A storyline to watch this week is some even matchups between teams from the Northern and Southern sections of the SJS.
The best game of the week figures to be Monterey Trail hosting Central Catholic in the SJS Division I quarterfinals. The Mustangs have won eight in a row and are averaging 270 rushing yards per game. Daelin Ellis and Jervin Navarro each have 11 touchdowns. The Raiders have won six in a row and senior Tyler Jacklich has put together a big year with 1,758 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns.
In Division II, Granite Bay will try to bounce back from a tough SFL season in traveling to undefeated Downey. Carter Jackson has more than 1,000 rushing yards on the ground with 20 touchdowns for the Grizzlies. Downey counters with a quality passing attack led by quarterback Conner Stoddard, who has thrown for 2,824 yards and 35 touchdowns.
Coming off a 28-21 win at Oakdale, Roseville will take on Patterson in the Division III field. Roseville quarterback Brandon Graydon threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns and was the team’s leading rusher last week. Patterson has won eight in a row since its lone loss to Manteca. Sean Hansen and Lolo Mataele have combined to rush for more than 2,000 yards.
Kimball has shown offensive balance and will now host Lincoln in the Division IV playoffs. Lincoln senior running back Ryan Henning has rushed for 1,869 yards and 29 touchdowns. Last week, Lincoln doubled up Natomas (52-26).
The best game of the week figures to be Monterey Trail hosting Central Catholic in the SJS Division I quarterfinals. The Mustangs have won eight in a row and are averaging 270 rushing yards per game. Daelin Ellis and Jervin Navarro each have 11 touchdowns. The Raiders have won six in a row and senior Tyler Jacklich has put together a big year with 1,758 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns.
In Division II, Granite Bay will try to bounce back from a tough SFL season in traveling to undefeated Downey. Carter Jackson has more than 1,000 rushing yards on the ground with 20 touchdowns for the Grizzlies. Downey counters with a quality passing attack led by quarterback Conner Stoddard, who has thrown for 2,824 yards and 35 touchdowns.
Coming off a 28-21 win at Oakdale, Roseville will take on Patterson in the Division III field. Roseville quarterback Brandon Graydon threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns and was the team’s leading rusher last week. Patterson has won eight in a row since its lone loss to Manteca. Sean Hansen and Lolo Mataele have combined to rush for more than 2,000 yards.
Kimball has shown offensive balance and will now host Lincoln in the Division IV playoffs. Lincoln senior running back Ryan Henning has rushed for 1,869 yards and 29 touchdowns. Last week, Lincoln doubled up Natomas (52-26).
