win the line of scrimmage and have to be very physical. Can the T Wolves slow down the Apaches offense?
Will the winning team fly the flag after the game?
PAGMETER PREDICTION T WOLVES 35 APACHES 17
FINAL T WOLVES 49 APACHES 7
CLOVIS WEST GOLDEN EAGLES (3-0) at LEMOORE TIGERS (2-1)
PAGMETER LINE GOLDEN EAGLES -21
The Golden Eagles come in beating up Turlock 48-0. In 2 games, the Golden Eagles are 90-0. The Golden Eagles speed and Bulldog turnovers were the difference. Junior Qb Tyler Patrick had the Golden Eagles in control before senior QB Ryan Markarian came in and finished it off. Jordan Pierro caught a TD and had a 52 yard pick 6.
The Tigers beat Washington Union 56-35. Senior QB Ty Chambers threw 5 TD passes and scored a TD. The Tigers have scored 134 points in 2 games.
PAG factor, the Tigers are a scoring machine but can the Tigers defense stay with the Golden Eagles offense. The Tigers have to think of this game like a tennis match and have to hold serve and score almost every time they have the football and can’t afford to punt much.
The Golden Eagles are 2-0 but they have played 2 horrible offenses so we will see how they handle a very good Tigers offense. The big question mark is the Tigers defense. Can they slow down the Golden Eagles passing attack?
Last year the Golden Eagles rotated QBs with Patrick and Markarian and it was a losing formula. Could they be doing it again? Could they be going with Markarian over All Star Patrick? Stay tuned.
Why you ask that rotating QBs has never worked in 125 years of football, the QB position is the most important in all of sports, you simply can’t get in a smooth rhythm sitting and watching.
PAGMETER PREDICTION GOLDEN EAGLES 35 TIGERS 14
FINAL GOLDEN EAGLES 40 TIGERS 14
CENTRAL GRIZZLIES (2-1) at TURLOCK BULLDOGS (1-2)
PAGMETER LINE GRIZZLIES -14
The Grizzlies come off a tough loss to Memorial 23-21. Safety was the difference. David Bell scored on a 35-yard TD run, Michael James scored on a 1 yard TD run and Braylen Hall caught a 7 yard TD pass from Daton Tafoya.
The Bulldogs lost to Clovis West 48-0. Way too many turnovers and the Golden Eagles speed were too much for the Bulldogs.
The PAG factor, how do the Grizzlies handle the tough loss? The Grizzlies are not used to losing so everything is different with the week after.
For the Bulldogs, if they couldn’t handle the Golden Eagles speed, just wait until they play the Grizzlies speed. For the Bulldogs to stay in this game, they must pound the ball all night long.
PAGMETER PREDICTION GRIZZLIES 39 BULLDOGS 14
FINAL GRIZZLIES 54 BULLDOGS 41
DOS PALOS BRONCOS (0-3) at LIBERTY MADERA HAWKS (3-0)
PAGMETER LINE HAWKS -12
The young Broncos have lost 2 straight tough games. The Hawks have steam rolled a couple of teams that they were supposed to steam roll. The Italian stallion Vince Oberti has rushed for 245 yards and has scored 3 TDs. Caleb Sisco has scored 4 TDs.
The PAG factor is the Broncos defense going against the Hawks offense. The Broncos have played tremendous football for 3 ½ quarters in the first 2 games. Once the Broncos learn to finish, watch out!
PAGMETER PREDICTION HAWKS 33 BRONCOS 20
FINAL HAWKS 28 BRONCOS 14
EAST BLADES (0-3) at TEMPLETON EAGLES (1-1)
PAGMETER LINE EAGLES -13
Both teams come off losses so this is a big game.
The PAG factor is which offense can finish off drives with points?
PAGMETER PREDICTION EAGLES 26 BLADES 13
FINAL EAGLES 49 BLADES 10
CLOVIS NORTH BRONCOS (2-1) vs EL DIAMANTE MINERS (0-3)
PAGMETER LINE BRONCOS -28
The Broncos come in with a big win over Redwood 17-16. Jamie Moran nailed a 29-yard field goal with 48 seconds to go.
The Miners lost to Tulare Union 43-29. The Miners did play much better in the 2nd half.
The PAG factor, Miners QB Freddy Valencia is starting to get more comfortable running the new Miners offense. Can the Miners defense slow down the Broncos running machine?
PAGMETER PREDICTION BRONCOS 40 MINERS 14
FINAL BRONCOS 48 MINERS 0
FOOTHILL COUGARS (1-1) at BUCHANAN BEARS (3-0)
PAGMETER LINE BEARS -13
The Cougars beat Edison of Stockton 21-17 to start the season. With the score 17-14 and Edison winning late in the 4th quarter, 6’3 senior QB Dave Smith rolled left and hit Christopher Hall on a 58 yard TD pass and the game winner.
The Bears beat Escalon 41-40 in overtime. What a game! Bears kicker Beau Bruseau nailed a field goal to force overtime at 34-34. Escalon scored first in OT and went for 2 but didn’t get it. The Bears win it on Augustus Remlinger TD and Bruseau’s extra point.
The PAG factor the Bears come in banged up. RB Michael Runnels is out with a dislocated shoulder and will be out for at least 4 weeks. Logan Studt also hurt his shoulder early in the Escalon game but will be good to go.
The Cougars run the pistol and it has to be on to have a chance. Bears QB Jayden Mandal has found a new favorite receiver with Colton O’Toole who caught 7 passes for 142 yards and a TD. There is always a chance that Jayden’s future Fresno State coach Jett Tedford could be on the sidelines Friday night so look for Jayden and Colton to hook up a bunch. With the speedy Runnels out, it could be by committee with Garrett Megnah, Kannon Campbell, and Augustus Remlinger.
PAGMETER PREDICTION BEARS 28 COUGARS 14
FINAL BEARS 35 COUGARS 14
GARCES RAMS (1-2) at BISHOP DIEGO CARDINALS (3-0)
PAGMETER LINE CARDINALS -14
The Rams come in with a big win over Paraclete of Lancaster 41-7. David Smith got the Rams fired up, scoring on a 94-yard TD run and finished with 154 yards rushing with 2 TDs on nine carries. QB Jordan Gallegoz scored 2 TDs and went 7-9 passing for 89 yards, and threw a 19 yard TD pass to Andrew Boyd. Cage Williams ended the scoring with a pick-6.
The Cardinals beat Capital Christian of Sacramento 61-20. Qu’ran Gossett rushed for 181 yards and scored 5 TDs.
The PAG factor is the Rams are the roller coaster team playing the toughest schedule in the Central Section. Watch out for the Rams by league time
PAGMETER PREDICTION Cardinals 35 Rams 21
FINAL CARDINALS 35 RAMS 14
FIREBAUGH EAGLES (0-3) at CARUTHERS BLUE RAIDERS (2-1)
PAGMETER LINE BLUE RAIDERS -21
The young Eagles come in losing to Fowler 42-6. The defense had no answers for the Redcats offense.
The Blue Raiders lost to San Luis Obispo 27-7.
The Pag factor the Blue Crew played a very good SLO Tigers team and will come in pissed off and will get a win in their new and improved beautiful stadium.
PAGMETER PREDICTION BLUE RAIDERS 40 EAGLES 19
FINAL BLUE RAIDERS 43 FIREBAUGH 7
ROSAMOND ROADRUNNERS (0-2) at COLTON YELLOWJACKETS (0-2) 7:00pm
PAGMETER LINE YELLOWJACKETS -22
The PAG factor, the Yellowjacks have the big edge playing at home. Both teams need a win.
PAGMETER PREDICTION YELLOWJACKETS 37 ROADRUNNERS 13
FINAL YELLOWJACKETS 29 ROADRUNNERS 6
GOLDEN VALLEY BULLDOGS (2-1) at SOUTH REBELS (0-3)
PAGMETER LINE BULLDOGS -3
The Bulldogs come in with a big win over East 28-7 and South got shut out at Porterville 49-0.
The PAG factor don’t go by last week’s scores because this is going to be a very good game. The Rebels should rebound this week and play better. The Rebels need to throw away last week’s game film and never mention it again.
PAGMETER PREDICTION BULLDOGS 24 REBELS 21
FINAL BULLDOGS 28 REBELS 14
GOLDEN WEST TRAILBLAZERS (1-2) at HANFORD BULLPUPS (3-0)
PAGMETER LINE BULLPUPS -35
The Blazers lost last week to Dinuba 19-6. The Defense again played very well.
The Bullpups beat Buhach Colony 66-21. Senior QB Cayden Muir on the year has thrown 4 TD passes and has scored 3 TD.
The PAG factor the Blazers defense is playing good football but the new Blazers offense will not be enough to stay with the Bullpups.
PAGMETER PREDICTION BULLPUPS 48 TRAILBLAZERS 7
FINAL BULLPUPS 58 TRAILBLAZERS 0
HOOVER PATRIOTS (0-2) vs EDISON TIGERS (2-0)
PAGMETER LINE TIGERS -35 RUNNING CLOCKS
The Patriots come in losing to Sierra Pacific 32-13 and now they have to play the well rested Edison Tigers who come off a bye.
The PAG factor Senior QB Ya’J Vance and the Tigers will be too much for the Patriots.
PAGMETER PREDICTION TIGERS 52 PATRIOTS 7
FINAL TIGERS 54 PATRIOTS 0
IMMANUEL EAGLES (0-3) at FOWLER REDCATS (2-1)
PAGMETER LINE REDCATS -12
This is a very interesting game. The Eagles come in playing a very tough schedule and the Redcats crushed Firebaugh 42-6.
The PAG factor, this game comes down to the defensive side of the ball. Can the Cats slow down the Eagles running game and Will Henderson? Can the Eagles slow down the running game with Hector Hernandez and Johnny Mendez?
PAGMETER PREDICTION REDCATS 26 EAGLES 14
FINAL REDCATS 25 EAGLES 7
INDEPENDENCE FALCONS (1-1) at CENTENNIAL GOLDENHAWKS (3-0)
PAGMETER LINE GOLDENHAWKS -28
The Falcons come in off a bye and the Golden Hawks beat Arroyo Grande 39-7. The G Hawks finished with 546 yards and defense played a tremendous game. QB Adam Copus went 17-28 passing for 362 yards and 3 TDs. Junior Jaxton Santiago caught 5 footballs for 116 yards and 2 TDs, and also had an interception. Hoben Hoge had a team-high 136 yards receiving and a TD, Tanner Forbus picked up a fumble and returned it for a TD.
The PAG factor the young Falcons have their hands full playing a hot Golden Hawks team on a hot night. The young Falcons offense needs to have a big night.
PAGMETER PREDICTION GOLDEN HAWKS 35 Falcons 7
FINAL GOLDENHAWKS 60 FALCONS 14
KENNEDY THUNDERBIRDS (1-2) at HIGHLAND SCOTS (2-1)
PAGMETER LINE THUNDERBIRDS -11
The Birds come in beating Stockdale 28-7. The defense stuffed the Mustangs offense all night long to 50 yards of total offense. QB Julian Orozco went 5-8 passing for 123 yards and 2 TDs. Gamiez Helm caught 5 passes for 123 yards, 2 TDs and had a rushing TD. Julian Sanchez rushed for 111 yards and scored a TD. Kaikel De Leon rushed for 92 yards.
The Scots lost to Tehachapi 42-7. The Scots simply got beat up and run over by the Warriors.
The PAG factor the Birds come in with a more balanced attack and that is bad news for the rest of the teams on the schedule. Can the Scots defense step up. Scots QB Jojo Mata left the game last week with an injury but came back in. Will Jojo be 100%?
PAGMETER PREDICTION THUNDERBIRDS 30 SCOTS 19
FINAL SCOTS 26 THUNDERBIRDS 21
KERMAN LIONS (3-0) at MADERA COYOTES (1-2)
PAGMETER LINE COYOTES -1
The Lions beat Torres 28-21 and the Lions are now 2-0. The Coyotes beat Selma 40-35. The Coyotes were down and scored 14 points real late to win it. QB Ty Davis found Ja’sean Gonzales open for an 18 yard TD and the game winner.
The PAG factor, this is a must win for the Lions because after this week the Lions play Sunnyside, Clovis East, at CVC before hosting Kingsburg. Holy Jeepers!
This should be a very good game.
PAGMETER PREDICTION LIONS 28 COYOTES 26
FINAL LIONS 21 COYOTES 14
KERN VALLEY BRONCS (0-2) at ARVIN BEARS (0-2)
PAGMETER LINE BEARS 24
The Broncs lost to Sierra 37-28 in a great game and the Bears lost to Shafter 20-19 and played outstanding for 48 minutes.
The PAG factor, the Bears defense is the difference in this game.
PAGMETER PREDICTION BEARS 37 BRONCS 13
FINAL BEARS 45 BRONCS 0
KINGSBURG VIKINGS (3-0) at DINUBA EMPERORS (1-2)
PAGMETER LINE VIKINGS -21
The Vikings come in beating up Sunnyside 49-9 and it could have been much worse. Trace Jackson rushed for 111 yards and scored 3 TDs. QB Ethan Winslow threw 2 TD passes. Caleb Irgoyen caught a 38 yard TD pass and scored on a 9 yard rushing TD. Conner McFall caught 7 balls for 155 yards and caught a 10 yard TD pass.
The Emperors beat Golden West 19-6. The Dinuba defense played outstanding. Ricky Ellis started the scoring with a 36 yard pick 6. Kristian Bobenrieth scored on a 3 yard TD run. Jonathan Chavez hit 2 field goals and QB CJ Rodriguez hit Daniel De Santiago on a TD pass.
The PAG factor can the Emperors offense score enough to stay with the Vikings?
PAGMETER PREDICTION VIKINGS 35 EMPERORS 14
FINAL VIKINGS 21 EMPERORS 14
LINDSAY CARDINALS (1-2) at EXETER MONARCHS (2-1)
PAGMETER LINE MONARCHS -13
The Cardinals come in beating Cal City on the road 33-7. The Monarchs beat Woodlake 7-6.
The PAG factor: which offense will step up this week and finish drives with points?
PAGMETER PREDICTION MONARCHS 20 CARDINALS 7
FINAL MONARCHS 39 CARDINALS 0
MCFARLAND COUGARS (1-2) at GRANITE HILLS GRIZZLIES (2-0)
PAGMETER LINE COUGARS -9
The Cougars beat Tranquility in a defensive battle 7-6. The Grizzlies win their opener 34-28 over Parlier. Nicolas Pulido scored 4 TDs including a 45 yard TD run. Diego Garay scored a TD.
The PAG factor, this should be a very good game.
PAGMETER PREDICTION COUGARS 20 GRIZZLIES 13
FINAL COUGARS 19 GRIZZLIES 14
MCLANE HIGHLANDERS (1-2) at MISSION PREP ROYALS (1-1)
PAGMETER LINE ROYALS -23
The Highlanders with a big win over Mendota 20-14 in overtime.
The Royals have had 2 weeks to think about the loss to Bakersfield Christian.
The PAG factor, look for the Royals to get back on track. The Highlanders have to hit some big plays on the road.
PAGMETER PREDICTION ROYALS 42 HIGHLANDERS 20
FINAL ROYALS 37 HIGHLANDERS 0
MIRA MONTE LIONS (1-2) at SHAFTER GENERALS (2-1)
PAGMETER LINE GENERALS -20
The most improved team so far this year are the Lions. The Lions easily could be 2-0. The Generals beat Arvin 20-19.
The PAG factor, the Lions are a based division 6 team and they can win it all if they get to stay in division 6 but with this silly playoff format the Lions could move into division 5 so a loss is not a bad thing for the Lions against a young physical Generals team.
PAGMETER PREDICTION GENERALS 30 LIONS 10
FINAL GENERALS 49 LIONS 0
MORRO BAY PIRATES (1-2) at SANTA YNEZ PIRATES (2-0)
The Pirate Bowl
PAGMETER LINE SANTA YNEZ -14
MB comes in beating Carpinteria 41-7 and Santa Ynez had a bye.
The PAG factor is which defense will play better against a couple of good offenses.
PAGMETER PREDICTION SANTA YNEZ 34 MORRO BAY 20
FINAL SANTA YNEZ 59 MORRO BAY 19
MT WHITNEY PIONEERS (1-2) vs TULARE WESTERN MUSTANGS (2-1)
PAGMETER LINE MUSTANGS -14
The Pioneers come in getting shut out to CVC 44-0 and the Mustangs got beat up in the loss to Bullard 53-7.
The PAG factor, who can get back on the horse and forget about the ugly losses? The Mustangs are very streaky.
PAGMETER PREDICTION MUSTANGS 33 PIONEERS 20
FINAL MUSTANGS 35 PIONEERS 27
ORANGE COVE TITANS (1-2) at PARLIER PANTHERS (0-3)
PAGMETER LINE TITANS -9
Both teams need a win and this should be a very good game.
The PAG factor, which offense can finish off drives with points?
PAGMETER PREDICTION TITANS 29 PANTHERS 20
FINAL TITANS 37 PANTHERS 7
PASO ROBLES BEARCATS (1-1) at ATASCADERO GREYHOUNDS (0-3)
Cats vs Dogs
PAGMETER LINE BEARCATS -7
The Cats come in off a bye and the Hounds lost to North 37-14.
The PAG factor, can the Greyhounds defense slow down the Bearcats Wing T attack.
PAGMETER PREDICTION BEARCATS 22 GREYHOUNDS 15
FINAL BEARCATS 35 GREYHOUNDS 21
PORTERVILLE PANTHERS (3-0) at FOOTHILL TROJANS (0-3)
PAGMETER LINE PANTHERS -27
The Red hot Panthers come in beating up South 49-0. Jaret Garcia scored 2 TDs, Rocky Arguijo threw for 194 yards and a TD. Sammy Alcantar scored a TD.
The Trojans lost to Taft 48-18.
The PAG factor is the Panthers defense is very and can the Trojans offense turn the corner? Last week the PAGMETER took South like an idiot and that might be the worst prediction in 22 years of picking games. It’s official, the Panthers are good. This could be a shut out.
PAGMETER PREDICTION PANTHERS 34 TROJANS 7
FINAL PANTHERS 28 TROJANS 0
RIGHETTI HIGH WARRIORS (1-2) at PIONEER VALLEY PANTHERS (0-3)
PAGMETER LINE WARRIORS -26
The Warriors again are playing a very tough schedule and the Panthers are still trying to find the endzone.
PAG factor the Warriors need a win and look for the offense to have a good night.
PAGMETER PREDICTION WARRIORS 33 PANTHERS 7
FINAL WARRIORS 39 PANTHERS 13
SIERRA CHIEFTAINS (3-0) at YOSEMITE BADGERS (0-3)
Mountain Bowl
PAGMETER LINE CHIEFTAINS -5
The Chieftains come in beating Kern Valley 37-28. In 2 games, QB Aaron Irvine is 30-49 for 609 yards and 8 TD passes. Jeremy Rue has rushed for 113 yards on 14 carries, Bodee Cunnings has rushed for 76 yards on 14 carries. Logan Kilbert has caught 11 footballs for 352 yards and 5 TDs, Tanner Forrester with 8 receptions for 116 yards.
The Badgers lost at Bishop Union 57-0.
This is the 39th meeting, an old fashioned heated rivalry that started in 1976. The Badgers have won 4 straight Mountain Bowl games.
The PAG factor, both young teams come in banged up but the difference could be the Badgers have played 2 tough teams and will be battle tested.
PAGMETER PREDICTION CHIEFTAINS 25 BADGERS 20
FINAL CHIEFTAINS 40 BADGERS 29
SANGER WEST HORNETS (0-3) at GARZA GUARDIANS (2-1)
PAGMETER LINE GUARDIANS -34
The two new kids on the block will get after it.
The PAG factor the Guardians did it the right way and played a year against JV teams and the Hornets are starting from scratch.
PAGMETER PREDICTION GUARDIANS 50 HORNETS 7
FINAL GUARDIANS 53 HORNETS 24
SELMA BEARS (0-3) at COALINGA HORNED TOADS (2-1)
The Orange & Black Bowl
PAGMETER LINE TOADS -24
The Bears played good football but lost to Madera with giving up 14 points in the last minutes and losing 40-35.
The Toads beat Templeton 39-15. Devin Sanchez caught 2 TDs for 143 receiving yards and had a 80 yard pick 6. QB Noah Tasi has thrown 7 TD passes on the year.
The PAG factor is the Toads at home will be too much for the Bears.
PAGMETER PREDICTION TOADS 44 BEARS 20
FINALS TOADS 47 BEARS 18
STOCKDALE MUSTANGS (0-3) at RIDGEVIEW WOLF PACK (1-2)
PAGMETER LINE MUSTANGS -7
Both teams really need a win especially after a rough start.
The PAG factor which offense will show up? The Pack hasn’t scored yet this year.
PAGMETER PREDICTION MUSTANGS 20 WOLF PACK 13
FINAL WOLF PACK 25 MUSTANGS 15
STRATHMORE SPARTANS (2-1) at MENDOTA AZTECS (1-2)
East side vs West side Bowl
PAGMETER LINE SPARTANS -14
The Spartans come in beating Hanford West 46-20 and the Aztecs lost to McLane in overtime 20-14.
The PAG factor the Aztecs are beat up with injuries and now face the speedy Spartans.
PAGMETER PREDICTION SPARTANS 35 AZTECS 21
FINAL AZTECS 7 SPARTANS 6
TULARE UNION TRIBE (1-2) at REDWOOD RANGERS (1-2)
PAGMETER LINE RANGERS -9
The Tribe come in beating El Diamante 43-29. KJ Daniels rushed for 171 yards and scored 3 TDs.
The Rangers lost a heartbreaker to Clovis North 17-16. The Broncos have lost 2 straight close games.
The PAG factor, can the Tribe slow down the power offense of the Rangers? Can the Rangers offense wake up and get it going? Tribe’s QB Sam Gonzalez has thrown for 355 yards and 3 TDs, Daniels has rushed for 299 yards, scored 3 TDs, receiver Sonny Guess has caught 15 footballs & 2 TDs, 75 yards rushing, LB Dominic Wilson leads the Tribe on defense with 14 tackles, sack, and safety Jaiden Young with 9 tackles, and picked up a fumble and returned it for a TD.
The Rangers lead with the defense and Kai Preisendorf with 10 tackles & sack, LB Noe Viveros 17 tackles, safety Rio Sanchez with 24 tackles, and DB Kenny Jones with 2 interceptions.
PAGMETER PREDICTION RANGERS 33 TRIBE 23
FINAL RANGERS 48 TRIBE 20
WASHINGTON UNION PANTHERS (2-1) vs TORRES TOROS (1-2)
PAGMETER Line PANTHERS -7
The Panthers lost in a shootout to Lemoore 56-35. The defense couldn’t slow down the Tigers in the Cat Bowl. Senior QB Marquese Glynn threw for 231 yards and a TD. It’s great to see that the Panthers made the call and went with Glynn at QB because I was afraid that the Panthers were going to rotate QBs and as you all know, rotating QBs have never worked in 125 years of football.
The Toros lost a tough one to 28-21. There is no QB rotation with Torres because they got junior 6’1, 175 lb QB Jose Soriano and he is good.
The PAG factor, this game comes down to the defensive side of the ball. Who can make the big stops?
PAGMETER PREDICTION PANTHERS 35 TOROS 27
FINAL PANTHERS 35 TOROS 20
BORON BOBCATS (1-1) at RIVERSIDE PREP KNIGHTS (1-1)
PAGMETER LINE BOBCATS -9
The PAG factor for the Bobcats to win on the road, they have to control the line of scrimmage. The Cats are a very young team.
PAGMETER PREDICTION BOBCATS 23 KNIGHTS 13
FINAL BOBCATS 38 KNIGHTS 8
FERNLEY VAQUEROS (Nevada) (1-1) at BISHOP UNION BRONCOS (3-0)
PAGMETER LINE BRONCOS -24
Vaqueros beat South Lake Tahoe 43-7.
The Broncos beat Yosemite 57-0. Senior DL had 2 sacks and a fumble recovery. Wes Jorgensen and Reece Dondero also had sacks. Senior LB Jada Jackson had her best game as a Bronco with a tackle for a loss and a fumble recovery. Cheveyo Marquez and Milton Michel both had interceptions. Cheveyo Marquez rushed for 113 yards on 7 carries. QB Boden St. Marie rushed for 79 yards on 9 carries. Marquez, St. Marie and junior Kaleb Brooks each scored TDs. Junior Austin Powell rushed for 55 yards on 6 carries and scored 3 TDs.
The PAG factor can the Broncos slow down the running of Senior Gabe Tollestrup and Marciano Montano? Can the Vaqueros slow down the Broncos machine?
PAGMETER PREDICTION BRONCOS 45 VAQUEROS 21
FINAL BRONCOS 31 VAQUEROS 22
TRANQUILITY TIGERS (0-3) at LE GRAND BULLDOGS (3-0)
PAGMETER LINE BULLDOGS -35
The Tigers lost a defensive battle to McFarland 7-6. The Bulldogs come in winning a forfeit game over El Capitan because El Cap didn’t get the memo that the scam flu/cold is over. What a shame that some schools are still part of this California corruption.
The PAG factor, can the Tigers offense step up this week and finish drives with points?
PAGMETER PREDICTION BULLDOGS 40 TIGERS 6
FINAL BULLDOGS 50 TIGERS 0
VASQUEZ MUSTANGS (0-1) at CAL CITY RAVENS (0-2)
CANCELED BECAUSE OF THE HEAT
SATURDAY FOOTBALL
WOODLAKE TIGERS (2-1) vs SIERRA PACIFIC GOLDEN BEARS (2-1)
PAGMETER LINE GOLDEN BEARS -3
THE GAME WILL BE PLAYED ON SATURDAY MORNING 10AM
The Tigers come in losing a tough one to Exeter 7-6. The Tigers battled for 4 quarters and one mistake was the difference.
The Golden Bears beat Hoover 32-13.
The PAG factor the Tigers have played in 2 tough games and so close to putting it all together. The Bears offense is the X factor and playing at home on a Saturday morning.. Will the Tigers break out? THEY SURE DID!
PAGMETER PREDICTION GOLDEN BEARS 20 TIGERS 19
FINAL TIGERS 45 GOLDEN BEARS 30
MEMORIAL PANTHERS (2-1) vs QUEEN CREEK BULLDOGS (1-0)
PAGMETER LINE PANTHERS -7
The Panthers come in beating Central 23-21 and won the biggest game in school history.
QB Carson Dean threw 2 big TD passes (Brandon Ramirez 18 yards & Jayden Enriquez 30 yards) and Brandon Ramirez scored on a 2 yard TD run. The Panthers defense played outstanding on the turf and a huge safety was the difference.
The Bulldogs from Arizona haven’t played a game yet and Arizona gets it by starting football with their first football game in September. Hey California, look at what Arizona does!! CALIFORNIA STARTS FOOTBALL WAY TOO EARLY!
The PAG factor and there are a few. For starters the Bulldogs haven’t played a game and the Panthers have played 2 games. (THAT’s HUGE). The Panthers have already worked out the problems/kinks with playing games.
The Bulldogs return plenty but graduated their Stud QB and Stud running back so the Bulldogs will have a new QB and a new RB. The Bulldogs are the favorites to win their league and play with the big boys of 6A East Valley. The Bulldogs enrollment is 2300. The Bulldogs are big, physical and very disciplined. The Bulldogs defense is very good.
Another big PAG factor, will the Panthers come in with a Central Grizzlies hangover? Getting the biggest win in school history could still be on their minds.
The Panthers have a huge advantage playing 2 games and the Bulldogs have a new QB. Panthers QB Carson Dean is also new this year but playing 2 games is big for the Panthers offense. Carson has played outstanding and will only get better.
PAGMETER PREDICTION MEMORIAL 31 BULLDOGS 24
FINAL BULLDOGS 10 PANTHERS 7
CAMPO VERDE COYOTES (Gilbert, AZ) (1-0) vs CHAVEZ TITANS (1-2) at Moorpark LA
PAGMETER LINE COYOTES -14
The Coyotes open the year vs the Titans. Plenty of defensive players return for this year but will have some new offensive starters.
The Titans coming in losing to Monache 39-20.
The PAG factor, it is the Coyotes defense vs the Titans offense. Can the Titans defense slow down the Coyotes offense?
PAGMETER PREDICTION COYOTES 21 TITANS 7
FINAL COYOTES 18 TITANS 0
NIPOMO TITANS (0-3) at SANTA MARIA SAINTS (2-1)
PAGMETER LINE SAINTS-7
The Titans haven’t played good football yet and Santa Maria comes in losing to a very good San Marcos team 28-9.
The PAG factor, can the Saints get out to a fast start and keep the Titans down? You just know it’s a matter of time when the Titans wake up from their coma.
PAGMETER PREDICTION SAINTS 23 TITANS 15
FINAL SAINTS 14 TITANS 13