CIF semifinal matchups
All games Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Home school listed first Division I (1) La Costa Canyon (11-0) vs (4) Vista (9-2) (2) Eastlake (9-0-2) vs (3) Escondido (8-2-1) Division II (1) Oceanside (11-0) vs (4) Mission Hills (9-2) …
Game of the Week: Mira Mesa at Escondido
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lOlSrS5zDo&feature=player_embedded Cougars rush their way to quarterfinal win In a matchup that featured two of the section’s best rushers, Mira Mesa’s Damien Williams had a terrific quarter. The rest of the game belonged to Ricky Seale and third-seed Escondido, who …
Quarterfinals Scoreboard
Nov. 27 Division I at (1) La Costa Canyon 21, (8) Torrey Pines 7 at (2) Eastlake 42, (10) El Camino 7 at (3) Escondido 47, (6) Mira Mesa 21 at (4) Vista 27, (12) Fallbrook 7 Division II at …
What the Red Zone is thankful for
With the turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and sweet potatoes bringing on a food coma, the Red Zone had a chance to reflect on this high school football season. The top 10 things the Red Zone is thankful for thus …
Best Pics: First Round
For more pictures check out the Red Zone gallery. Five Bonita Vista defensive back Johnathan King and linebacker German Palma celebrate King’s interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter while Grossmont quarterback Tyler Mutter walks off the field …
Quarterfinals High Five
Game of the Week (6) Mira Mesa (7-4) at (3) Escondido (7-2-1) (Division I) Expect an old-fashioned, physical game in this quarterfinal that features two teams that usually pass on the pass. Two of the section’s best rushers – Cougars’ …
CIF Quarterfinals Matchups
All games Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. Division I (1) La Costa Canyon (10-0) vs (8) Torrey Pines (5-5-1) (2) Eastlake (8-0-2) vs (10) El Camino (4-7) (3) Escondido (7-2-1) vs (6) Mira Mesa (7-4) (4) Vista (8-2) vs (12) …
Game of the Week: Grossmont vs Bonita Vista
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9Ul1Q1QSd4&feature=player_embedded Foothillers upset Barons in first round – again Grossmont came into a Division II first round game against Bonita Vista as the underdog for the second straight year. And for the second year in a row the twelfth-seed Foothillers …
First Round Scoreboard
Division I (12) Fallbrook 7 at (5) Rancho Bernardo 6 at (6) Mira Mesa 48, (11) Carlsbad 29 (10) El Camino 31 at (7) Chula Vista 7 at (8) Torrey Pines 27, (9) Otay Ranch 17 Division II (12) Grossmont …
Concessions Confessions
With the regular season coming to a close last Friday, I have a confession to make: the best part about covering high school football is the food. While quality matchups whet my appetite week to week, it is the concession …
Best Pics: Week 11
For more pictures check out the Red Zone gallery. Five Eastlake players bust through the banner after halftime of their game Friday night against Chula Vista. The Titans scored 28 unanswered points in the second half to win the Game …
First Round High Five
First Round High Five All games Friday at 7 p.m. unless noted Game of the Week (12) Grossmont (5-5) vs (5) Bonita Vista (7-3) at Southwestern College (Division II) Last year, Bonita Vista had a rough second half of the …
Final Regular Season Top 10
Red Zone Top 10 Last week’s rank in parentheses 1. Oceanside (II) (10-0) (1) – On the search for six 2. La Costa Canyon (I) (10-0) (2) – Can they win back-to-back? 3. Eastlake (I) (8-0-2) (3) – On a …
CIF playoff seedings announced
A look at CIF playoff seeds announced today for each division: Division I Top four seeds receive first round byes: (1) La Costa Canyon (10-0) (2) Eastlake (8-0-2) (3) Escondido (7-2-1) (4) Vista (8-2) First Round (Nov. 20, 7 p.m.) …
Game of the Week: Chula Vista at Eastlake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPBUJR9Cv_s Titans shake off slow start to win Mesa League crown For the second year in a row, Eastlake and Chula Vista met in the final week of the regular season with a league title at stake. Friday night at …
Coronado steals win from Morse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4aVucat7cU&feature=player_embedded With the sun setting early on Friday afternoon in Skyline Hills, Coronado made sure the sun didn’t set on their playoff hopes. The Islanders came from behind to pull out a wild 22-21 win at Morse. “It was exciting,” …
11/13 Scoreboard
at No. 1 Oceanside 52, No. 8 Ramona 6 at No. 2 La Costa Canyon 30, Torrey Pines 20 at No. 3 Eastlake 28, Chula Vista 14 at No. 4 Cathedral Catholic 55, Scripps Ranch 14 No. 5 Valley Center …
Best Pics: Week 10
For more pictures check out the Red Zone gallery. Five Eastlake senior Robert Graves keeps his eye on the ball at practice last week. For more on the Titans’ two-way star read last week’s feature on him. (Red Zone/Anthony Gentile) …
Week 11 High Five
Game of the Week Chula Vista (6-3, 4-0 Mesa) at Eastlake (7-0-2, 4-0) Friday 7 p.m. It was the same scenario a season ago – both teams came into the last week of the regular season undefeated in league – …
Week 11 Top 10
Red Zone Top 10 Last week’s rank in parentheses 1. Oceanside (II) (9-0) (1) – Looking to avenge only blemish from last year 2. La Costa Canyon (I) (9-0) (2) – Are they better than Oceanside? 3. Eastlake (I) (7-0-2) …
Game of the Week: Valhalla at Steele Canyon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgu9glP5e98 Norsemen capture league title in defensive struggle When Steele Canyon and Valhalla meet each season, the Jamacha Helmet trophy is on the line. Friday night in Spring Valley the stakes were higher and the Norsemen won a 14-7 defensive …
Week 10 Scoreboard
Nov. 7 Santa Fe Christian 40 at Horizon 21 Nov. 6 No. 1 Oceanside 45 at No. 6 Valley Center 0 at No. 2 La Costa Canyon 41, Fallbrook 7 No. 3 Eastlake 28 vs Bonita Vista 0 (at Southwestern …
Eastlake's Robert Graves has serious talent
Robert Graves has uncommon versatility on the football field. The Eastlake senior’s rare combination of size and athleticism make him one of the most intriguing prospects in the section. “He’s got good size and he’s very physical, but he also …
Best Pics: Week 9
For more pictures check out the Red Zone gallery. Five Escondido running back Ricky Seale brought down by La Costa Canyon linebacker Erik Nelson. (Anthony Gentile/Red Zone) Four Santa Fe Christian running back Cody Reynolds battles through three Francis Parker …
Week 10 High Five
Game of the Week Valhalla (6-2, 3-0 Grossmont South) at Steele Canyon (5-2-1, 2-0-1) Friday 7 p.m. In a league that Helix has dominated the past three seasons, both the Norsemen and Cougars are all too happy to see the …
Week 10 Top 10
Red Zone Top 10 Last week’s rank in parentheses 1. Oceanside (II) (8-0) (1) – Face toughest part of league coming up 2. La Costa Canyon (I) (8-0) (2) – Can anyone stop the Mavs offense? 3. Eastlake (I) (6-0-2) …
Game of the Week, Part II: Francis Parker at Santa Fe Christian
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAztOfqUMRw Lancers win big game on emotional afternoon In a matchup between two of the best small schools in the section, Francis Parker used a big third quarter to topple previously undefeated Santa Fe Christian 31-20. With the win, the …