Heat make Lakers look old

The Los Angeles Lakers once again found themselves on the losing end of yet another Christmas showdown, losing to the Miami Heat 96-80.

Once again, it was the Christmas culprit LeBron James who stuffed the Lakers' stockings with a triple double.

Miami's big three of Wade, Bosh, and James combined for 69 points, while playing stifling defense that frustrated the defending champs.

Mission Viejo wins battle of the big men over Brea Olinda

The battle of the big men definitely lived up to the billing.

Standing at 6'10" Mission Viejo's Isaac Neilson rarely has to look up at his defenders, but that wasn't the case Thursday night.

That's because all seven feet of Brea Olinda's Kyle Caudill made him work.

The Boston College commit finished with 24 points, using a wide array of moves, that certainly impressed Nielson.

"He was a big challenge. He moved me around pretty easily," Nielson said.

But at the same time, Nielson knows that playing someone as big and as thick as Caudill will only help him at BYU.

Meanwhile, Mission Viejo head coach Troy Roelen was a little worried about how his team would respond after their recent Hawaii trip. The Diablos only managed to score 26 points in the 1st half.

"Our intensity definitely picked up in the second half," Roelen said. "All in all, I was pretty happy with the effort, after spending six days in Maui."

2010 Coach of the Year: Harry Welch

Santa Margarita was dealt a huge blow before the season even started. Harry Welch, the Eagles' new head coach, announced he had prostate cancer. That didn't stop the Eagles from having a spectacular season.

2010 All-County Defense

Highlights of the 2010 selections including an interview with the offensive player of the year Josh Webb.

2010 All-County Defense

Highlights of the 2010 selections, including an interview with the defensive player of the year Matt Inman.

OCVarsity Top 10: Unforgettable championship performance

This may be the best OCVarsity Top 10 yet.

Highlights include Malik Felton's ankle-breaking runs, Drake Griffin running for 318 yards, and Josh Webb puts on a show that will never be forgotten.

4-Peat! La Habra defeats Tustin for Southwest championship

The Highlanders defeat the Tillers 35-26 to capture their fourth consecutive CIF championship. Drake Griffin rushed for 317 yards and four touchdowns.

Servite goes back-to-back, defeating Mission Viejo for Pac-5 championship

The Friars defeat the Diablos 41-27 for consecutive Pac-5 championships. Servite was led by Malik Felton and his four touchdowns. Mission Viejo managed only seven points in the 1st half, as Servite's trademark defense came through.

Garden Grove dedicates championship over Beckman to Telles

Wow! Wow! Webbsy!

With under two minutes left, and Garden Grove trailing Beckman 30-23, Webb spun the greatest touchdown of the OCVarsity season.

I still can't really describe what I saw (and I was standing a few feet away from him), so I'll just let you watch the video, and try to make sense of it yourself.

And as if that touchdown wasn't enough, Garden Grove head coach Wily Puga decides to go for two and win the game. Puga threw the book of common sense right out the window, and gambled that his best player could do it again.

So how does he try to top his last flipping touchdown? This time, he pulls off a 360 by bouncing off everybody in his way. Once again, you gotta watch the video to believe it.

"Coach told me to get over the top," said Webb. "We're a team that goes for it all."

"That's my boy right there. I love him to death," said Garden Grove running back Avery Williams.

Who wouldn't love Josh Webb after what he did tonight. I'm ready to give him the top 5 spots of the OCVarsity Top 10, without even seeing what Tustin-La Habra and Mission Viejo-Servite have to offer.

Josh Webb is the man.

OCVarsity Gridiron visits Servite for Pac-5 championship preview

The OCVarsity Gridiron gang hits the road!

Steve Fryer, Carlos Arias, and Jonathan Khamis (playing the role of Dan Albano) take their talents to Anaheim.

Fryer and Arias break down both teams while Khamis catches up with Servite players and head coach Troy Thomas.

This is a Pac-5 championship preview that you do not want to miss.

Trojan Talk Episode 14: Year in review

It’s been an interesting season, Trojan fans: NCAA sanctions, golf cart rides, heartbreaking victories, and Lane Kiffin actually behaving?! The 2010 football season was certainly unforgettable.

Michael Lev and I recap the year, as we hand out our year-end report cards. We also take a look into the future, previewing incoming Orange County recruits Max Wittek, Victor Blackwell, and Tre Madden.

Thanks to all of you who sent in your questions, and we’ll see you next year!

What's Bruin: Final grades for UCLA

The final episode of ‘What’s Bruin’ gives out our year-end report cards. Scott Reid and I breakdown the 2010 UCLA football campaign.

Topic include:

• What happened against USC?
• Will Chow and Bullough be back?
• Was the pistol too much too soon?
• What are reasons for optimism going into next year?

OCVarsity Top 10: Player runs for touchdown on birthday

Highlights include:

• State berth in girls volleyball
• Painful hit by a linebacker
• Leaping touchdown
• Player who rushes, throws, and receives a touchdown
• Birthday touchdown run and more!

Servite Survives Scare! Friars defeat Alemany in Classic

Thank you Alemany.

Thank you for fighting hard until the last whistle.

Thank you Vernon Adams for putting on an absolute show.

But most of all, thank you for giving us Mission Viejo vs. Servite next Saturday night!

The Diablos have been licking their chops ever since their 19-18 loss in last year's Pac-5 semifinals.

One year to the day, the Friars advance to their second straight Pac-5 championship game, defeating Alemany 28-21.

But all anybody could talk about was the rematch next week.

"Everything we've worked for was to get to this game," Servite quarterback Cody Pittman said. "Mission has some beef with us, after we knocked them out last year."

Servite running back Malik Felton shared the same sentiments.

"They've been talking about it the whole entire time," Felton said. "But we know we're prepared, and we're going to get ready for this."

Servite head coach Troy Thomas knows Mission Viejo will bring it Saturday night.

"They're a heck of a team, all the way around," Thomas said. "I think they're well balanced...and they're used to winning so that always presents a challenge."

Mission Viejo uses 2nd half surge to blitz past Mater Dei

Mission Viejo advances to their first ever Pac-5 championship game defeating Mater Dei 42-21. Your move Servite.

All year long, OCVarsity fans and staff alike have dreamed about a possible matchup between No.1 and No.2. I think Bon Jovi said it best: "We're halfway there...livin' on a prayer."

Servite has to defeat a tough Alemany team to do it, but Mission Viejo's players are excited about a possible rematch.

“I hope we play them," Tre Madden said. "We feel like we matchup good against them, and it would be fun.”

“If they want it, they can get it," Mission Viejo wide receiver Frank Randal said. "If they’re calling our names, they got us.”

But leave it to the 'ol ball coach to downplay the possibility of an epic county battle.

“I don’t care, we'll play either one of them," Mission Viejo coach Bob Johnson said. "Two different teams. One plays a lot of offense and not a whole lot of 'D', and one plays a lot of 'D', and they play offense too. I’m glad we’re there and we’ll play ether team.”

Can Mater Dei's defense shut down Mission Viejo's offense?

Mission Viejo takes on Mater Dei in the Pac-5 semifinals on Friday. The Diablos feature a high-powered offense, while the Monarchs' defense has shut teams down recently.

It's a classic battle between offense and defense.

Interviews with Bruce Rollinson, Max Wittek, and Victor Blackwell.

Will bad blood continue for UCLA & USC?

What's Bruin & Trojan Talk combine for a USC vs. UCLA preview. Will last year's bad blood spill over to this year? What do both teams have left to play for? Who wins? Video by Jonathan Khamis, OCRegister.com, 11/30/10

OCVarsity Top 10: Best plays from 2nd round

Highlights include:

• 6'4" 250 pound tight end rumbling towards a touchdown
• Servite's Malik Felton making players look foolish
• Dallas Kessman flying through the air with a leaping, spinning touchdown
• Hail Mary touchdown pass from Cody Clements
• And more!

What's Bruin: Bowl game on the line

Topics include: A Dirty hit on Brehaut? Is Norm Chow likely to come back? What about Chuck Bullough? Kai Forbath's slump & Arizona State preview.

Trojan Talk Episode 13: Injuries, ineligibility, and leprechauns. Oh my!

The latest edition of Trojan Talk hits some sore subjects:

• Can Mitch Mustain step up in light of Matt Barkley’s injury?
• What’s the latest on Dillon Baxter’s eligiblity?
• Why was the offense so bad in Corvallis?
• And we preview the hated Irish of Notre Dame.

OCVarsity Top 10: Last-second goal wins championship

Highlights include a last-second goal for a water polo championship, a helmet-knocking tackle, an amazing volleyball spike, knee-buckling jukes, and more!

First-round highlights: Mission Viejo rolls while Laguna Hills remains undefeated

Highlights include Mission Viejo defeating Long Beach Wilson 63-34, El Toro over Canyon 13-3, Laguna Hills with a 21-7 victory over Valencia, and St. Margaret's over Campbell Hall 17-10.

Thanks to the Cox3 Sportzone for the highlights. Catch their show Friday nights at 11 p.m.

Mater Dei beats Long Beach Poly at their own game

Mater Dei can't win a playoff game without Victor Blackwell. Mater Dei's defense isn't ready for tough Pac-5 play. There's no way Mater Dei can score against Long Beach Poly.

Where all all the haters now?

When Monarchs wide receiver Victor Blackwell separated his shoulder last week against Santa Margarita, Mater Dei was a bunch of dead men walking.

According to last week's poll, 71% of voters thought that Mater Dei couldn't advance past the first round without Blackwell. The remaining 29% who believed it to be possible, were proved to be correct.

Prior to facing Mater Dei, Long Beach Poly had held their previous six opponents to only eight points per game. That all changed Friday night, as the Monarchs advanced to the second round defeating the Jackrabbits 26-10.

Mater Dei used Poly's tired and true method against them: Ground, pound, and defend.

Corbin Anderson picked a good night to breakout. He scored a career high three touchdowns with 114 yards rushing.

"Probably my best game ever," Anderson said. "My mentality every week is that nobody can tackle me. The defense can't stop me. I've been studying their film. I knew what they were going to do, and I was ready for them."

Meanwhile, quarterback Max Wittek attempted only 14 passes, but he completely caught the Jackrabbits off guard with his mobility in the second half.

"Coach Money calls it up," Wittek said. "If I'm open, I'll take anything I can get."

Meanwhile on the defensive end, the Monarchs were all over Poly quarterback Chaiyse Hales. Three sacks and three interceptions forced the Jackrabbits to play from behind for nearly the whole game.

"We come together at clutch moments," Mater Dei defensive back Tyler Meglan said. "We had a great week at practice, and that's what did it for us."

Mater Dei plays Tesoro next Friday in the second round of the Pac-5 playoffs, and Victor Blackwell might be able to go in that one. His arm was in a sling Friday night, but it's a touch and go situation.

Cypress drops 63 points in victory over San Juan Hills

I think they're still scoring over there at Handel Stadium.

Cypress and San Juan Hills combined to score 100 points Friday night, as the Centurions defeated the Stallions 63-37.

This was the second time Cypress scored 63 points this season. They shut out Glenn of Norwalk 63-0 on September 24th.

However Michael Cobleigh, the defensive minded head coach of Cypress, believes his team will have to perform better in the second round, especially if it's La Habra.

"We didn't play a whole lot of defense. There was 100 points in the game tonight and being from a defensive background, that's not something you enjoy.

Cypress plays the winner of La Habra and El Dorado next Friday.

Trojan Talk Episode 12: Down the stretch they come!

The latest edition of Trojan Talk tackles tomorrow’s topics today! You aren’t the only one that can alliterate Lev!

The expert Mr. Lev and I discuss the Trojans latest 24-21 victory over Arizona. Watch the video to find out how Marc Tyler inspired his teammates, the latest on Matt Barkley’s injury, and what a good road victory can for a teams’ morale.

Santa Margarita completes turnaround defeating Mater Dei

Mater Dei lost more than a game last night.

Monarchs star wide receiver Victor Blackwell separated his shoulder in a 17-7 loss to Santa Margarita. Blackwell was injured early in the 1st quarter, as the USC commit tried to make a shoestring catch.

"They needed to put it back in by taking him to the hospital," Mater Dei head coach Bruce Rollinson said.

Rollinson remains optimistic, even though Blackwell separated the same shoulder earlier in the year.

"You never know about those things. I've had kids who have had dislocations but were able to get back. We'll know more when we get back to school."

Without Victor Blackwell, Mater Dei quarterback Max Wittek was unable to find a consistent rhythm with his other receivers. Sedric Hill had 101 yards receiving, but there were numerous drops in the red zone by other receivers.

The silver lining is Mater Dei knows how to win without Blackwell. He missed a couple of games earlier this year with the same injury. However, entering the ultra competitive Pac-5 playoffs without your big weapon is no way to start the postseason.

The CIF announces playoff pairings on Sunday, but hope of a long playoff run lies on the shoulder of Victor Blackwell.

Los Al big plays Edison to Sunset League title

The Griffins defeated the Chargers 26-21 to win the Sunset League title outright.

Richard Turner had 3 TDs, while Nick Richardson had 155 yds rushing.

What's Bruin: Losing streak ended via game-winning kick

Scott M. Reid and I dissect the Bruins latest victory over Oregon State 17-14. Topics include:

• Richard Brehaut's big play ability
• Johnathan Franklin back on track
• Defense picks up with Zumwalt leading the way
• UCLA's excellent kicking game with the "Lou Gehrig" award winner Forbath
• And why does Taylor Embree return kicks?

Tyler Lamb feature on California Life

Check out my Tyler Lamb UCLA basketball feature on California Life, by clicking on the link below:

http://bit.ly/9avQwb

Trojan Talk Episode 11: Turning point for USC

The Trojans defeated Arizona St. 34-33 in one of the wildest games in recent memory. USC finally won a close game, but can they use that momentum going into Arizona?

OCVarsity Top 10: Diving & Leaping TDs

Highlights include:

• Epic leaping touchdown by Trabuco Hills' Mitchell Simonsen
• Fumble returned for a touchdown
• Diving touchdown that takes down the pile on
• Water polo fast break goal

UCLA basketball is rebuilding & reloading

Check out a UCLA basketball blog post I created for California Life by clicking on the link below:

http://www.californialifehd.com/blog/?p=1119

Servite hangs on to defeat Santa Margarita

Ground. Pound. Control the clock. Rinse and repeat.

Nobody says Servite's offense is pretty. Friars QB Cody Pittman only needed to throw the ball 11 times, in a 17-10 Servite victory over Santa Margarita.

When you have a back like Malik Felton, you tell your quarterback not to make mistakes. Felton had 163 yards rushing, and a touchdown.

Servite has an opportunity to win the Trinity League title outright next week against Orange Lutheran, but they've already clinched a share of it. The Friars have now won 18 consecutive games, dating back to last year.

Meanwhile, Santa Margarita head coach Harry Welch hopes that the Eagles gained Servite's respect.

"There's credibility in the Eagles. I'm very proud to coach them, and I wish I had been able to do more tonight."

You're fighting cancer coach, that's more than enough.

Josh Webb passes, receives, and rushes to Garden Grove league championship

Do yourself a favor OCVarsity fans. Go out to a Garden Grove game, and watch Josh Webb play ball.

The guy did it all in in a 48-7 Garden Grove victory over La Quinta.

Case in point: Four touchdowns, 109 yards passing, 40 yards rushing, and 31 yards receiving.

That's getting it done son.

And for all you OCVarsity Top 10 fans, this game had three highlights that are very worthy contenders for next week's show.

One was a fumble recovery by Garden Grove's Ray Herrera that he took back for a touchdown. Another was Josh Webb intercepting a long pass, and running it for a touchdown. Finally, Josh Webb receives a difficult snap, but is still able to compose himself and run another one in.

The Argos went on to win their third consecutive league championship, and it's nice to see that former player Kevin Telles' memory still lives on. After the third quarter, players still chant "four five," which was Telles' number.

"His presence is felt every day we're out here," said Garden Grove head coach Willy Puga. "It will never change, and it'll carry over every year."

What's Bruin: Is UCLA ready to bounce back?

The Bruins are struggling, losers of their last three games, but Richard Brehaut’s play has people excited around Westwood. Will there be a QB controversy once Prince returns next year?

Also, was poor play calling to blame in UCLA’s 29-21 loss to Arizona?

Trojan Talk Episode 10: Is season a lost cause?

With USC's losing their so-called "bowl game" against Oregon, is the season now lost?

Click on the video above to find out how Chip Kelly was able to see out-maneuver Monte Kiffin (who hasn't these days?), an explanation of Lane Kiffin's weird audible call, and a preview of the always tough Arizona State Sun Devils.

OCVarsity Top 10: Player with down syndrome scores touchdown

Highlights include:

• A freaky field goal that hits the upright and actually goes in
• An excellent steal and goal in water polo
• A block fest in girls volleyball
• Amazing runs in football that feature spinning, cutting, and scoring
• A gorilla tackling bananas on the football field
• An unforgettable touchdown by a player with down syndrome

Servite starts new streak over Mater Dei

We have a new streak in the Trinity League.

After 20 years of Mater Dei dominance over Servite, the Friars have finally gone streaking.

In front of 25,000 rabid red & black dressed fans, Servite defeated Mater Dei 21-14.

Trojan commit Max Wittek wasn't sharp, but credit the Servite defense. The Mater Dei quarterback ended his night by throwing four picks, two to Matt Inman, one to Karlton Dennis, and a pick six to Troy Niklas.

But Wittek wasn't helped by a number of dropped passes. Credit that to Servite's imposing and intimidating secondary. If you catch one over the middle, "The Hitman" Matt Inman, and "The Butcher" Butch Pauu are there to greet you.

This also wasn't a game that's going to go on any kicking highlight reels. Servite missed three field goals, one of them blocked, and Mater Dei missed one wide left.

But with all the talk that Servite's coaches try to preach to their kids about this being just another Trinity League game, that clearly wasn't the case in the post-game celebration.

Matt Inman was teary eyed, players held up a trophy while celebrating with the fans, and the emotion felt like a Pac-5 title game.

"There's a lot of alumni out there. We support them and they support us," said Servite's Troy Niklas. "It's just a real big win for our community."

Foothill storms field after upset of Villa Park

The Century League just got interesting.

With Foothill's 18-14 upset over Villa Park, the Knights now stand on top of the Century League (by way of a tiebreaker). And if El Dorado can defeat El Modena Friday night, the Golden Hawks would then go to 3-1, tying them with Villa Park and Foothill.

But as far as tonight's game was concerned, Foothill showed a lot of courage.

The Knights were down 14-0 at halftime, and couldn't get anything going. Leave it to a 2-pt conversion to spark a team. Foothill caught Villa Park completely off the guard, and the Knights rolled from there.

"At the beginning of the season, we had to find our identity," said senior defensive end Josh Giglio. "After a loss to Brea Olinda, we had a heart check. Starting from there, we had a total culture change, hard practices, and no more messing around."

Foothill has won four games in a row, after losing four out of their first five games.

Lakers receieve rings, then defeat Ming

The Lakers received their championship rings from the ‘09-10 season on way to defeating the Houston Rockets 112-110.

Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, but Steve Blake & Shannon Brown provided the spark off the bench.

Trojan Talk Episode 9: Can USC upset Oregon?

Michael Lev and I discuss USC's upcoming game against the monster that is Oregon.

Lev explains why playing the Ducks is the best thing that could've happened to USC. We also discuss the Pac-12 and the ramifications for USC, as we preview the second half of the season.

OCVarsity Top 10: Unbelievable tackle

Highlights include a jumping spear tackle, a perfectly placed water polo goal, a 3 TD game by a rushing QB, and a running back who runs over everybody in his way.

Highlights of a wild night at UFC 121

Cain Velasquez defeated Brock Lesnar to win the UFC heavyweight championship. He talks about what it means to be the first ever Mexican heavyweight champion.

Also, Tito Ortiz lost via unanimous decision to his apprentice Mark Hamill. Hear Ortiz's thoughts on the match, and find out how much left he has in the tank.

Diego Sanchez and Paulo Thiago won the Fight of the Night honor. Sanchez won via unanimous decision, as he electrified the Honda Center audience with a thundering slam.

Finally, Jake Shields was successful in his UFC debut, winning a split decision over Martin Kampmann.

Sonora remains undefeated in victory over Sunny Hills

Get ready for a showdown La Habra.

For the first time since 1975, the Sonora Raiders are 7-0, and they are bringing new found swag into the Highlanders lair next Friday night.

I'd advise getting your tickets ASAP, and getting to the game early.

“I’m sure it’s gonna be a big game," said Sonora head coach Paul Chiotti. "The whole city will come out and get excited."

Baba Eko, who had two touchdownss in Sonora's 35-14 victory over the Lancers, was clearly geeked about playing the Highlanders next week.

"It’s gonna be a big game," Eko said. "I think everyone’s gonna be here. I can’t wait for it.”

I just hope Willy Wonka doesn't show up for next week's game. Watch the video above to see how he crashed the homecoming halftime ceremony.

Los Alamitos impressive in shut out win over Newport Harbor

Los Alamitos impressed me.

That was the first time I saw Los Al live, and they were good, really good.

Fully healthy, the Griffins will be a tough out in the Sunset League.

The defense is anchored by hard hitter Andrew Faraimo, who had a huge spear of a tackle that will definitely be top 10 worthy! Linebacker Aaron Davis was all over the gridiron as well, gang tackling with the rest of his team.

Meanwhile, the offense just got scarier with the return of Nick Richardson. He was used as a decoy tonight for 5'6" Cody Paul, who was as electrifying as those youtube clips would lead you to believe.

The Griffins had a two game losing streak earlier this month, and quarterback Dylan Lagarde owned it.

"It was because of me," Lagarde said. "I wasn't stepping up, not completing my passes, and turning the ball over."

Lagarde was picked off once by Newport, but he completed a bomb to Richard Turner when he had to, which opened up the running game.

But Newport Harbor's head coach Jeff Brinkley wasn't satisfied with the Sailors 31-0 shut out loss.

"We didn't stop them, and we didn't move the ball," Brinkley said. "Obviously, it was more important to them tonight than it was to us."

Los Alamitos looks like they have all the tools to give Edison a run for their money in the Sunset League.

UFC's Ortiz apologizes for deaf "soft head" comment

Tito Ortiz apologizes for the comments he made in regards to deaf fighter Matt Hamill.

Also, Martin Kampmann calls Jake Shields' recent fights "boring."

And Cain Velasquez responds to Brock Lesnar's insult to Velasquez's Mexican heritage.

The UFC 121 open workouts were conducted at the UFC gym in Rosemead.

UFC stars ready to invade Anaheim

The UFC 121 press conference featured Brock Lesnar with a new beard, Tito Ortiz fighting in his backyard, Matt Hamill wanting to beat his teacher & Cain Velasquez hoping to become UFC's first heavyweight Mexican champion.

Trojan Talk Episode 8: USC pass their midterms?

Time to hand out the midseason awards! We should've came up with a name for it for our award show. Oh well, cheap one dollar foam grades will have to do!

Michael Lev and I grade the Trojans' offense, defense, special teams, and coaching. We also name our offensive and defensive MVP's, and the most improved player.

‘What’s Bruin’ (10/19): Did UCLA pass midseason review?

Midterm time! Scott M. Reid and I give our our mid-season grades to the offense, defense, special teams, and coaching staff. We also reveal our offensive and defensive MVP’s, as well as our most improved player.

We also preview the second half of the season, including this Thursday’s match-up. Does UCLA have enough to topple the mighty Ducks of Oregon?

OCVarsity Top 10 (10/18): Greatest leaping touchdown ever!

Highlights include the best leaping touchdown you'll ever see (courtesy of Dana Hills' Chris Kearney), an amazing one handed catch, defensive backs making plays that would make Darrelle Revis blush, great lead blockers, and an unforgettable water polo save a goal keeper made with his face!

Matt Barkley ties school record with 5 TD, dominating Cal

USC picked up their most complete game victory of the season, dominating Cal 48-14.

The Trojans’ defense blanketed Bears running back Shane Vareen.

Matt Barkley threw for five touchdowns, finding Robert Woods and Ronald Johnson for two touchdown passes a piece.

Welch emotional after Santa Margarita victory

Ten days after cancer surgery, Santa Margarita head coach Harry Welch led his Eagles to a victory over Orange Lutheran, 27-15.

As Welch addressed his team, it was hard not to get emotional.

He apologized to his team for the distraction his cancer has caused. But told his team he loved them, the “boys of fall” he called them, named after the Kenny Chesney song.

Welch welled up with pride and tears. He commended his team for handling themselves with class, in what was Santa Margarita’s biggest win in years.

He talked about how his quarterback Adam Young fought through an injury, and played with such courage.

He’s a lot like his coach.

Diving touchdown! Wittek leads Monarchs to thrilling Trinity league win

The Trinity League just got a whole lot tougher.

As if powerhouses Mater Dei, Orange Lutheran, and Servite weren't enough. Here comes the other guys.

JSerra is 5-0, and ranked #9 in the county . St. John Bosco was ranked 11th in the state coming into this game. And Santa Margarita is 4-1, while ranked 4th in the county.

Meanwhile, Mater Dei has awakened from their 0-2 nightmare, Orange Lutheran is a respectable 3-2, and Servite may be the best team in the state.

Good luck to coaches Bruce Rollinson, Jim Kunau, Troy Thomas, Jason Negro, Harry Welch, and Jim Hartigan. Lots of sleepless nights are ahead of you.

As far as Mater Dei defeating St. John Bosco was concerned, Max Wittek made the big plays when he had to, and Victor Blackwell was there to receive them. The combo continues to be one of the deadliest the county has ever seen, and only stands to get better as the season progresses. Scary thought isn't it?

Mater Dei faces Orange Lutheran next week. The Lancers know Blackwell and Wittek well.

Blackwell torched OLu with a Mater Dei record 257 receiving yards and three touchdowns last year. But it's Orange Lutheran that has defeated Mater Dei five straight.

I'm sure it'll be just another night in the Trinity League.

Lamb is cooking for UCLA

The Bruins are ready to improve on their disappointing record (14-18)from last year. Freshman Matt Carlino and Joshua Smith are ready to make impacts, but perhaps no freshman is more NCAA ready than Tyler Lamb.

Lamb, the 2009 county player of the year, is ready provide a powerful punch to a team that features no seniors. Lamb is also joined by fellow Mater Dei players David and Travis Wear, who will be redshirting this year beause of transfer rules.

Interviews with head coach Ben Howland, Lamb, Tyler Honeycutt, Malcolm Lee, and others.

Trojan Talk: USC dealt another deflating loss

USC loses to Stanford the same way they did last week, by a last second field goal. Topics discussed are clock mis-management, Matt Barkley, Robert Woods, and more.