Post by sdfootballfan on Oct 5, 2011 13:01:15 GMT -8
Mount Miguel Matadors @ Helix Highlanders (October 7, 2011)
Last Meeting: 10/08/10 Mount Miguel 7 @ Helix 34
The Claymore Sword will be on the line when these long time rivals duke it out for East County bragging rights. Helix has been on a roll since losing their season opener to Eastlake. After running through their last 3 challengers by an average of 30 points, they now have to face what could be their biggest challenge of the season so far. Unbeaten Mount Miguel should come into this game hungry for revenge and ready take over as the premier team in the East County.
Tale of the Tape:
MOUNT MIGUEL (4-0)
Division: IV
League: Grossmont Valley
Coach: Tom Karlo (7th year)
Last Weeks Result: Defeated Sweetwater 56-20
Rankings:
San Diego Football Fan - #8
San Diego Union Tribune - #8
San Diego Reader - #6
North County Times - #6
East County Sports - #6
Max Preps - #8
Key Players:
Senior DL/OL Malcolm Jackson 6'3" 255lbs
- Athletic three-technique defensive tackle
- Verbal Commitment to Washington
Senior RB Derrick Dunn 5'9" 180lbs
- Averaging 116.8 Rushing YPG this season
- 2011 Preseason All-CIF San Diego Second Team
- Rushed for 1104 yards & 22 TD in 2010
Senior OLB/DE Cory Littleton 6'4" 215lbs
- Also plays on the Basketball team
- 2010 Grossmont Valley League Defensive MVP
- 2010 All East County First Team
HELIX (3-1)
Division: II
League: Grossmont Hills
Coach: Troy Starr (4th year)
Last Weeks Result: Defeated Venice (Los Angeles, Ca) 42-20
Rankings:
San Diego Football Fan - #2
San Diego Union Tribune - #2
San Diego Reader - #1
North County Times - #1
East County Sports - #1
Max Preps - #1
Key Players:
Senior RB Darrion Hancock 5'9” 185lbs
- 2011 Preseason All-CIF San Diego Second Team
- Rushed for 165 yards on 14 carries last week
Senior QB Brandon Lewis 6'0” 180lbs
- www.sportsforceonline.com/blogs/athlete-of-the-week/student-athlete-week-brandon-lewis/
- Leads the East County in Total Offense (236.5 YPG)
My Prediction:
Helix will be heavily favored to win this game and rightly so, but don’t sleep on Mount Miguel. This will be their chance to prove once and for all that they’re for real and their current unbeaten record isn’t due to weak opponents. Going into the house of their hated rivals who happens to be one of the top teams in the county and stealing a win could put them near the top of everyone’s rankings and earn them the respect they been seeking for a long time. With that said I expect Helix to some how come away the win. Whether I’m right or wrong this should be an exciting game full of big plays from both sides of the ball.
Helix 35
Mount Miguel 21
