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PAGMETER FIRST ROUND PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

DOMINICK TRE THOMPSON from the GOLDEN VALLEY BULLDOGS
Tre had a career day at Mclane. Tre rushed for 388 yards and scored 4 TD’s in the win over McLane.

DEAGAN ROSE from the CLOVIS COUGARS
Deagan is on fire the 2nd half of the season. In the win over St Joseph, DR scored a TD, went 18-21 passing for 343 yards and 4 TDs.

JORDAN CRISP from the TULARE UNION TRIBE
Jordan was throwing darts going 32-35 passing for 330 yards and 4 TDs in the win over

TYTUS KHAJAVI from the CLOVIS WEST GOLDEN EAGLES
Ty is up for Pagmeter Defensive Player of the year and is one of the top Linebackers in the state. Against Hanford, Ty was a beast with 6 sacks and 15 tackles.

DAVID MARQUEZ from the CENTRAL GRIZZLIES
The Grizzlies are 100000% better since Marquez took over at QB. In the win over Arroyo Grande, he went 25-31 passing for 327 yards and 5 TDs.

ANDREW CAMARILLO from the OROSI CARDINALS
Andrew rushed for 314 yards and scored 4 TDs in the win over Hoover. Andrew has now rushed for 2,311 yards and has 6,288 career yards which will put him in the top 10 all time Central Section in rushing. Andrew has also scored 93 career TDs.

HUNTER BABB from the CARUTHERS BLUE RAIDERS
Hunter wrapped up his record breaking career with rushing for 329 rushing yards and 4 TDs in the loss to Santa Maria. Hunter leads the Country (USA) in rushing yards with 3,245 yards and is 4th in the Country (USA) scoring 46 TDs.
There’s over 30,000 schools in the USA and Hunter has rushed for more yards than any player in the USA and still with no offers.
For his career, Hunter has rushed for 6,535 yards and that is 8th on the Central Section all time record according to legend Bob Barnett and has scored 104 TDs which is 7th all time.

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DIVISION 1
4 CLOVIS EAST T WOLVES (9-2) vs 1 CLOVIS NORTH BRONCOS (11-0) at Buchanan
Pagmeter Early Line Broncos -10

7 CENTRAL GRIZZLIES (9-3) at 3 LIBERTY PATRIOTS (9-2)
Pagmeter Early Line PATRIOTS -2

DIVISION 2
4 TULARE UNION TRIBE at (8-4) at 1 CVC CAVALIERS (11-1)
Pagmeter Early Line CAVALIERS -10

3 CENTENNIAL GOLDEN HAWKS (7-5) at 2 LEMOORE TIGERS (9-3)
Pagmeter Early Line TIGERS -1

DIVISION 3
5 KERMAN LIONS (7-5) at 1 MISSION PREP ROYALS (8-3) at Cal Poly
Pagmeter Early Line ROYALS -1

7 WASHINGTON UNION PANTHERS (5-7) vs 3 MISSION OAKS HAWKS (7-5) at TULARE UNION
Pagmeter Early Line HAWKS -3

DIVISION 4
5 TORRES TOROS (9-3) at 1 SHAFTER GENERALS (11-0)
Pagmeter Early Line GENERALS -7

3 EXETER MONARCHS (11-1) at 2 DOS PALOS BRONCOS (10-1)
Pagmeter Early Line BRONCOS -4

DIVISION 5
4 MORRO BAY PIRATES (7-5) at 1 BISHOP UNION BRONCOS (10-1)
Pagmeter Line Broncos -3

3 LIBERTY HAWKS (9-3) at 2 WASCO TIGERS (6-5)
Pagmeter Early Line Pick-em

DIVISION 6
4 STRATHMORE SPARTANS (8-4) at 1 ARVIN BEARS (7-4)
Pagmeter Early Line BEARS -2

7 FOWLER REDCATS (6-6) at 3 MENDOTA AZTECS (6-6)
Pagmeter Early Line AZTECS -3

8 MAN CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY 7PM
3 SIERRA CHIEFTAINS (7-5) at 1 FRESNO CHRISTIAN EAGLES (11-0)
Pagmeter Early Line EAGLES -5

PAGMETER FOOTBALL QUARTERFINAL PREDICTIONS & FINAL SCORES

DIVISION 1

No 8 CLOVIS WEST GOLDEN EAGLES (6-6) vs No 1 CLOVIS NORTH BRONCOS (11-0)
First Round final
The Golden Eagles beat the Hanford Bullpups 42-30.
The Golden Eagles jumped out 36-0 in the first half. Tyler Patrick scored a TD, went 12-18 passing for 290 yards and 4 TD passes. Landon Wright caught 4 passes for 126 yards and a TD, Dom Decanio caught a 21 yard TD pass, Jonavon Darrington caught a TD pass, Jordan Pierro caught a 79 yard TD pass. Stevan Macias scored on a 60 yard TD run. Tytus Khajavi had 6 sacks with 15 tackles and Tytus Dimmer had 11 tackles.
The Broncos had a bye.
The PAG factor, this is a rematch from week 9 when the Broncos beat the Golden Eagles 34-27. The Broncos ran the ball for 250 yards, and the defense had 6 sacks along with 10 hurried passes and the Golden Eagles threw for 367 yards and 45 yards rushing.
Again it’s the same big X factor, can the Golden Eagles defense slow down the big and physical Broncos running game. The Broncos have a tremendous O-line and 3 stud running backs with juniors Jackson Cinfel, Mckay Madsen and senior Andrew Chavez. The Broncos just keep coming at you and they never get tired.
If the Golden Eagles play some defense and make some crucial stops they have a big chance of taking the No1 team down because running through the Broncos might be impossible but throwing over the Broncos might be the only chance you have and the Golden Eagles have the best passing attack in the Central Section.
The Broncos do not turn the ball over and the Golden Eagles will need every break they can get. The CW O-line must do a better job with protecting TP than in week 9.
The Golden Eagles crazy year will all go away if they pull off the upset. The Broncos will put plenty of pressure on the Golden Eagles passing attack because the Golden Eagles struggle running the football. Look for quick CW passes when the pressure is coming and get the ball to stud speedy WRs out in space and force the Broncos to make tough tackles.
Golden Eagles senior WR Marshel Sanders did not play last week and has not practiced all week so it looks like he will not play from concussion protocol.
Tyler Patrick has thrown for 3,084 yards and is 34 yards away from breaking Dante Chachere (2017) single season CW school record and already the all-time passing leader in school history with 5,468 yards.
Can CW play the flawless game and pull the shocker? The Broncos will come in well rested and stronger than any team in the Central Section. The Broncos running attack takes up plenty of time on the clock and CW can’t afford turnovers or punting because they might not see the ball much.
It is now finally football weather and teams that can run the ball and play physical defense have the edge.
PAGMETER PREDICTION BRONCOS 35 GOLDEN EAGLES 28 (FINAL BRONCOS 34 GOLDEN EAGLES 0) The Broncos Defense stuffed the Golden Eagles. RB Jackson Cinfel rushed for 161 yards and scored 2 TDs. McKay Madsen rushed for 66 yards and scored 3 TDs.

5 SANGER APACHES (10-2) vs 4 CLOVIS EAST T WOLVES (9-2)
First Round final
The Apaches beat the Garces Rams 35-0.
The Apaches defense stuffed the line of scrimmage for 4 quarters. Marquis Cropper had 2 interceptions (pick-6) and on the year MC now has 9 interceptions, which ties a school record.
Israel Robles rushed for 173 yards and scored 2 TDs.
T Wolves had a bye.
The PAG factor, this is a rematch from week 3 and the T Wolves beat the Apaches 42-21. The score was tied at the half 14-14 and it was all CE in the 2nd half. The Apaches were toast after the 3rd quarter. The Apaches have not lost since Aug 31. The Apaches completed 1 pass for 8 yards and 2 INTs. T Wolves junior QB Ty Miller went 8-11 for 202 yards and 3 TDs. junior WR Harold Duvall made 2 amazing TD catches. The big play killed the Apaches.
The Apaches running attack have been steamrolling ever since with Robles running with the football.
Apaches outstanding junior WR/DB Bryson Baker who got rolled up in the Memorial game, didn’t play last week vs Garces and will be a game time decision if he can play tonight.
Can the Apaches slow down, contain QB Ty Miller and T Wolves passing attack? That is everybody’s big question in this game. What Apaches team will show up. A team that is playing as one-unit or a team that quit in the 4th quarter on Aug 31.
For the Apaches to win, they must be able to run the ball and control the line of scrimmage with a big and physical O-line along with some T Wolves turnovers. If that doesn’t happen, game over!
The T Wolves will give up plenty of points but they will also score plenty of points. Can the Apaches complete some big passes when the T Wolves start to load the box?
The Apaches have waited since Aug 31st for another shot at CE and they will get their chance. The T Wolves are close at getting another crack at CN but must take care of business first. If the T Wolves look ahead to the semifinals, they will lose in the quarterfinals.
Something to think about, it is now playoff time along with football weather and teams that can run the ball, play hard ass defense has the edge.
Both teams have watched the game film a BUNCH of times so what will be different in this game!
PAGMETER PREDICTION T WOLVES 36 APACHES 31 (FINAL T WOLVES 17 APACHES 14) CE jumped out 17-0 and had to hang on.

6 CLOVIS COUGARS (8-4) at 3 LIBERTY PATRIOTS (9-2)
First Round final
The Cougars beat the St Joseph Knights 42-7.
The Cougars defense stuffed the line of scrimmage all night long.
Sophomore QB Deagan Rose scored a TD, went 18-21 passing for 343 yards and 4 TDs. Jacob Saldate caught 7 passes for 133 yards and a TD. Tyler Marquez caught 4 passes for 138 yards and 3 TDs. Noah Luginbill rushed for 92 yards and a TD.
The PAG factor, the Cougars are playing their best football coming in and the Patriots are almost at full strength. Senior QB Cole O’Brien is back and he makes a huge difference in the Patriots offense. Both teams play tremendous defense.
Can the Patriots slow down red hot Cougars QB Rose? The Cougars must be able to run the ball to keep the Patriots pressure off Rose.
The Patriots are the defending state champions and will come in with an attitude of being disrespected.
Can the Cougars defense slow down the Patriots offense? This will be a battle of two physical teams.
PAGMETER PREDICTION PATRIOTS 38 COUGARS 31 (PATRIOTS 33 COUGARS 30) The Officials were horrible and the Patriots hang on.

7 CENTRAL GRIZZLIES (9-3) at 2 FRONTIER TITANS (10-1)
First Round final
The Grizzlies beat Arroyo Grande Eagles 42-14
Senior QB David Marquez went 25-31 for 327 yards and 5 TDs. David Bell caught a TD pass, rushed for 109 yards and scored on a rushing TD. Noel Felix III caught 8 passes for 120 yards and a TD. Ej Morgan caught a TD and Braylen Hall caught 2 TD passes.
The Titans had a bye.
The PAG factor, most are calling for a Grizzlies win and it can happen but the Titans are 10-0 and a very good football team. The Titans are the most disrespected team in the Central Section and will be fired up playing a very good TRAC team.
There are plenty of interesting matchup to keep an eye on.
Can the Titans defense slow down the outstanding senior WRs of Felix III, Hall and junior Daylon Scott? These guys can turn a short pass into a long TD. The Grizzlies are tough to stop when QB Marquez can get to the edge running and has time to throw the ball.
Can the Grizzlies slow down the Titans running attack and leading the way with running the ball is senior Brycen Cael Tablit?
The Titans have one of the most dangerous senior QBs in the Central Section Malakhi Statler who has thrown for 2,509 yards and 30 TD passes.
The Grizzlies 3 losses were against 3 physical teams (Liberty, Clovis and Clovis North) and Frontier is very physical.
For the Grizzlies to have a great bus ride home, they must hit on some big plays and can’t afford turnovers. The Titans O-line is massive and the Grizzlies have struggled against the run.
For the Titans to win, they must control the line of scrimmage and Statler must have a big game.
The Titans X factor is sophomore WR 6’4 Kobie Watson who is a game changer. The Titans need to get the ball to Watson as much as possible.
The South valley plays a different brand of football and that is kick-ass physical football and the north valley will use its speed. This should be a great game and it could come down to the final drive.
PAGMETER PREDICTION TITANS 28 GRIZZLIES 27 (FINAL GRIZZLIES 36 TITANS 32) The Grizzles win it with .11 seconds to go when QB David Marquez hits Braylen Hallon a 20 yard TD pass. WOW!!

DIVISION 2

11 MADERA COYOTES (8-4) at 3 CENTENNIAL GOLDEN HAWKS (7-5)
First Round finals
The Coyotes beat the Bakersfield Christian Eagles 27-26
The Eagles scored late to make the score 27-26 and Coyotes JJ Lopez blocked the massive PAT and the bus ride back to Madera was fun. QB Joel Arellano went 14-21 passing for 241 yards and a TD pass. Izaak Lopez caught 5 footballs for 48 yards and a TD. Daniel Mendez rushed for 143 yards on 29 carries and scored 2 TDs. Andy Berry nailed 2 big field goals.
The Golden Hawks beat the Lompoc Braves 42-19.
Adam Copus threw 3 TD passes to Jaxton Santiago (12 and 30, and 31 yards) Angel Lozano scored on a 7 yard TD run, Corbin Voss scored on a 3 yard TD run, Roland Meyers with a 51 yard pick-6.
The PAG factor, the Golden Hawks offense has struggled vs physical defenses. The Golden Hawks are finally healthy and the defense will need a big game vs a fast Coyotes team. The Coyotes don’t care who they play because they will battle and love being the underdog and every time the PAGMETER picks against the Coyotes, they win.
If the Golden Hawks can pull off the win, watch out because just like the Golden Hawks Baseball team when they won the Central Section Championship last spring, the football team is quietly gaining confidence..
PAGMETER PREDICTION GOLDEN HAWKS 34 COYOTES 21 (FINAL HAWKS 42 COYOTES 7) The G Hawks had a 42-0 lead. The Hawks defense played outstanding and leading the way was Roland Meyers with a 53 yard pick-6.

7 SUNNYSIDE WILDCATS (10-2) at 2 LEMOORE TIGERS (9-3)
First Round finals
The Wildcats beat the Redwood Rangers 39-21
The Tigers beat the Garza Guardians 38-27
Junior QB Aiden McDaniel scored a TD, went 22-31 passing for 226 yards and 3 TDs. Kobe Green caught a TD pass and Dameion Hernandez caught 2 TD passes.
The PAG factor, Wildcats QB Tanner Wilson will have his favorite WR CJ Jones back in the lineup this week after getting ejected on Friday. Three Wildcats players were suspended this week for fighting but it looks like CJ won his appeal. CJ was on the field already and the three players that were suspended came off the bench.
A star is born with Tigers junior QB McDaniel’s. The 6’1 QB stepped in when needed after senior QB Johnny Cunha went down with an injury. McDaniels has the makings to be very good!
This is a very good Wildcats offense vs a very good Tigers defense.
. PAGMETER PREDICTION TIGERS 44 WILDCATS 39 (FINAL TIGERS 38 WILDCATS 22) The Tigers jumped out 35-7 before they shut it down.

DIVISION 3

8 PORTERVILLE PANTHERS (7-5) at 1 MISSION PREP ROYALS (8-3)
First Round final
The Panthers beat the Pioneer Valley Panthers 41-3.
The Panthers are back playing good defense.
Sophomore QB Ethan Enriquez went 12-14 for 244 yards and 4 TDs. Dominic Perez
caught 2 TD passes, Izaya Welsh and Jonathan Ruiz each caught a TD. Sam Alcantar rushed for 59 yards and scored 2 TDs.
The Royals had a bye.
The PAG factor, this will be a battle between two very good defenses. This has the makings of a very physical game. Which team can finish drives with points?
PAGMETER PREDICTION ROYALS 19 PANTHERS 17 (FINAL ROYALS 15 PANTHERS 14) The Royals hang on in a great game.

5 KERMAN LIONS (7-5) at 4 KENNEDY THUNDERBIRDS (9-3)
First Round finals
The Lions beat the Golden West Trailblazers 30-29.
The Lions Nick Grawel with a huge late interception to seal the win.
Sophomore QB Adrian Torres went 17-27 passing for 155 yards and 2 TD passes. Adam Delgado and Timothy Hurt each caught TD passes. Julien Velez rushed for 120 yards and scored a TD. Adam Ortiz scored on a 16 yard run.
The Thunderbirds beat the Santa Ynez Pirates 42-12.
Sophomore Jace Demacabalin rushed for 151 yards and scored 3 TDs. Damian Flores rushed for 85 yards and scored a TD, sophomore RB Jamison Membreve rushed for 88 yards. Sophomore QB Javier Valdez threw a TD pass to Zikeem Dozer.
The PAG factor and it’s the big one, can the Lions defense slow down the Birds running attack? It’s pretty simple because the Birds are not a throwing team. The Lions are playing their best football and the offense needs a huge game. Another big factor is the Lions sophomore QB Torres needs a monster game.
PAGMETER PREDICTION THUNDERBIRDS 33 LIONS 30 (FINAL LIONS 34 THUNDERBIRDS 28) What a game! Lions RB Julien Velez takes it straight up the middle with 4.8 seconds to go on a 74 yard TOUCHDOWN run and the game winner!

6 MT WHITNEY PIONEERS (8-4) vs 3 MISSION OAKS HAWKS (7-5)
First Round final
The Pioneers beat the Nipomo Titans 28-18.
Micah Rodriguez went 15-25 for 208 yards and 2 TDs. Donald Brooks & Xavier Soto each caught TDs. Kysen Sing rushed for 97 yards and scored 2 TDs.
The Hawks beat the Independence Falcons 38-31.
Kenny Jackson rushed for 134 yards and scored a TD. Senior QB Daniel Gonzalez rushed for 112 yards and scored 2 TDs. Demetrious Whitfield rushed for 96 yards and scored a TD. Isaiah Rivera rushed for 63 yards and a TD.
The PAG factor, this is a rematch from week 4 and the Hawks beat the Pioneers 25-22 in a great game. Mission Oak HC Marty Martin coached with Nathan Chamberlain at Mt. Whitney for 6 years before moving to MO.
The Pioneers have won 7 straight games since the MO loss.
The Independence Falcons did a nice job vs the Hawks passing attack so the Hawks turned to the running attack.
Can Kysen Sing have another big game against the Hawks? In week 4, Sing rushed for 148 yards.
Both teams have watched the game film 1000 times so this will come down to turnovers, missed tackles and who can make the big plays on both sides of the ball.
PAGMETER PREDICTION PIONEERS 34 HAWKS 32 (FINAL PIONEERS 35 HAWKS 12) The Hawks are now the team to beat in D3 because they are playing great football. PAGMETER blew this pick. Hawks, job well down!

7 WASHINGTON UNION PANTHERS (4-8) at 2 ATASCADERO GREYHOUNDS (10-1)
First Round final
The Panthers beat the Templeton Eagles 25-7.
The Panthers defense controlled the line of scrimmage and the Eagles could not score when in the red zone.
Jason Torres went 11-19 for 237 yards and 3 TDs. Davien Potts caught 2 TD passes and Ryan Brown caught a TD pass. Decurtis Stroud rushed for 91 yards and scored a TD.
The Greyhounds had a bye.
The PAG factor, the Panthers are a tough team to figure out because you don’t know what offense will show up week to week. The Panthers defense is very good.
The Greyhounds are 10-0 because teams have trouble slowing down senior QB Kane Cooks who has thrown for 1,400 yards and has rushed for 900 yards. The Panthers defense will keep them in this game.
Can the Panthers offense have a tremendous night vs a very good Greyhounds defense? The Greyhounds playing at home and in front of a big crowd has the edge.
PAGMETER PREDICTION GREYHOUNDS 28 PANTHERS 20 (FINAL PANTHERS 41 GREYHOUNDS 13) PAGMETER blew this pick and the Panthers played a flawless game.

DIVISION 4

9 GOLDEN VALLEY BULLDOGS (9-3) at 1 SHAFTER GENERALS (11-0)
First Round Final
The Bulldogs beat the McLane Highlanders 35-28. Dominick Tre Thompson rushed for 388 yards and scored 4 TD’s. Nate Abbott rushed for 116 yards and scored 2 TDs.
The Generals had a bye.
Leading the Generals is sophomore QB Ezekiel Osborne who has thrown for 2,392 yards and 32 TDs and his favorite WRs is sophomore Mariyon Sloan (43 receptions, 785 yards and 16 TDs) seniors Jesus Figeuroa (37 receptions, 837 yards, 9 TDs, Alex Aquirre 26 receptions, 290 yards, 2 TDs).
The PAG factor, can the Bulldogs run the ball with Thompson and Abbott and keep the Generals offense watching. The Generals front eight on defense better be ready because the Dogs are not fancy and hate throwing the football.
Can the Bulldogs defense slow down the high power Generals offense? The Generals are a very good 2nd half team. If the Bulldogs get behind that is not good unless Tre can rip off a big run. The offense is really good when the Dogs are ahead because of the long drives. .
PAGMETER PREDICTION GENERALS 41 BULLDOGS 19 (FINAL GENERALS 45 BULLDOGS 7) The game was won on the line of scrimmage by the Generals front seven.

5 TORRES TOROS (9-3) at 4 COALINGA HORNED TOADS (9-3)
First Round Final scores
The Toros beat the Immanuel Eagles 43-14. No stats available.
The Horned Toads beat the Sierra Pacific Golden Bears 41-7. Junior QB Noah Tasi went 21-25 for 312 yards and 3 TDs. Junior Dylan Teixeira caught 9 footballs for 123 yards and a TD, junior Gavin Watson with 6 catches for 107 yards and a TD, and Wyatt Worth caught a 31 yard TD.
The PAG factor, both offenses are electric and the Toads have the edge on defense. This should be a tremendous game.
PAGMETER PREDICTION TOADS 30 TOROS 28 (FINAL TOROS 21 TOADS 19) The Toros with a big win on the road.

11 ROOSEVELT ROUGH RIDERS (7-5) at 3 EXETER MONARCHS (11-1)
First Round Final scores
The Rough Riders beat the Chowchilla Tribe 35-28.
Senior QB Jackson Kloster went 20-30 passing for 258 yards and 3 TDs. Dimarrea Banks rushed for 144 yards on 25 carries, scored 2 TD and caught a TD pass. Jeremy Young with 2 INTs and a TD.
The Monarchs beat the Highland Scots 38-35.
With .46 seconds to go, QB Molina hit Aidan Robertson and the game winning TD pass. Jaycob Molina scored a TD, threw 4 TD passes and Robertson caught all 4 TD passes. Niqo Calderon rushed for 106 yards and scored on a 20 yard TD run. Joseph Ruiz had to picks and now leads the state with 9 interceptions.
The PAG Factor, Both offenses are dangerous so who will play better on defense and force some turnovers. The Riders are big upfront on both sides of the ball.
PAGMETER PREDICTION RIDERS 33 MONARCHS 28 (FINAL MONARCHS 45 RIDERS 22) The Monarchs stepped up and played a great game on both sides of the ball. PAGMETER blew this pick!

10 SANTA MARIA SAINTS (6-6) at 2 DOS PALOS BRONCOS (10-1)
First Round Final score
The Saints beat the Caruthers Blue Raiders 36-29.
The Saints figured out how to beat the Blue Raiders and that is the offense has to score a lot of points because Blue Raiders RB Hunter Babb is going to get his and he did with 329 rushing yards and 4 TDs. The Saints offense had a night, QB Josue Elena went 13-16 for 301 yards and 3 TDs. Malachi Jordan and Frankie Alcala each caught a TD pass, Aldo Araiza rushed for 102 yards and caught a TD pass.
The Broncos had a bye.
The Broncos come in with a very good offense and a physical defense. Leading the Broncos is senior QB Peyton Van Worth and sophomore RB Andre Flores. Leading the defense is senior SS Drake Hennagan.
The PAG factor, can the Saints offense have another outstanding night? The Broncos offense has much more variety than Caruthers offense so the Saints will need some Broncos turnovers to have a fun bus ride home.
PAGMETER PREDICTION BRONCOS 36 SAINTS 30 (FINAL BRONCOS 45 SAINTS 28) The Broncos are playing their best football at the right time!

DIVISION 5

9 NORTH STARS (5-7) at 1 BISHOP UNION BRONCOS (10-1)
First Round Finals
The Stars beat the Corcoran Panthers 43-34. Thanks to the Corcoran Principal, the Panthers never had a chance and still made it close. Remember, a good sports program always starts with a positive Principal/administration and without it, the sports program will never be successful. Corcoran needs to make up its mind very soon before they fall apart.
Stars RB Dillion Kyle rushed for 169 yards and scored 3 TDs. QB Wyatt Haner threw 2 TD passes each to Mika Lencioni and the Stars outscored the Panthers 36-0 in the 2nd half.
The Broncos had a bye.
The PAG factor, the D6 Broncos with 636 students and the Stars with 2200. The Stars will bring in more cheerleaders on the sidelines than Broncos players.
Hey it’s not the Stars fault that they are in D6. The system is completely broken.
Can the Broncos outstanding senior QB Boden St Marie who is dangerous running and throwing have a huge game?
Can the Broncos defense slow down the Stars power running game?
PAGMETER PREDICTION STARS 35 BRONCOS 27 (FINAL BRONCOS 55 STARS 43) How bout the Broncos!! The offense went off! QB Boden St Marie threw 2 TDs and scored 2 TDs.

5 OROSI CARDINALS (10-2) at 4 MORRO BAY PIRATES (7-5)
First Round Finals
The Cardinals beat the Hoover Patriots 42-26. Andrew Camarillo rushed for 314 yards and scored 4 TDs.
The Pirates beat the East Blades 27-26. Ian Lambright and Manny Diaz each scored TDs and John Meyers blocked the game tying extra point late in the game and the Pirates hung on.
The PAG factor, the Cardinals are a slow starting team and a tremendous 2nd half team.
Can the Pirates slow down Camarillo? The Pirates are playing their best football at the right time.
Which defense will make the big stops?
PAGMETER PREDICTION PIRATES 35 CARDINALS 31 (FINAL PIRATES 35 CARDINALS 25) Pirates QB Ian Lambright scored a TD, went 19-30 passing for 267 yards and 3 TD passes.

6 CHAVEZ TITANS (6-6) at 3 LIBERTY HAWKS (9-3)
First Round Finals
The Titans beat the Sanger West Hornets 56-28. Jorge Avila rushed for 249 yards and scored 2 TDs. QB Santana Morales threw 3 TD passes each to Esequiel Garcia, Javen Kim & Gavin Contreras.
The Hawks beat the Firebaugh Eagles 14-12. QB Noah Bonilla threw a 15 yard TD pass to Dolan Dilbeck with 1:45 to go in the 2nd quarter. Talen LaMattina scored on a 15-yard TD run to start the 2nd half and the Hawks blocked the Eagles extra point attempt and batted down the 2-point conversion pass.
The PAG factor, this is a very good match up of two very well coached teams. This will be a battle with two very good offenses and which defense will make the big crucial stops? Can the Hawks running attack work the clock with long drives with points?
PAGMETER PREDICTION HAWKS 23 TITANS 20 (FINAL HAWKS 34 TITANS 31 OT) WHAT A GAME!!

10 REEDLEY PIRATES (4-8) at 2 WASCO TIGERS (6-5)
First Round Finals
The Pirates beat the Delano Tigers 43-36. Sophomore Will Bacon is starting to get this QB thing down and the young Tigers are playing with some tremendous confidence. Will threw a TD pass, rushed for 130 yards and scored 2 TDs.
The Tigers had a bye.
The PAG factor, this will be a battle of two young teams that started slow and both coming in playing their best football.
The Tigers come in doing what they do best and that is pounding the football and leading the way is sophomore Noah Lopez, seniors Ram Lopez and Michael Dominguez.
The Pirates are big upfront and they can pound it or spread it out. The Tigers are a double-wing offense and they want to control the clock. Can the Pirates force the Tigers in 3rd and long?
Which team will win the battle on the line of scrimmage?
PAGMETER PREDICTION PIRATES 27 TIGERS 24 (FINAL TIGERS 28 PIRATES 21) WILD FINISH! The Tigers were about to score the go ahead TD but fumbled on the goal line with 1:30 left. The Pirates recovered and just needed a 1st down or punt it away with little time left in the game and no Tigers timeouts. On 3rd down, the Pirates fumbled and the Tigers scooped and scored. Great way to win and a horrible way to lose.

DIVISION 6

9 ORANGE COVE TITANS (6-6) at 1 ARVIN BEARS (7-4)
First Round Final
The Titans beat the Avenal Buccaneers 46-0. The Bears had a bye
The Titans come in playing their best football.
The X factor, can the Titans slow down red hot sophomore QB Andrew Rosales who has thrown for 1,980 yards and 17 TDs. Andrew’s favorite WR is senior Jack Kasinger who catches everything. Jack has caught 61 footballs for 1,111 yards and has scored 11 TDs.
The PAG factor, if the Titans win they will have to have a career night on offense because the Bears offense is tough to slow down.
OC has 700 students and Arvin has 2800, I’m thinking Arvin has the big advantage.
PAGMETER PREDICTION BEARS 38 TITANS 21 (FINAL BEARS 56 TITANS 35) The Bears are the team to beat in D6

5 WOODLAKE TIGERS (6-5) at 4 STRATHMORE SPARTANS (8-4)
First Round Finals
The Tigers beat the Minarets Mustangs 28-6. Senior QB Vincent Duran threw 2 TD passes (Brenden Doyle & Eli Lang) and scored a TD. Isaiah Taylor rushed for 215 yards and scored 3 TDs,
The Spartans beat the Kern Valley Broncs 49-14. Jacob Poole rushed for 185 yards and scored 4 TDs. Gerardo Ruiz rushed 73 yards and scored 3 TDs.
This is a rematch from week 7 and the Spartans shutout the Tigers 22-0. The Tigers have won 4 straights since week 7,
The PAG factor, can the Tigers slow down Poole and Ruiz? The Spartans will want to slow down the game with long drives with running the ball.
The Tigers have to think of this game like a tennis match with holding serve, put points on the scoreboard and can’t afford to be punting because they might not see the ball very much with the Spartans offense.
PAGMETER PREDICTION TIGERS 26 SPARTANS 22 (FINAL SPARTANS 27 TIGERS 21) Jacob Poole rushed for 163 yards and scored a TD. QB Bryson Bias was on fire going 12-13 passing for 170 yards and 2 TDs.

6 TAFT WILDCATS (4-7) at 3 MENDOTA AZTECS (5-6)
First Round Finals
The Wildcats beat the Rosamond Roadrunners 71-34. Cam Cash rushed for 215 yards and scored 5 TDs.
The Aztecs beat the Foothill Trojans 42-7. Donnie Munoz rushed for 180 yards and scored 2 TDs. QB Bernardo Camacho playing in his first game at QB and went 11-14 for 198 yards and 3 TD passes (Jayden Silva, Daniel Morales & Julian Silva)
The PAG factor, what defense will make the big stops. The Aztecs defense must force turnovers and get the Wildcats in 3rd and long.
PAGMETER PREDICTION AZTECS 27 WILDCATS 23 (FINAL AZTECS 42 WILDCATS 28) The Aztecs Donnie Munoz rushed for 106 yards and scored 2 TDs. The Aztecs are playing their best football at the right time.

7 FOWLER REDCATS (6-6) at 2 BORON BOBCATS (8-3)
First Round Finals
Redcats beat the Lindsay Cardinals 49-14 Bobcats had a bye.
Junior QB Bubba Smith rushed for 66 yards, scored a TD, went 18-25 for 267 yards passing and 3 TD passes. Elijah Douangdara caught a TD pass and scored on a rushing TD. Lorenzo Turner and Matthew Luna each scored on rushing TDs. Christopher Hooks caught 5 passes for 121 yards and 2 TDs.
The PAG factors, Can the Redcats slow down sophomore RB Andrew Gartica who has rushed for 1,147 yards, scored 19 TDs and has caught 24 passes. Junior Isaiah Morgan has rushed for 920 yards and 10s.
The PAG factor, can the Redcats slow down a big and physical Bobcats running attack?
Can the Bobcats slow down Bubba?
PAGMETER PREDICTION REDCATS 33 BOBCATS 29 (FINAL REDCATS 43 BOBCATS 36) This was a great game!! The Bobcats were close to scoring late but Redcats Robert Ruiz sealed it with an INT.

8 MAN FOOTBALL SEMIFINALS
4 MAMMOTH HUSKIES (7-4) at 1 FRESNO CHRISTIAN EAGLES (11-0)
First round Final
Mammoth beat Frazier Mt Falcons 53-0. FC with a bye.
This is a rematch from week 1 and the Eagles shut down the Huskies 34-6. Ever since the loss to the Eagles the Huskies have been averaging 41 points a game. Leading the way is senior QB Tyler Jones who has thrown for 1,586 and 27 TD passes.
The defending 8-man champion Eagles are going for a 3 peat and in the last 3 years the Eagles are 33-0.
The Eagles are averaging almost 50 points a game and leading the offense is senior QB Logan Stotts who has thrown for 2,411 yards and 46 TD passes. Logan’s favorite receivers are Jude Sheppard who has caught 65 footballs for 1,105 yards, 20 TDs and Josh Kubota who has caught 62 passes for 862 yards and 15 TDs.
The PAG factor is the Huskies defense and can they match up with the high flying Eagles offense?
PAGMETER PREDICTION EAGLES 46 HUSKIES 30 (FINAL EAGLES 32 HUSKIES 28) EAGLES HAVE NOW WON 34 STRAIGHT GAMES) QB Logan Stotts hits Joshua Kubota and the game winning TD.

3 SIERRA CHIEFTAINS (7-5) at 2 RIVERDALE CHRISTIAN AMBASSADORS (7-2)
First round Final
Chieftains beat Orcutt Academy Spartans 40-16. RC with a bye.
Both teams steam rolled in the 1st round and this is a rematch from week 7 and RC beat Sierra 30-22.
The Chieftains like to spread it out and the Ambassadors will pound the ball with a physical running attack.
Leading RC is a very good O-line and the RBs with seniors Calvin Bohannan & Dale Spencer.
Leading the Chieftains is senior QB Aaron Irvine who has thrown for 1,324 yards and 15 TD passes. Leading the running attack are RBs of senior Tanner Forrester and sophomore Johnny Harshman.
The big PAG factors, can the Chieftains defense slow down the Ambassadors running atack?
One of the best receivers in the Central Section is senior Logan Kilbert who has been injured most of the year and is back. Logan is a game changer. If the Chieftains can’t slow down the RC run, game over.
PAGMETER PREDICTION CHIEFTAINS 33 AMBASSADORS 31 (FINAL CHIEFTAINS 76 AMBASSADORS 40) The Chieftains played their best football at the right time of the year. Sierra jumped out 60-14 before they shut it down.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FINAL SCORES

DIVISION 2
9 TEHACHAPI WARRIORS (11-1) at 1 CVC CAVALIERS (11-1)
First Round finals
The Warriors beat the Bakersfield Drillers 35-14.
The Warriors D slowed down Drillers outstanding RB Brison Abbott to 74 yards.
AJ Anderson rushed for 83 yards and scored a TD and caught a TD pass from Jacob Root. Root went 5-9 passing and 3 went for TDs. Jacob Betancourt caught a 36 yard TD pass and Andrew Aguirre caught a 19 yard TD pass. Mike Jones rushed for 73 yards and scored a TD.
The Cavaliers beat the Stockdale Mustangs 43-7.
QB Brent Kroeze went 14-18 for 306 yards and 4 TD passes. Bryson Donelson and Gunnar Piepgress each caught 2 TD passes.
The PAG factor, the Warriors will bring in a fantastic senior driven team vs a Visalia power house. Yes the Warriors got screwed in the broken playoff system with not getting a home game but make no mistake, this Warriors team is very good. The Warriors are very physical on both sides of the ball. The offense is a kick your ass Wing-T that gets after it and will slow the game down with long drives.
Both teams have offenses that lead with the run and both teams have QBs that if you start loading the box they will burn you because they both can throw the ball on any down.
The Warriors will come in with an attitude especially with everybody disrespecting them.
PAGMETER PREDICTION UPSET SPECIAL WARRIORS 35 CAVALIERS 33 (FINAL CAVALIERS 48 WARRIORS 27) This was a battle but the Caves were too much. The PAGMETER blew this upset pick.

DIVISION 2
9 TEHACHAPI WARRIORS (11-1) at 1 CVC CAVALIERS (11-1)
First Round finals
The Warriors beat the Bakersfield Drillers 35-14.
The Warriors D slowed down Drillers outstanding RB Brison Abbott to 74 yards.
AJ Anderson rushed for 83 yards and scored a TD and caught a TD pass from Jacob Root. Root went 5-9 passing and 3 went for TDs. Jacob Betancourt caught a 36 yard TD pass and Andrew Aguirre caught a 19 yard TD pass. Mike Jones rushed for 73 yards and scored a TD.
The Cavaliers beat the Stockdale Mustangs 43-7.
QB Brent Kroeze went 14-18 for 306 yards and 4 TD passes. Bryson Donelson and Gunnar Piepgress each caught 2 TD passes.
The PAG factor, the Warriors will bring in a fantastic senior driven team vs a Visalia power house. Yes the Warriors got screwed in the broken playoff system with not getting a home game but make no mistake, this Warriors team is very good. The Warriors are very physical on both sides of the ball. The offense is a kick your ass Wing-T that gets after it and will slow the game down with long drives.
Both teams have offenses that lead with the run and both teams have QBs that if you start loading the box they will burn you because they both can throw the ball on any down.
The Warriors will come in with an attitude especially with everybody disrespecting them.
PAGMETER PREDICTION UPSET SPECIAL WARRIORS 35 CAVALIERS 33 (FINAL CAVALIERS 48 WARRIORS 27) This was a battle but the Caves were too much. The PAGMETER blew this upset pick. Bryson Donelson rushed for a CVC school record 390 yards and scored 6 TDs.

5 KINGSBURG VIKINGS (9-3) at 4 TULARE UNION TRIBE (8-4)
First Round finals
The Vikings beat the Dinuba Emperors 42-8
The Vikings defense is back playing good Vikings football. Senior QB Max Warkentin scored a TD and threw for 229 yards and 2 TDs. (Wyatt Boyd and Kenyan Simpson each caught a TD pass) Dennis Gagnon rushed for 45 yards and scored a TD. Kaleb Pedersen rushed for 92 yards and scored a TD.
The Tribe beat the San Luis Obispo Tigers 42-14
Sophomore QB Jordan Crisp went 32-35 for 330 yards and 4 TDs. Brayden Stevenson caught 2 TD passes, Sonny Guess and Demaje Riley each caught a TD pass. Tieler Peterson rushed for 124 yards and scored a TD.
The PAG factor, this is a rematch from week 6 and the Tribe crushed the Vikings 42-12. Crisp threw for 331 yards and the Vikings offense simply could not match up with the Tribe’s speed.
Both offenses are good so the big question will be, what will the Vikings defense do in the rematch? The Vikings HUGE X factor, can the defense contain Crisp and can the Vikings offense control the line of scrimmage?
PAGMETER PREDICTION VIKINGS 45 TRIBE 42 (FINAL TRIBE 49 VIKINGS 42) This was a shoot out!! The Tribe made the big plays when needed on both sides of the ball.