PCAL Week 6
PCAL Week 6
Note: I loved Cal Preps, and I used it a lot to get scores and schedules. It is a shame it is no longer operational. I will be curious to see what CCS and other sections do to help determine rankings/points. (it works again!!!!)
Last week 10-2 Overall 69-21
Gabilan (Hollister Bye)- Salinas took care of business vs a tough Palma team. Next year things maybe different, as Palma seems to have a loaded Sophomore class. Monterey also got back to form in an easy win vs Alvarez. The biggest surprise was Hollister over Aptos. Not that Hollister won, but with how much ease they won by. I thought it would be a much closer game. This week Palma goes from Salinas to other league favorite Soquel. The Gabilan can be a gauntlet...
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Everett Alvarez at Salinas 7:30PM- Salinas should have no problem with Alvarez. This game should give the cowboys an opportunity to get some good playing times for the reserves. Salinas 38-7
Friday, October 4, 2024
Monterey at Aptos 7:00PM- Aptos was humbled by Hollister, while Monterey easily dispatched of Alvarez last week. I will be curious to see if Aptos can keep this close. Monterey 28-14
Palma at Soquel 7:30PM -Soquel is coming off a bye, while Palma had an emotional loss vs Salinas. I am interested to se how this young Palma team reacts. Unfortunately, Soquel is very, very good. Palma will keep it close. But.. Soquel 21-7
Mission North-(N. Monterey County Bye) -North Monterey County gets a week off to enjoy their big win vs Scott’s Valley. This win should put them in firm control of 1 of 2 Playoff spots. The rest of the Division?. Scott’s Valley is obviously down, MVC and their high powered offense were beaten up by crosstown rival Watsonville. St. Francis and their 28 man roster beat Seaside and their 22 dressed players. I truly do not know what going to happen in the division form one week to another.
Friday, October 4, 2024
Seaside at Scotts Valley 3:30PM- Both these teams are having roster and health issues. Hard to believe last year they were the to 2 teams in the division. Early start for a Friday game favors the home team. Scott’s Valley 17-7
Monte Vista Christian at Alisal 7:30PM - MVC almost seems more concerned over passing stats than W’S & L’s. Alisal’s new open up offense is not working as well as coaches had hoped, but good news is MVC does not like defense. Alisal 34-21
St. Francis S.C.P. at Watsonville 7:30PM- A win by either one of these teams sets them up for a playoff push. Both had good wins last week. This is a toss up game. Watsonville 21-20
Mission South (Soledad Bye) If any team stay with in 25 points of Carmel in this division it should be considered a moral victory. The battle is for 2nd place. North Salinas is in control after their victory over Greenfield. But PG could give them a challenge. Ranch San Juan looks to come off the bye and hopefully get their offense going (only 2 TD this year). KC's early victory over St. Francis keeps looking better, but they continue to make to many miscues for a serious playoff run.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Pacific Grove at Greenfield 7:30PM – PG needs to win here if they want to set up a showdown with North Salinas for a possible playoff birth. Greenfield needs a win here and help down the road for a chance at the post season. PG 20-13
Friday, October 4, 2024
Rancho San Juan at North Salinas 7:30PM @ Rabobank Stadium- North Salinas should have no problem, Vs a very poor Rancho Team. The question will be if Rancho’s offense can get some points after last weeks bye. North Salinas 28-0
Carmel at King City 7:30PM – King City needs to not turn the ball over if they want to avoid a running clock in the 2nd half. Carmel is just on a different level this year than their division contemporaries. Carmel 48-14
Santa Lucia (Marina Bye)- SLV is still undefeated, makes you wonder if their new helmets have a headset in them (its funny if you know). This division should come down to 3 teams RLS, SLV and Gonzales. This weekend 1 of these teams should be eliminated as RLS and Gonzales clash. The rest of the division, is just looking to improve from week to week.
Friday, October 4, 2024
Stevenson at Gonzales 7:30PM @ Monterey Peninsula College- RLS caught a huge break as this game was moved from South County to the Peninsula. So now instead of 1+ bus ride to Soledad (Gonzales home this year) they drive 15 mins down the street. Meanwhile Gonzales has to make the long bus ride for a home game. If RLS avoids the slow start they should be ok. RLS 35-25
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Pajaro Valley at Santa Cruz 7:30PM -Santa Cruz program is trending back in the right direction, as the kids are learning and scoring points. Still some growing pains after hitting rock bottom last year. This should be a pretty good match up between 2 evenly matched teams Pajaro 24-20
San Lorenzo Valley at Harbor 7:00PM -SLV is probably the biggest surprise of the PCAL this year. They are playing some good consistent football. Harbor is about where I expected, middle of the pack Santa Lucia team. SLV 44-14
Note: I loved Cal Preps, and I used it a lot to get scores and schedules
Last week 10-2 Overall 69-21
Gabilan (Hollister Bye)- Salinas took care of business vs a tough Palma team. Next year things maybe different, as Palma seems to have a loaded Sophomore class. Monterey also got back to form in an easy win vs Alvarez. The biggest surprise was Hollister over Aptos. Not that Hollister won, but with how much ease they won by. I thought it would be a much closer game. This week Palma goes from Salinas to other league favorite Soquel. The Gabilan can be a gauntlet...
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Everett Alvarez at Salinas 7:30PM- Salinas should have no problem with Alvarez. This game should give the cowboys an opportunity to get some good playing times for the reserves. Salinas 38-7
Friday, October 4, 2024
Monterey at Aptos 7:00PM- Aptos was humbled by Hollister, while Monterey easily dispatched of Alvarez last week. I will be curious to see if Aptos can keep this close. Monterey 28-14
Palma at Soquel 7:30PM -Soquel is coming off a bye, while Palma had an emotional loss vs Salinas. I am interested to se how this young Palma team reacts. Unfortunately, Soquel is very, very good. Palma will keep it close. But.. Soquel 21-7
Mission North-(N. Monterey County Bye) -North Monterey County gets a week off to enjoy their big win vs Scott’s Valley. This win should put them in firm control of 1 of 2 Playoff spots. The rest of the Division?. Scott’s Valley is obviously down, MVC and their high powered offense were beaten up by crosstown rival Watsonville. St. Francis and their 28 man roster beat Seaside and their 22 dressed players. I truly do not know what going to happen in the division form one week to another.
Friday, October 4, 2024
Seaside at Scotts Valley 3:30PM- Both these teams are having roster and health issues. Hard to believe last year they were the to 2 teams in the division. Early start for a Friday game favors the home team. Scott’s Valley 17-7
Monte Vista Christian at Alisal 7:30PM - MVC almost seems more concerned over passing stats than W’S & L’s. Alisal’s new open up offense is not working as well as coaches had hoped, but good news is MVC does not like defense. Alisal 34-21
St. Francis S.C.P. at Watsonville 7:30PM- A win by either one of these teams sets them up for a playoff push. Both had good wins last week. This is a toss up game. Watsonville 21-20
Mission South (Soledad Bye) If any team stay with in 25 points of Carmel in this division it should be considered a moral victory. The battle is for 2nd place. North Salinas is in control after their victory over Greenfield. But PG could give them a challenge. Ranch San Juan looks to come off the bye and hopefully get their offense going (only 2 TD this year). KC's early victory over St. Francis keeps looking better, but they continue to make to many miscues for a serious playoff run.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Pacific Grove at Greenfield 7:30PM – PG needs to win here if they want to set up a showdown with North Salinas for a possible playoff birth. Greenfield needs a win here and help down the road for a chance at the post season. PG 20-13
Friday, October 4, 2024
Rancho San Juan at North Salinas 7:30PM @ Rabobank Stadium- North Salinas should have no problem, Vs a very poor Rancho Team. The question will be if Rancho’s offense can get some points after last weeks bye. North Salinas 28-0
Carmel at King City 7:30PM – King City needs to not turn the ball over if they want to avoid a running clock in the 2nd half. Carmel is just on a different level this year than their division contemporaries. Carmel 48-14
Santa Lucia (Marina Bye)- SLV is still undefeated, makes you wonder if their new helmets have a headset in them (its funny if you know). This division should come down to 3 teams RLS, SLV and Gonzales. This weekend 1 of these teams should be eliminated as RLS and Gonzales clash. The rest of the division, is just looking to improve from week to week.
Friday, October 4, 2024
Stevenson at Gonzales 7:30PM @ Monterey Peninsula College- RLS caught a huge break as this game was moved from South County to the Peninsula. So now instead of 1+ bus ride to Soledad (Gonzales home this year) they drive 15 mins down the street. Meanwhile Gonzales has to make the long bus ride for a home game. If RLS avoids the slow start they should be ok. RLS 35-25
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Pajaro Valley at Santa Cruz 7:30PM -Santa Cruz program is trending back in the right direction, as the kids are learning and scoring points. Still some growing pains after hitting rock bottom last year. This should be a pretty good match up between 2 evenly matched teams Pajaro 24-20
San Lorenzo Valley at Harbor 7:00PM -SLV is probably the biggest surprise of the PCAL this year. They are playing some good consistent football. Harbor is about where I expected, middle of the pack Santa Lucia team. SLV 44-14
