Friday Night Football

All-IVL 2008 wrote on Jan 17, 2009 2:56 PM:

" First team offense- Matt Wong, Ricky Smith, Kyle Pearson, Chris Smith, Richard Camarena, Scott Smith, Winston Smart, Dylan Mohamed, Aaron Quintanilla, Dametrius Johnson, and Jonathan Adams.

First team defense- Clint Ulmer, Robert Spivey, P.J. Cress, Julian Delgado, Sam Castro, Cody Johnson, Jonathan Alcala, J.C. Cota, Adrian Rubio, Paul Ingram, and Ricky Smith.

Offensive Player of the Year- Jonathan Adams
Defensive Player of the Year- Ricky Smith "

CIF Finals wrote on Dec 12, 2008 11:15 PM:

" Valley Center over Madison
Cathedral Catholic over Valhalla
Oceanside over Helix
La Costa Canyon over Escondido "

jared wrote on Dec 9, 2008 5:42 PM:

" Sw played both
bishop and francis parker "

ALL IVL wrote on Dec 9, 2008 1:53 PM:

" JT Adams QB Aaron Q. WR Dylan Mohamed RB "

ivscholarathlete wrote on Dec 8, 2008 11:59 PM:

" who will get 1st team all IVl? name ppl from SW CLX CUHS BUHS PL... when will it come out? "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Dec 5, 2008 10:52 PM:

" Predictions DI La Costa Canyon
DII Helix
DIII Cathedral
DIV Madison
DV Francis Parker "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Dec 5, 2008 10:45 PM:

" DI La Costa Canyon vs Escondio
DIII Cathedral Catholic vs Valhalla
DIV Valley Center vs Madison
DV Bishops vs Francis Parker

So two teams that Brawley lost to are heading for the Q and Escondido beat Calexico. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 29, 2008 1:10 PM:

" Credit to Central-Both of the teams that Central lost to this season have reached the semifinals- Steele Canyon upset Ramona, and Christian.
For Brawley-Valhalla and Valley Center made the semis, SFC and El Capitan lost in the quarters, and Indio didn't make the playoffs. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 23, 2008 9:11 PM:

" I predict the Division III(Central and Brawley's division) to come down to Valhalla vs Cathedral with the score being CC 42 Valhalla 28. Most people think it will be Ramona. Saints vs Cathedral in the semifinals would be one of the most watched games in semifinal history in the section. If Gaffney some how stubbed his toe in the quarterfinals, the Saints could perhaps pull an upset.
Don't look for the division to get any softer next season. Saints and Valhalla will be the top two teams returning their super qbs. "

MJS wrote on Nov 23, 2008 7:28 PM:

" I was at the game...when El Cap had normal field position they didn't move the ball all that well. They punted it away more than a few times. The height really hurt the DBs on those two back of the endzone rust tosses.
The DBs learned a lot this season. Clark, Mohamed, and Mendoza were the number 1, 2, and 3 defensive backs that started this season...they would have helped. Once again good job to the young DBs for what they had to go against. "

The truth wrote on Nov 23, 2008 5:03 PM:

" Like I said Brawley ran the ball well, ElCap did not have a strong rush D. Brawley however had no chance on the pass D. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 22, 2008 12:06 PM:

" Because of injuries to their three best players, the Wildcats started a sophomore at quarterback and two sophomores at wing Brawley's key backs in its split-back veer formation.

Nonetheless, Wharton was 8-of-16 passing for 178 yards and two touchdown passes to Marquez. Wharton also rushed for 48 yards.

Fellow 10th-graders Oceguera had 13 carries for 61 yards and Oscar Lizarraga added 43 yards on 14 attempts as Brawley netted 299 total yards, including the 52-yard losses on the two bad snaps.

-No Mohamed,Clark, or a healthy Mendoza. Brawley will have Mohamed and Mendoza in the backfield as seniors, and both Oceguera and Lizarraga as juniors.
-Too many costly errors in back to back games killed their chance at victory, games in which they had more yards and more first downs.
-Self's young defense did pretty good in those two games for the most part.
-Going against Valhalla's and Valley Center's Qbs helped them for the most part, but the height advantage of the El Cap receivers led to easy touchdown passes.
-Brawley's pass rush did a much better job at chasing the QB, but Rust has wheels, so they couldn't sack him as many times that it looked like they would. "

No D wrote on Nov 22, 2008 9:47 AM:

" Brawleys defense could not contain Rust at all. He only threw 18 times because they scored so quick, almost 25 % of his passes went for Touchdowns, and they had short fields all night. Brawley didnt have a chance in this game "

Oh Yeah wrote on Nov 22, 2008 7:49 AM:

" I think Moreno could have been the key for this game. Big,strong & power. At least 2-3 touchdowns! Hope you get better Moreno. "

The truth wrote on Nov 22, 2008 7:18 AM:

" Brawleys D did not stop Tanner Rust. Brawley when on Offense had some long drives that ate up time. Best D against Rust was the Brawley offense. Brawleys pass D when they were on the field could not stop Rust. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 22, 2008 12:41 AM:

" So who shares the backfield next season wih Moreno? Who will be Adams key weapons? "

the thruth wrote on Nov 22, 2008 12:09 AM:

" Yeah that was a bad hit. What happen to Carlos Moreno? He would have made a difference. "

central wrote on Nov 21, 2008 11:25 PM:

" the play before they blocked it they hit bustos and than after they hit him they blocked it and hert him more "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 21, 2008 11:21 PM:

" I was watching the PPR and they showed highlights of Adams TD and the bad pic...they said a Central Field Goal was blocked...did Bustos get hurt on that play? "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 21, 2008 10:56 PM:

" How come Bustos wasn't attempting PATs? "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 21, 2008 10:48 PM:

" Steele Canyon 33, Central 20
Nov. 21, 7:00 p.m.
Central
1001 Brighton Ave.
El Centro, CA, 92243

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BOX SCORE
Final 1 2 3 4 T
Steele Canyon 7 10 13 3 33
Central 0 6 8 6 20

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SCORING
SC-Perlin 7 run (Bruder kick)
SC-FG Bruder 27
C-C.Smith 55 pass from Adams (run failed)
SC-Turesky 8 pass from Brad.Boehmke (Bruder kick)
SC-Wragg 7 run (Bruder kick)
C-Creiglow 5 run (R.Smith run)
SC-Robinson 14 pass from Brad.Boehmke (kick failed)
SC-FG Bruder 24
C-Pearson 20 pass from Adams (pass failed)

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PASSING
Central Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/A Long TD Int
Adams 24 14 58.3 262 10.9 - 2 2

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SCORING
Steele Canyon TD PAT 2PT FG Pts
Bruder 0 3 0 2 9
Perlin 1 0 0 0 6
Robinson 1 0 0 0 6
Turesky 1 0 0 0 6
Wragg 1 0 0 0 6
Central TD PAT 2PT FG Pts
Creiglow 1 0 0 0 6
Pearson 1 0 0 0 6
C.Smith 1 0 0 0 6
R.Smith 0 0 1 0 2

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KICKING
Steele Canyon FG Long PAT Pts
Bruder 2 27 3 9 "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 21, 2008 10:29 PM:

" Adams had another good game 14-24 262 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions... "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 21, 2008 10:15 PM:

" 3 bad punts gave El Cap really short fields and once again the Brawley defense played well enough to win, but what you could call turnovers-with the bad punts led to 21 points,and that was the difference...41-22
They held Rust to 9 completions for just 155 yards, and one of those passes was the first touchdown of almost 50 yards. "

Valley teams ousted easily in round one wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:50 PM:

" Brawley, Central, and Holtville all allow 30+ points and are going to have to look towards next season. "

MJS wrote on Nov 18, 2008 8:43 PM:

" Im editing tomorrow-just got home today. They wont be as good as www.ivnewsdays.com but Ill try to get the big flag and cannons in it. "

CUHS wrote on Nov 18, 2008 6:53 PM:

" HEY SHAPIRO WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HIGHLIGHTS YOU WERE GOING TO PUT ON MAXPREPS "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 18, 2008 6:53 PM:

" They should of picked Adams for AOTW the previous week when he threw for 325 and had 6 touchowns. I think Bustons would have been a good pick for this week. Maybe Bustos has good grades and he will be picked for Difference Maker. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 18, 2008 4:36 PM:

" Why are the stats that the Union-Tribune different from the IVPress stats? Who has the offical number on the winning field goal? When will Brawley get a kicking net like Central does? "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 18, 2008 4:34 PM:

" The run play was a great call. Earlier in the game my nephew #58 was in there on the defensive line doing a good job, but he ended up straining his shoulder, breaking his elbow, and injuring his tendons. He should be back for his senior year, and get a crack at winning the Bell Game. I don't know if he will be able to get another CIF wrestling ring this year though. "

CUHS wrote on Nov 18, 2008 2:33 PM:

" Even on a day when Central didnt play very well they still found a way to win. Thats what matters. I give Brawley credit they played an excellent football game but, the better team won. Youre right myhumbleopinion Central didnt run the ball very effectivly, but to say their passing game was mediocre tells me that you saw a different game than I did. As for AOTW I would have given it to the entire team for playing their hearts out for 4qtrs.
ps. its Sophmore not Sophomore "

mcruzer wrote on Nov 18, 2008 2:07 PM:

" mcruzer
wrote on Nov 18, 2008 12:49 PM:

" myhumbleopinion
wrote on Nov 18, 2008 6:53 AM:

Your offense couldn't run the ball

Reply:

Central ran the ball pretty darn well on the play just before the game winning fieldgoal, didn't they? It was about a third and twenty-one when Smith rushed for about nineteen yards. I would say that was a pretty big play. Certainly, Central ran the ball when they had to. " "

mcruzer wrote on Nov 18, 2008 12:49 PM:

" myhumbleopinion
wrote on Nov 18, 2008 6:53 AM:

Your offense couldn't run the ball

Reply:

Central ran the ball pretty darn well on the play just before the fielgoal, didn't they. It was about a third and twenty-one when Smith rushed for about nineteen yards. I would say that was a pretty big play. Certainly, Central ran the ball when they had. "

myhumbleopinion wrote on Nov 18, 2008 6:53 AM:

" CENTRAL's defense is weak and allowed 378 yrds of total offense to a team filled with sophomores and juniors. A sophomore QB who was playing JV at the beginning of the season and got his first start 4 games into the season. BRAWLEY shot themselves in the foot with turnovers. Your offense couldn't run the ball and passed mediocre against the WILDCATS who pretty much were probably the worst in IVL in pass Defense.
THE Athlete of the Week should have been your KICKER-BUSTOS for making the FG under pressure for the win. "

CUHS wrote on Nov 17, 2008 8:33 PM:

" First of all," truth be told," you should learn how to spell disappointed and then you should stop hating. I dont know who your team is because you failed to mention that. Here at CUHS we like to encourage the kids and considering the season that Central and JT have had we will be proud of them whatever the outcome of Fridays game is. I know Steel Canyon is a good team and has a great running back who is in the top 5 in SD section in rushing yards, but Central has a pretty good team that can pass and run. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 17, 2008 5:04 PM:

" Calpreps predicts a big win for El Capitan and a 28-21 victory for Steele Canyon over Central. "

Truth be told wrote on Nov 17, 2008 4:48 PM:

" Central, Brawley, and Holtville will lose this week, and Imperial will lose next week. Central will not be able to stop Steele Canyon's run game, and JT won't have time to throw. Brawley is going to get shreaded by the great Tanner Rust through the air. Holtville is going to get tore up on both sides of the ball.
The most disapointed team will be Central. The JT fan club will be the 2nd most disapointed group. "

arguilez86 wrote on Nov 17, 2008 4:05 PM:

" As expected, both teams gave the fans their money's worth! Now everyone is 0-0 again as far as I'm concerned, so to the I.V. teams headed into post-season play....KICK AZZ, TAKE NO PRISONERS AND REPRESENT! "

sarckees wrote on Nov 17, 2008 3:54 PM:

" hey my humbleopinion your an idiot do you know the rules? they have a safety halo its like 2 or 3 yards to catch the ball!! you probably only know soccer! "

OKAY wrote on Nov 17, 2008 1:47 PM:

" myhumbleopinion is just dumb. Central improved every game this year after the loss to Christian.

also just because u dont call a fair catch doesnt mean theyy can hit u before u catch and he dove right toward his knees.

Central hasnt been exposed to anything. Brawleys ..... wait il finish later "

The truth wrote on Nov 17, 2008 11:24 AM:

" Central has won the Bell 2-3 years now. Bird has done a great job in Central. Brawley played there best game of the year against Central they brought everything they had. It was not enough Central was just the better team. I dont buy into that Central would should have won by 30 points. In a leauge championship and Rivalry game like the Bell game anything happens. Central new Brawley was going to throw everything at them and they did. Congrats to Central they played there best game of the year and they came out on top. Also Central had another chance for a td that they turned over in the endzone would have won by more good job Central. "

sarckees wrote on Nov 17, 2008 6:23 AM:

" WHOOPS! GOOD LUCK!! "

sarckees wrote on Nov 17, 2008 6:22 AM:

" EVERYONE NEEDS TO JUST STOP AND PUT EVERYTHING A SIDE LETS ALL SUPPORT ALL THE VALLEY TEAMS!GGOD LUCK TO ALL THE BOYS IN THE PLAY OFFS!!!! "

myhumbleopinion wrote on Nov 17, 2008 12:13 AM:

" He wasn't out of bounds........my bad! "

myhumbleopinion wrote on Nov 17, 2008 12:12 AM:

" That was a legal hit on Ricky who should have been calling for a fair catch. He was out of bounds like his hit on Valdez and didn't get taunted after. He caught the ball so there wasn't interference. Brawley player showed class and sportsmanship.
If you would swap the coaching staff at Central and Brawley, Central would have been winning 50-0. They got outcoached and outplayed the last 3 years and had to win twice by small margins. I believe with the talent CENTRAL had this year versus the young team BRAWLEY fielded they should have blown them out by 30+. It was there weak schedule that has prevented CENTRAL from improving this season. Teams are going to see the offense stats they allowed vs. BRAWLEY and foam at the mouth. Add to the fact that Ricky Smith got more yards as a sophomore on his first carry two years ago than he did the entire game this year. CENTRAL has been exposed. Too bad, would like to see game at the Q represented by the Valley again. Hopefully in the near future. "

The truth wrote on Nov 16, 2008 11:23 PM:

" Congratulations to Coach Bird his staff and all the Central football players. This was a hard earned and well deserving Bell game win for Central. The Difference in the game Brawley could not stop Jt adams and the Central throwing game. That ended up setting up the Big run for Ricky to put them into field goal range. Brawley should have punted on 4th down instead they elected to go for it and well it didnt work out. Central you earned this win, you beat Brawley. Enjoy the Bell "

who me wrote on Nov 16, 2008 8:12 PM:

" excuses, excuses, excuses!!! There is always a risk of losing a player in every game. That's why every team needs to be prepared. It's a risk and the least we all want injured players.
So stop complaining and admit the Victory for CENTRAL!! GREAT JOB SPARTANS!! CUHS #1!!! "

SPARTAN wrote on Nov 16, 2008 4:39 PM:

" WE WON THE BELL GAME!!
THANKS CHRIS SMITH!!!
:)
I LOVE YOU GUYS...
CENTRAL ROCKS!!
THE BELL WILL STAY AT CENTRAL "

BTOWN PRIDE wrote on Nov 15, 2008 11:33 PM:

" THE COACHES JUST DIDNT GIVE HIM A CHANCE, HE STOPPED CENTRAL LAST YEAR!! HE COULDVE DONE IT AGAIN!! IM PROUD OF THE BRAWLEY BOYZ!! LETS KEEP UP YOUR B-TOWN PRIDE, FORGET ABOUT THE BELL GAME! WE CANT CHANGE THE OUTCOME, BUT WE CAN PROVE WE ARE BETTER THAN THEM IN PLAYOFFS!! "

BTOWN PRIDE wrote on Nov 15, 2008 11:31 PM:

" WELL I GUESS WE WILL NEVER KNOW IF DARREN CLARK OR FRANKIE MENDOZA WOULD HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE...IF YOU KNOW FRANKIE, YOU WOULD KNOW THAT THE KNEE BRACE WOULDNT HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE, HE WOULD HAVE PLAYED 110 PERCENT!! "

MJS wrote on Nov 15, 2008 6:23 PM:

" I haven't seen Central complain about it yet. I don't know why they didn't play stronger teams...last year they played Horizon and Francis Parker-which are smaller schools...but Brawley played smaller schools in VC and SFC. Maybe they just couldn't find teams...maybe next season they will. I don't really know who JT plans on throwing the ball to next season. Smith and Smith will be gone. I don't know who Wharton is going to throw to either. I would expect Dylan Mohamed to become like Reggie Bush next season. I guess Cota will replace Velasco at fullback. Frankie Mendoza, AB Oscugurea, Oscar Lizarrga, and Mohamed will join Wharton in the backfield. I would guess Babb will replace one of the linebackers.
I hope both teams do find tough teams to go against. I figure Brawley would keep playing the old rival in Indio, but with Imperial joining next year that will mean one less non-league game. On that subject I hope Calipatria joins the Desert League so that the other teams don't have to play in a league over the mountains. "

OCWildcat wrote on Nov 15, 2008 5:58 PM:

" Why isn't anyone talking about the seedings?! A 9-1 team should be seeded higher than 7! But not if they have a weak schedule! Keep on playing Escondido Charter, Coachella Valley, and Gila Ridge! "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 15, 2008 4:31 PM:

" I would not equate the hit on Ricky with the hit he put on Valdez two seasons ago. A Brawley player actually waited around Ricky to see if he was o.k. Ricky has a lot of friends that live in Brawley, and that are on Brawley's football team, despite how they felt after the Bell Game two seasons ago. Ricky actually made people upset for is mini-taunt that you can see if you view the game on KBC's website. You can actually watch the past three Bell Games on there. Bird was smart to try and get him the ball outside of the backfield to utilize his skills. I don't think Darren Clark is going to pursue football when he leaves Brawley high, but I would hope Ricky beefs up a little and trys to play at the next level. Are you impressed with Brawley's rush defense? Self is a good teacher. I think the SFC game was their worse vs the rush. Having Frankie join the other DBs next week would help slow down the great Tanner Rust. "

MJS-IVF wrote on Nov 15, 2008 4:10 PM:

" I thought the refs did the best they could. When you turnover the ball 3 times(the 4th...the 2nd pick for Wharton was when the game was out of reach) did the Wildcats in.
This not an excuse, cuz Central won fair and square, but when the IVPress preview coverboy...Darren Clark(the only senior in the backfield) is on crutches and the JR. back in Frankie Mendoza is on the sidelines with a knee brace...one would have to wonder if they would have made the difference of the three points...There is also the case that the other guys would'nt have stepped it up the way they did if those guys did play. Here is my whine...the hole that Ricky ran through to set up the field goal was the spot my nephew was plugging up before he broke his elbow. A win is a win because everyone has injuries...It looked like in pregame warmups that Ricky wasn't full speed...his two huge receptions a big put return proved me wrong. It truely is nice to have a field goal kicker who is money...I suggest Brawley buy a kicking net like Central has...I saw Bustos kicking into theirs right before the kick. "

we won no matter wat wrote on Nov 15, 2008 3:49 PM:

" you guys are so stupid Everyone of those penalties were compeletly fair. How bout u watch the game Brawleys line held on almost every play.

OH ye great DIRTY hit on ricky!!!
u should really be proud "

btown pride always wrote on Nov 15, 2008 3:35 PM:

" good game brawley.....u btown boys stepped it up....who cares if we didnt win the bell..you guys went out there and played with all your heart...you guys proved everyone wrong.its not all about luck its about TRADITION.....besides everyone in the crowd knew that those refs were totally on centrals side.....good luck btown boyz in the playoffs.....make btown proud....

p.s..
btown senior boyz....dont give up....so wat if you lost the bell...you still got your btown pride...we are proud on the way you guys played last night...we couldnt be more prouder...may you guys be successful in life...and let the past be the past.....btowns class of 2009 will always shine.. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 15, 2008 11:35 AM:

" Imperial gets the last seed and heads to Valley Center. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 15, 2008 11:32 AM:

" Holtville @ Foothill Christian "

OCWildcat wrote on Nov 15, 2008 11:29 AM:

" Teams with more losses jumped over Central. Strength of schedule!! "

OCWildcat wrote on Nov 15, 2008 11:16 AM:

" #7 Central vs #10 Steele Canyon, #12Brawley @ #5 El Capitan "

ceenntrrall wrote on Nov 15, 2008 11:00 AM:

" woohoo bby.. central won the bell.. everyone knew they would win. they did really good.. thank you chris smith "

darlen23 wrote on Nov 15, 2008 2:14 AM:

" GOOD JOB SPARTANS !!!!

I AM EXPECTING TO HEAR THAT BELL RING PROUDLY AT THE CHRISTMAS PARADE !!!! "

cuhs wrote on Nov 15, 2008 12:10 AM:

" A WIN is a WIN! CENTRAL WON THE BELL GAMEE! stop blaming the refs p***ycats! "

Valley football fan wrote on Nov 14, 2008 11:22 PM:

" Central wins the Bell. Tough to be the year that losses the Bell. Does that mean that Bishop will step down? Will Bird stay at Central? "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 14, 2008 11:07 PM:

" How would a Brawley @ Central game be next week? More likely Brawley will head up the hill as the 11 or 12 and face either
Serra, Steele Canyon, Saints, El Capitan or Point Loma. None of those games would be easy. "

IVfootball-MJS wrote on Nov 14, 2008 10:58 PM:

" DIII update from the final regular season night-
This may knock Central to a home game next week-Ramona tied Number 2 Oceanside 33-33 and now sit at 8-1-1
Valhalla wins big tonight and goes to 9-1
They lose the league title since their only loss was to the Champs of Grossmont South-Helix
And Cathedral won 70-something over Scripps Ranch go to 10-0 and wins the Eastern League
Saints beat Patrick Henry and go to 6-4. This may be the team that falls out of the top 4 allowing Central a bye.
El Capitan beat Santana 21-7 and goes to 7-3 but wins the Grossmont North title.
But Serra lost big to Hoover but still wins the Western League title and go to 7-3
Another bad thing for Central is that Christian falls from the ranks of the unbeaten 45-21 to Francis Parker to lose their league title. "

btown always wrote on Nov 14, 2008 10:50 PM:

" central freakin did not play good at all tonite....i thought it was goin to be a shoutout...the only reason why central won was the stupid penalties against brawley.........brawley came out ready to play and left their heart out on the field.....classic moment was wen rubio tackes smith...that moment was priceless.......ahahhahah....central u guyz just won cause of the refs...the bell will always belong to btown.....it all about TRADITION!!!!!GO BTOWN BOYZ "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 14, 2008 10:08 PM:

" Adams had 175 yards passing. Brawley's and the rest of the numbers will be here manana. "

IVfootball -MJS wrote on Nov 14, 2008 9:56 PM:

" Central won 16-13. J.T. Adams was cool under pressure and took the game into control on the tie drive and the winning field goal. Brawley came to play and only one of their turnovers led to Central points. Brawley's offense did a pretty decent job. Wharton threw the one pick, but was pretty solid throughout. Dylan Mohamed had a nice game going over 100 yards combined in the first half. The Bell goes to Central and maybe they can get a top 4 seed and a bye. If they don't get the bye the will host next week. The Brawley radio broadcast feels that Brawley will get a road game next week. Congrats to JT Adams and the Central Spartans. Rafael Bustos made up for his missed extra point with the 40 yard field goal with little time left on the clock. "

just wondering wrote on Nov 14, 2008 5:26 PM:

" if the game gets out of hand will bishop go home before the game is over.don`t want any more brawley kids hurt "

cmon cats wrote on Nov 14, 2008 3:29 PM:

" Brawleys Oline is good. "

ljbt wrote on Nov 14, 2008 2:24 PM:

" This game will depend on how good the O-line plays for both teams. It really doesnt matter who runs the ball for Central, because the holes in the o-line have been opening up all year long, anyone can run the ball through those holes. And for Brawleys o-line, had it not been for them, they wouldnt have beat Palo Verde in the last minute of the game. All they hype has been with the players in the QB or RB position, but none of it would have been possible, for both teams, if it werent for the guys in the trenches. So watch the game on the line of scrimmage, it will dictate the outcome of the game. I have no prediction and really dont care who wins, just that no one gets hurt on a cheap shot, because both teams need to be healthy for the playoffs. "

CUHS wrote on Nov 14, 2008 7:42 AM:

" The pass defense was a little shaky at the beginning of the year but they have tightened it up. Cody Johnson has filled in for Creiglow nicely and now that Joey and Brett are back they will stop the run up the middle actually they will punish anyone who comes their way. Tyler has been playing noseguard and just running circles around dlinemen while Pearson and Delgado direct everything inside and get to the qb on pass plays. "

CUHS wrote on Nov 14, 2008 7:32 AM:

" I think this is Centrals best offense in a long time , if not ever. I cant remember the last time they could pass the ball like they do now. Which opens up the run because teams have to respect the pass or get lit up. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 14, 2008 1:07 AM:

" I would like to read or hear what non-spartan and non-wildcat fans think the outcome would really be. The Palo Verde broadcaster thinks it will be a 10-14 point victory for Central. 49 points would be the most ever by Central vs Brawley in the Bell Game-but if that happend that wouldn't mean that this is Central's best team ever...would it? "

erhernan wrote on Nov 13, 2008 11:41 PM:

" I think we may be seeing the biggest crowd ever tomorrow night. I heard possibly 10,000! Wow! With that said Ive seen many Central games this year, and I know Brawley did lose some great players to injury, but this Central team is for real. Its going to be a fight, ONLY if Brawley can score some points throwing the ball, but if not..its going to be a blowout. I know Wildcat fans don't want to believe it, but I think a blowout loss is going to happen. That young Brawley team should be a great team, in the next couple of years though. But then again you never know. Prediction: Central 49 Brawley 7. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 12, 2008 4:43 PM:

" Bill Dickens is from the Union-Tribune. He knows the valley sports scene pretty well. The Valley has had an insider with Maxpreps the last few years too. "

CUHS wrote on Nov 12, 2008 4:05 PM:

" Who gave that info to max preps? That is great publicity for the valley. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 12, 2008 3:36 PM:

" I posted it on the KBC Forum. I'll have the highlights of the game posted on max next week. "

CUHS wrote on Nov 12, 2008 3:02 PM:

" Maxpreps has an article about the bell game on its home page. "

IVF wrote on Nov 11, 2008 3:35 PM:

" The refs who will be at the Bell Game are the same refs that have reffed the whole season in the valley-IVL and DL. BTW Brawley fans were calling out a Brawley ref for the last Bell Game in Brawley-Late hit and the Clark PIC 6.

NOTE TO THE IVP-the Union Tribune doesn't have an image verification system set up to post...just an email address, which is already set-up when you register your account. "

FYI wrote on Nov 11, 2008 12:04 PM:

" Brawley will play alot of their varsity players in the J.V. game to try and prove a point but they wont have a chance in the Varsity game and they know it- the only thing that will help them stay in the game is the Refs... we all know how they like to screw with visiting teams in Brawley! "

sarckees wrote on Nov 11, 2008 6:23 AM:

" so were not a team if we dont have the bell for three years? thats stupid!you guys and your history! HISTORY ALSO SHOWS WE WOULD NEVER HAVE A BLACK PRESIDENT! "

EL TOPO wrote on Nov 10, 2008 9:51 PM:

" Look, I think Central is going to beat Brawley. I graduated from Brawley. But Central is talking like they have been winning ever year. When you guys have a run like Brawley did, you can talk s*#t. Beat Brawley 3 straight years and maybe we can call you a "team". I'll give you guys this year (maybe). The game still has to be played. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 10, 2008 9:22 PM:

" The Spread Closed at 7 (Central 28 Brawley 21) "

b_town wrote on Nov 10, 2008 9:09 PM:

" excuuuuse me but from the sound of these message board posts, Central is trying to hype themselves up. Some of the posts say that most IV teams strive to beat Brawley, so of course they're going to play harder against Brawley, not Central. Plus....let's just look at the record...exactly how long has Central had the Bell? Half as long as Brawley, so saying the bell belongs in Central is just wrong.
We'll just have to wait and see now won't we.

It's all tradition baybee!!! "

GO CENTRAL wrote on Nov 10, 2008 8:29 PM:

" JUST SHUT UP AND WAIT TILL FRIDAY BOO HOO HOO!!CRY BABYS!! "

GO CENTRAL wrote on Nov 10, 2008 8:27 PM:

" OUR YEAR!HA HA "

btown wrote on Nov 10, 2008 8:26 PM:

" central.....just cause u guyz have been scoring big doesnt mean your gunna win bell game....so all you central people just shut up and wait until friday..the bell is stayin where it belongs..in BRAWLEY!!... "

GO CENTRAL wrote on Nov 10, 2008 8:22 PM:

" WELL ITS NOT DARREN CLARK,HOPE HE GETS WELL SOON,THATS THE ONLY PLAYER THAT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! MOHAMMAD DON'T WANT NONE!!WHO EVER IT IS IT DON'T MATTER IT'S ARE YEAR!!!! "

Btown owns central boo hoo hoo wrote on Nov 10, 2008 7:31 PM:

" Someone is coming back from injury this week. You will have to wait and see who it will be. "

CUHS wrote on Nov 10, 2008 7:11 PM:

" Its been a long time since the Spartans have put a whoopin on the Wildcats, but I think thats exactly what will happen on Friday. See you at the Bell game and dont forget your rally towels. "

CUHS wrote on Nov 10, 2008 7:06 PM:

" Coach Bird and the boys have done a great job mixing up the run and pass. I think this is Birds year to show the IV that He is just as good of a coach as Bishop. "

CUHS wrote on Nov 10, 2008 7:03 PM:

" I agree, Central has improved. They can run and they can pass on offense. The defense has done an excellent job the past few weeks only giving up 43 points the last four games. "

debanded wrote on Nov 10, 2008 5:12 PM:

" Brawley is in for a good A## whooping and they know it! Central is the only team in IV that has improved every week- Its impressive to see how well they are developing. And what about the excellent play calling all of a sudden!!Im afraid it is going to be a boring Bell Game--on to the Q SPARTANS!! "

btown 42 Bell Game Victories wrote on Nov 10, 2008 3:46 PM:

" Paul Ingrahm, Adrian Rubio, and Leo Torres are going to make Adams eat grass all night. Look for J.C. Cota to do some damage on the running backs too. I predict Valdez with a pic for a touchdown and Romero with a pic too. Sorry CUHS you are leaving btown with an L. "

Football wrote on Nov 10, 2008 3:40 PM:

" What about Khyle Pearson? "

peety20 wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:42 PM:

" i would also like to add that the defense will smash all over the kittens offense and imma also call out that delgado will get 3 sacks...killa cam will injure 3 players...and sam castro will get 1 pick wit 7 tackles "

George Rogers wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:59 AM:

" Imperial Tigers Vs. El Centroid Spartans! "

PEETY20 wrote on Nov 9, 2008 9:18 PM:

" CENTRAL TAKING THIS ONE 54-17
FORGET BOUT DA PAST
4 NAMES BEANER TOWN WILL BE GETTING SMASHED ON BY ARE RICKY SMITH, JT ADAMS, CHARLIE MORENO, AND CHRIS SMITH
END OF DISCUSSIOn "

C.U.H.S. 94 wrote on Nov 9, 2008 8:46 AM:

" BRAWLEY FANS SOUNDS SCARED. WE'LL SEE FRIDAY NO MORE TALKING.STOP TALKIN ABOUT DA PAST, ITZ ABOUT DA PRESENT. "

myhumbleopinion wrote on Nov 9, 2008 7:04 AM:

" Hey Dagdadan, weren't you on KBC forum bragging about how you injured Dylan Mohammed? How come you aren't bragging about who you hurt this week......oh yeah, you guys didn't tackle anyone all night. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 8, 2008 11:13 PM:

" Even with Darren they would still be without Frankie Mendoza who made a critical first down catch in last years Bell Game. Its Centrals game to lose now. They didn't put up multiple 60 point games in the IVL that I could remember. I'm not sure that in 98 did they put these kind of whoopings on Calexico, Palo Verde, and Southwest. "

The truth wrote on Nov 8, 2008 10:58 PM:

" Brawley even if they had Darren would not beat this Central team. This is the best Central team they have had since 1998. "

brawely fan wrote on Nov 8, 2008 8:45 PM:

" the only reason why central hasnt lost any games is because they played sorry teams...brawley in the other hand played higher ranked teams..thats the only reason why...the fact that clark is gone for the season might screw us up at bell game..but i think that the boyz this year will step it up and prove all of u CENTRAL fans wrong......besides i here that central chokes at bell game...maybe this year theyll get to confident....GO BRAWLEY "

dagdagan wrote on Nov 8, 2008 8:11 PM:

" oo dont give me that sh*t about respect man if they wanted respect they wooda beaten christian so dont give me that and as for escondido they didnt pass they dont have two 1000 yard rushers for nuttin so quit makin excuses for central "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 8, 2008 3:41 PM:

" Zay Shepherd had 19 carries for 85 yards in Upper Iowa's season ending victory today. It was his most productive game on the ground. Final season stats are not known as of yet. Two weeks ago his Brawley teammate Derick Barkum had a 42 yard punt return vs USC. Their teammate Mike Mohamed plays vs USC tonight on ABC.
Imperial's Robert Thomas currently of the Raiders was put on IR and will be out the rest of the season. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 8, 2008 2:31 PM:

" Valley football fan
wrote on Nov 8, 2008 2:04 PM:

" ivf I know this, years from now it wont matter who played or didnt play no one will remember that. What they will remember is who won the Bell that year.

People do remember the players and actually the winning plays in games that were close.

Valley Football fan...read your post...your tune has changed alot during the season...You've seen Central improve.

Both Palo Verde and Calexico want to beat Brawley more than Central every year. They both came as close as ever, and actually had leads in their games versus the Wildcats...They came into the games vs Central down. Coach Bird is a good coach and a smart man, he isn't letting his team feel like world beaters just yet. Bird won the Bell just two years ago. This team is better on offense but not as good on defense-Bentley and Signortti were good at stopping the run. A 35-21 Central victory seems more realistic than the 50-14 score. Brawley's offense puts up more yards than Palo Verde or Calexico. Plan on a hard hitting game. I don't know if this game could match last years hits...one of the hardest hitting games I'veseen. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 8, 2008 2:20 PM:

" The excuses were meant for the coach not quiting. I know this much about football-Central is not puting up 50 points on Brawley. Brawley has a time possession offense. They will keep the ball on the ground, and will grind out as much time as they can, in order to keep Centrals powerful offense on the sidelines.
Valhalla put up 35 and Valley Center put up 28. Both offenses were pretty darn good.

So I guess it would be a huge upset if Brawley retains the Bell?

The computer rankings after last night have Central 9th in DIII and Brawley 11th.
Serra won their league and will have a home game. "

Valley football fan wrote on Nov 8, 2008 2:04 PM:

" ivf I know this, years from now it wont matter who played or didnt play no one will remember that. What they will remember is who won the Bell that year. "

jqspartan wrote on Nov 8, 2008 1:52 PM:

" SHAPIRO,
LETS JUST SAY THAT INJURIES ARE PART OF FOOTBALL AND EVERY TEAM GOES THROUGH THIS. I FORGOT YOU DON'T KNOW TRUE FOOTBALL BECAUSE YOUR LOOKING FOR EXCUSES. A TRUE FAN UNDERSTANDS THIS!!!!

CENTRAL 50 BRAWLEY 14 !!! "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 8, 2008 1:02 PM:

" Dagdagan, the Valley gets the least respect of any territory in the San Diego Section. Teams from the Valley have to impress us much as possible in order to get a decent seed in the playoffs. One of the top teams-Escondido put up a lot of points on your team...Central did the same. So when it comes time to argue what seed Central should get it can look at that information. Winning the Bell is not the biggest prize anymore. Since Brawley made it to the Q, that is now the biggest goal for other IVL teams. Even Palo Verde made it there.
When the preseason player of the year, and your second best player are out for the year, I don't think it means as much if Brawley loses the Bell, and I don't think it will affect Bishop in a way that he would quit. "

dagdagan wrote on Nov 8, 2008 10:22 AM:

" thats bullsh*t man y dont u guys talk bout how they kept passin with the first team in there in the 4th quarter huh oo but if we do tyhat were bad sportsman "

sarckees wrote on Nov 8, 2008 8:21 AM:

" Hey,someone told me they seen bishop in the calexico side and they said you should have seen the look on his face!but i didnt see him! "

Valley football fan wrote on Nov 7, 2008 10:56 PM:

" Bishop may want to think about retiring after the spanking that Central is going to put on that program. "

ivfootball wrote on Nov 7, 2008 10:27 PM:

" Adams had 6 touchdown passes he was 10 for 15 for 325 yards. Another QB threw a touchdown pass so Central had 400 yards thru the air in their total destruction of the Calexico defense. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 7, 2008 9:36 PM:

" My predictions for teams making the playoffs from the Imperial Valley 1. Central top 8 seed in DIII 2. Imperial top 8 seed in DIV 3. Brawley top 12 seed DIII 4. Holtville top 12 seed DV. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 7, 2008 9:22 PM:

" So Central is getting better...scored more points against Calexico than Southwest or than they did versus Palo Verde. Maybe they will put up 60 on Brawley. Maybe they can do something in the playoffs. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 7, 2008 8:48 PM:

" Another blow-out win for the Spartans. Looking at what Brawley did vs the three other IVL teams and what Central did to them it is easy to see that Central is now a heavy favorite in the Bell Game. I realistic spread would now be around 17. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:41 PM:

" This is true sarkees...the spread will go up if Central beats Calexico, and what ever happens to all the other teams they have encountered.
A Central blow-out should give the Spartans a bye. A close victory would give them a first round home game. "

sarckees wrote on Nov 6, 2008 3:13 PM:

" thats a hypothetical projection not the actual calpreps projection we got to wait and see next week! "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:31 PM:

" I on the other hand would make Central a 10 point favorite because their kicker is good. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:29 PM:

" http://www.calpreps.com/cgi-bin/2008/project_matchup.pl "

GO CENTRAL wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:39 PM:

" DUDE YOU A LIAR JUST WENT TO CAL PREPS THEY DONT EVEN HAVE THE PROJECTIONS FOR NEXT WEEK!!HOW ARE JUST GONNA MAKE UP SOME STUFF,YOUR A DORK!!!! "

Central 8-2 Brawley 6-4 and the 2008 IVL Champs wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:46 AM:

" calpreps has Central winning 27 to 21 so the spread is currently 6. I would move up that up to 28 to 21 due to the Central kicker. "

Central_Spartan wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:32 PM:

" alright this is ridiculous
I dont see how anyone is predicting a close game. Im not saying thats a promise cause i know brawey always come hard, but seriously. and i dont know how Shapiro think that brawley has a great defense let alone great DB's. We've watched tape and Aaron and the rest of Palo Verde made them look like fools and thats not even mentioning the other teams they played. When we come hard, dont be expecting a close game "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 4, 2008 1:41 PM:

" sarckees
wrote on Sep 30, 2008 3:21 PM:

" brawley played desert mirage who's desert mirage??if brawley was winning nobody would be saying anything,but since there having a tough start let say everthing negative about central! "
Brawley played Desert Hot Springs-
Sarkees, I've broadcasted Central games and have been to a few others where I was rooting for Central a couple of years ago, I just haven't been there this season. My nephew plays for Brawley just to clue you in. He was the guy who blocked the Calexico PAT last week, and I have had Central #1 in the Valley all season on www.ivfootball.com
You could add some info about Central if you would like. "

DATDUDE 94REPRES. C.U.H.S. wrote on Nov 4, 2008 8:52 AM:

" CENTRAL IZ GONE SHOCK DA VALLEY AT DA BELL I'VE WENT AND CHECKED DEM OUT AGAINST P.V. YELLOWJACKETS AND IT WAS OVER AT HALF TIME, AND IF I CAN RECALL BRAWLEY HAD A HARD TIME WITH THEM DA WHOLE GAME AND THEN THEY STRUGGLED WITH CALEXICO COME ON.IF CENTRAL BRING THEY A-GAME FOR DA NEXT TWO GAMES ITS A WRAP FOR DA DOGS AND DA CATS.LEAVE NO DOUBTS. SPARTANS 4 LIFE "

sarckees wrote on Nov 4, 2008 6:33 AM:

" Shapiro were so glad we dont see you at the central games cause your such a hater! "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:46 PM:

" I hope Jt well, but once he sees a real defense hes going to have to deal with the learning curve. They may be the only IVL team to make the playoffs so I will be rooting for them. Im just looking at their strength of schedule and the teams that they will meet up with in the playoffs. Teams that play hard teams each and every Friday Night. Calexico may give them a game. Brawley's DBs will be the best that they have seen all year though.
Brawley has been tested-vs Pete Thomas from Valhalla and Tyler Bernard of Valley Center-throw in Hatfield from Indio and they have seen great QBs already...so they will be ready.
Nothing against JT(Ive seen him play as a freshman and as a sophmore) he is not in Pete or Tyler's class just yet. I know that Brawley will not be scared due to who theyve gone against. Brawley gave up 139 rushing yards last week and will be going against the strongest rushing attack in Central. The more I break this game down the more I feel its will be just as close as the past two years. Brawleys super sophmores are classic BrawleyFootballPlayers. "

FYI wrote on Nov 3, 2008 4:10 PM:

" Centrals JT Adams is definitely going to make the difference in the CIF playoffs-he has given Central a whole other demension-they are a complete team now. There only slight weakness is the secondary...but over all they are looking stronger and more confident with every win. All of I.V. should be proud that they will represent us in the Playoffs!!GO SPARTANS!!!! "

eljefe1961 wrote on Nov 2, 2008 10:33 AM:

" BAD SPORTSMAN, "DAG" "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 2, 2008 1:09 AM:

" CLARK SARCHET, El Centro "

dagdagan wrote on Nov 2, 2008 12:32 AM:

" why do u guys hate calexico so much??? we play our hearts out against brawley and we lose by one when according to u guys we were supposed to lose by 3 touchdowns come on u guys need to give credit where its due and apparently u guys dont no how "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 1, 2008 3:06 PM:

" I think this is Centrals best team in quite some time, but it is also one of the strongest DIII seasons in quite some time. The KBC forum has the computer rankings posted, and it has Central currently 9th in its rankings due to all the above teams strength of schedule. I would hope, like always that the Valley teams do well in the playoffs, but I also know the Valley's track record in recent playoff games. A victory over Brawley would be Centrals biggest win of the season...currently Santana is ranked lower than Brawley. Santana's biggest victory to date was over Imperial. The KBC announcer stated that Jon Adams has a very strong arm and that is something that could propel Central over a first round team. "

adams24 wrote on Nov 1, 2008 2:46 PM:

" well, its not earlier in the season and personally, I think Central is going to surprise alot of people in S.D. when they go into the playoffs at 9-1. Their only loss coming to an undefeated Christian. Oh yeah, why hasnt anybody mentioned the Christian vs. Santa Fe Christian game. Central lost to Christian, Brawley lost to Santa Fe Christian and when those two teams played last week, Christian killed them. Just another measuring stick for the Bell game. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 1, 2008 12:55 PM:

" OK I will clear it up for sarkees-Central played a pushover in Escondido Charter earlier this season, just as Brawley played an easy to beat team in that being Desert Hot Springs-so I should have wrote-The teams that will be in the DIII playoffs wont be as easy as teams that Central and Brawley blewout earlier this season. "

sarckees wrote on Nov 1, 2008 7:43 AM:

" GO CENTRAL! NEED I SAY MORE? "

sarckees wrote on Nov 1, 2008 7:33 AM:

" there not even dIII schools "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Nov 1, 2008 1:06 AM:

" Little bit of a shake-up in DIII last night-Saints lost, Ramona lost, and Pt. Loma lost. Central may movie up to the top 8 in the computer rankings. Central may get a break and get an easy first round team to play, but what if it were a Leslie Rodgers led Pointers team heading to Central? Oh and Steele Canyon lost too. I really don't see an IVL team getting past the first round this year...its too stacked. Escondido Charter and Desert Hot Springs will not be in the DIII playoffs... "

Throw Deep wrote on Nov 1, 2008 12:13 AM:

" Watched the Cathedral Catholic/Patrick Henry game tonight, and it was another episode of "The Tyler Gaffney Show" as usual. DIII is loaded this year with great teams so I'm hoping the IVL brings it! "

ramos5 wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:31 PM:

" Imperial Beats Holtville!
50-0
Last Battle! "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:32 PM:

" It would more shattering of a loss for the 8-1 Spartans to lose than it would be for a 5-4 Wildcat team...so there is no excuse there...just a fact. Central has the confidence and Brawley is the team that may be doubting itself. If Bishop and Self come up with a game plan to slow down Central's Offense it will be a huge bummer for coach Bird. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:23 PM:

" Another 4th quarter comeback for Brawley and another blowout victory for Central...all signs show Central killing Brawley in the Bell Game. Brawley has two weeks off to prepare for the Spartans and CUHS is going up against another team that let a 4th quarter lead slip back into the hands of the Wildcats-Central will kill Calexico by 28 or more next week. Calexico will feel just like Palo Verde did this week-Can't believe they had Brawley finally down in a game, but just let it slip away. See you all at the Bell Game-Brawley goes in at 3-0 in league. "

wildcatdown wrote on Oct 31, 2008 8:48 PM:

" here we go again,excuss's for brawley,on anther school.look at calexico,build 2 juniorhighs and only have it a upper class sch
ool.spartans will destroy wildcats.. 38-13.
here comes the bell,where it belongs in el centro. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Oct 30, 2008 2:33 PM:

" It wont be that big of blow to Brawley if Btown loses the Bell. Seeing Darren Clark moitionless for a half hour on Valhalla's field was the big blow. Brawley lost the bell at home two years ago anyhow. Did you see how crummy they played in their playoff win and their destruction against eventual champ St. Augustine? Losing for the first time in almost a decade was much more of a disaster than if they lose this season without the IVPress preview coverboy-Clark. If Brawley can win in a blowout over Calexico and still lose to CENTRAL I think they might squeeze in...it does depend on what happens over the mtns. "

OCWildcat wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:55 AM:

" It's too early to predict anything. Two team s ranked above BUHS: Mt Miguel and Monte Vista may not finish with a .500 record. They play eachother tomorrow night, but MV still has to play Helix and must win their last 3 to finish at 6-4. MM plays Valhalla next wk followed by Steele Canyon, they are not favored in those 3 games. The big game in D3 is the Serra-Pt. Loma game. The winner will most likely win theor league and host a 1st round game. SO, a lot is still to be determined, and hopefully both Central and Brawley will be in the playoffs. "

Valley football fan wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:54 PM:

" I dont think that Brawley at 5-5 would make the playoffs. There are not going to be anyother teams at 5-5 that will get in. Brawley right now is currently ranked 12th in DIII and right behind them looking in is Castle Park. Castle Park however may end up winning there leauge if so there guranteed a playoff spot. So no Bell no playoffs for Cats.

If Central wants to deliver a huge blow to the Brawley program, Beat Brawley in the Bell. This would be a huge defeat for Brawley. It would mean no Bell no playoff for the first time in over a decade and at 5-5 there worse season since Bishop took over at Brawley. Everything is riding on the Bell Game in Brawley this year. I mean everything, may be the biggest win for Central in over a decade. "

OCWildcat wrote on Oct 28, 2008 11:34 AM:

" Congrats are due to Brawley Alum Mike Mohamed. Mike was picked as the Pac-10 Defensive player of the week for his performance aginst UCLA: nine solo tackles, including a sack and two stops for loss, and returned an interception 19 yards for a touchdown! He was also recognized by the Pac-10 as the "Muscle Milk California Student-Athlete of the Week!" Here's a link to a good article about Mike's performance: http://www.dailycal.org/article/103271/alualu_mohamed_shine_in_stingy_defensive_effort "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Oct 26, 2008 9:38 PM:

" A 5-5 Brawley would beat out another DIII with a 5-5 record based on past first round victories...maybe. The Palo Verde Broadcast crew stated that not as many fans as usual travled as they are well known for, and the CIF San Diego top TWO were at the game so bringing them into the playoffs to generate money may be thrown out the window...and actually kind of a conspiracy theory. Even if they win the bell and go 6-4 they may have to hit the road...unless the CIF Book is correct and league champs get a home game????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Luckily most of it is decided on the field. "

Valley football fan wrote on Oct 26, 2008 12:39 AM:

" If Brawley loses the Bell they may not even make the playoffs. "

ljbt wrote on Oct 25, 2008 10:32 PM:

" erhernan and sarckees..instead of complaining about the refs, why don't both you get out of the stands and onto the field? Sounds like the refs can use your expertise? "

erhernan wrote on Oct 25, 2008 10:37 AM:

" I was at the Central-Southwest game and yeah those fumbles are gonna hurt them down the line. But overall they still played a very good game. Way too much speed for Southwest to handle. Central is playing with a lot of confidence and are throwing the ball better. You are right 'sarckees' some of those calls were HORRRIBLE. Every game ive seen this year, it seems like the refs are inconsistent when calling pass interferece and sometimes holding, and it confuses the players. "

fyi wrote on Oct 25, 2008 7:48 AM:

" Central makes too many errors-they can come back against IVL teams easily but the San Diego teams will punish them-beating Southwest is nothing to pound their chest about. If they keep fumbling they will not get past the first round of CIF!J.T. seems to be getting more confident though. Glad to see that Coach Bird recognizes the need for a passing quarterback. "

sarckees wrote on Oct 25, 2008 7:13 AM:

" Southwest can thank those reff,s for those points! those were the worse calls i've seen all year! No wonder those San Diego teams always complain about our reff's in the valley!GOOD JOB CENTRAL! "

adams24 wrote on Oct 25, 2008 12:54 AM:

" Hey brawleyfan, central also scored as many points in the first half as brawley did the whole game. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Oct 24, 2008 9:55 PM:

" Brawley pulls out a miracle. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Oct 24, 2008 9:42 PM:

" Spartans look like this is their year in the IVL. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Oct 24, 2008 9:25 PM:

" Central works over Southwest in a much more impressive way than Brawley did. Good Job Spartans...another tough loss for the young Eagles. "

Brawley Fan wrote on Oct 24, 2008 8:27 PM:

" Looks like Central gave up 11 more points to the Eagles in the first half than SW scored against Brawley during the whole game. "

non-spartan fan wrote on Oct 21, 2008 9:09 PM:

" Bird is the best thing to happen to Central since the days of Cal Jones-they won a Bell Game and only lost 7-0 last game. Before he came back to coach they lost 50-0 to Brawley. Why get rid of him? I do understand that he wasn't getting too much support from the board or community, and that was the reason he went to Brawley High before the Bell Game last season. Any guesses to why he was over there? NO SUPPORT-Same as it was for Dagnino in Palo Verde-but now they have some more support. "

Valley football fan wrote on Oct 20, 2008 2:03 AM:

" I dont think Bird would leave Central after this year. From what I hear Central frosh team is pretty good and well coached. "

dmarino wrote on Oct 19, 2008 10:05 PM:

" Heard that Coach Bird is leaving Central after this season..anyone know if its true?? The J.V. team is @ 2 wins & 4 losses. They may have done better against Imperial if Imperial didnt bring down so many of their Varsity players. Lots of Imperial penalties were not called by the refs also. They should do better against Southwest. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Oct 19, 2008 2:14 PM:

" Brawley 35 P.V. 21 "

erhernan wrote on Oct 19, 2008 1:59 PM:

" Palo Verde vs. Brawley is going to be a great game. At first I was unsure about Palo Verde's impact in the IVL, since they loss against Imperial, who barely beat Calexico.If Quintanilla runs wild and the Yellowjackets play hard at home, expect a VERY close game.

Central will not take their cross town rival Southwest lightly next week, and they shouldn't. Its a rivalry game, and embarrassing a rival at home is pretty important. "

mj ivf wrote on Oct 17, 2008 11:02 PM:

" Quintanilla, Aaron #7

Palo Verde

20 touchdowns so far this season with 6 against Calexico on October 17th. "

OCWildcat wrote on Oct 17, 2008 12:54 PM:

" Brawley JV is 6-0. They only play Central once. "

Valley football fan wrote on Oct 17, 2008 12:05 PM:

" What the record of the Central and Sw jv teams? What does the Central vs SW jv game look like? Who will win the JV game. Whats the record of the Brawley jv. Does the Brawley Jv still play Central twice? I know the Frosh do. "

OCWildcat wrote on Oct 17, 2008 11:51 AM:

" I guess "felixh21" didn't go to the Brawley-Southwest JV game. BRAWLEY JV ANOTHER IVL WIN!! 35-16.... "

Valley football fan wrote on Oct 16, 2008 11:41 PM:

" Wharton at Qb nice. He played a good game last week. Will be intersting to see how this plays out. I am kinda excited about this. "

mj ivfootball wrote on Oct 16, 2008 7:32 PM:

" Wharton to start against Southwest and Mohamed moves into the backfield. "

debanded wrote on Oct 14, 2008 9:42 PM:

" The J.V. coaches are not inspiring the boys....they are trying to play stupid mental games with them - They had to sit and watch the Varsity game @ Santana H.S. after they lost their J.V.game. The coaches would not allow them to eat, drink or talk to anyone. It wasnt until a spectator and angry parents mentioned that these boys had gone several hours without eating and still had a long evening before they got home that they were allowed any food. The players are not responding to their stupid antics..they need to know that the coaches are behind them whether they win or lose. They actually had very good defense against Christian J.V. and only lost 7-0. But the coaches are only aknowledging that they lost. "

mj wrote on Oct 14, 2008 8:56 PM:

" your kind of loose on what happened. What happened again? "

debanded wrote on Oct 14, 2008 8:36 PM:

" Speaking of J.V. teams-Centrals J.V. team has some serious coaching problems! Many good freshman players quit when they found out they were keeping the same J.V. coaches. They were a good solid team their freshman season under coach Walker but are struggling with Coach Salgado's staff...The write up on he and his staff earlier this week were actually kind. After the incident at Santana H.S. he told the players he and his staff were angry at them for not winning against Christian J.V. and were not going to show up for practice the whole next week. They gave up on the boys..what kind of coaching is this? They should be supporting there boys not giving up on them! Dont they get paid to coach?? "

MJ wrote on Oct 14, 2008 3:47 PM:

" felixh21
wrote on Oct 14, 2008 2:10 PM:

" SOUTHWEST J.V ANOTHER WIN!!!! "

Brawley's J.V. plays Southwest this week. I'm predicting a win for the Wildcats. Donald Wharton did a great job on varsity last week so I don't think a J.V. team will be able to shut him down. They also have Raven Smith, Alec Babb, Oscar Lizarraga, and Eric Vialobos that also play on varsity as sophmores. Good luck to Southwest's JV anyways. Good to see the future of the Eagles is looking bright. Just will be a bummer week for the purple at all three levels. Brawley has had a bad year against great teams. Southwest is a little bit raw this season. "

felixh21 wrote on Oct 14, 2008 2:10 PM:

" SOUTHWEST J.V ANOTHER WIN!!!! "

Valley football fan wrote on Oct 11, 2008 10:46 AM:

" Brawleys school enrollment has dropped slightly, over the past few years. Not really that much I still see Brawley growing in the years to come. Think there could be a new highschool within 2-3 years more. "

ivfootball dot com wrote on Oct 10, 2008 10:42 PM:

" Brawley's school population has been dropping so I don't think there will be a new high school. Two 850 person schools? "

wildcatdown wrote on Oct 10, 2008 10:24 PM:

" wait tell brawely has to build another high school,then they will be in the dumps ..having to build from scratch "

debanded wrote on Oct 9, 2008 6:56 PM:

" The bell game will come down to play calling-that is where Central comes up short. Isnt play calling one of the key assets to being a good winning coach? Coach Bird is too predictable he lacks creativity-sure he has prepared his kids well and they play their hearts-considering the size of most of his players they have done well. But his poor play calling was the main reason Central lost the Bell last year..Doesnt seem like he learned anything from that game-still stinks at play calling!! I feel sorry for the players this will be their barrier to getting past the first round of the playoffs. "

Valley football fan wrote on Oct 9, 2008 10:15 AM:

" I never said that Bird was not a good coach. Just that he always seems to get outcoached by Bishop. Maybe Brawley just plays harder in the Bell game I dont know.

Bird though has done a good job bringing the pride back to Central. Central had gone through about a 8 year stretch where they were just horrible. I would not say that they are as good as before they split the schools though. "

mj ivf wrote on Oct 6, 2008 4:10 PM:

" I actually think Bird and his staff have done a heck of a job bring Central back. They played well against Pt. Loma and Lincoln in the playoffs...just coming up a little short. Central Pride seems to be back too. The Spartans have regrouped to pre split days. "

Valley football fan wrote on Oct 5, 2008 11:51 PM:

" Bishop from Brawley will also outcoach Bird from Central in the Bell game too. He has been doing it for years. Last year central had more talent but they got outcoached in the Bell game by Bishop and Brawley won. "

debanded wrote on Oct 5, 2008 9:37 PM:

" Central didnt get smoked..they chocked and got out coached...again..read the interviews GOCENTRAL- the Christian players and coaches said they focused on Ricky Smith...why???Because everyone knows you key in on Centrals star and its over! There are many talented Spartan players they just dont get the opportunity to shine..not trying to take away from Ricky Smith...he actually has too much pressure...Relax GOCENTRAL and face the facts! "

felixh21 wrote on Oct 5, 2008 5:01 PM:

" southwest J.V football team another win way to go boys keep it up. "

metallicafan87 wrote on Oct 5, 2008 1:18 PM:

" Hahaha Central got smoked. BTW a shutout is a score of ZERO while getting smoked.... well you saw the score. "

alejo wrote on Oct 4, 2008 10:26 PM:

" Calexico bulldogs are getting smoked time!!all the time!! "

GOCENTRAL wrote on Oct 4, 2008 3:20 PM:

" central did not get smoked, did anyone who said that go to the game? Not! that team was tough any team in the valley would have lost!but to say they got smoked at least we didnt have a big ZERO! "

tobiferus wrote on Oct 4, 2008 12:27 AM:

" Imperial has a stronger team this year. Calexico played well, this Bulldogg team is much stronger than years past. Paloverde and Calexico should be a great game too.Central and Brawley are the best in Ivl. Brawley blew away a sorry sorry Blair team. Central got smoked by a powerhouse school. Bell game should be very close. Both teams Central and Brawley have injuries well see what happens. "

Ivfootball marcus j. wrote on Oct 3, 2008 10:28 PM:

" I think Calexico drops out of the IVL with their loss to the smaller Imperial. Calexico will have their chance for revenge next year when Imperial joins the IVL. Don't know whats going to happen to the Desert League. "

Ivfootball marcus j. wrote on Oct 3, 2008 9:55 PM:

" I will have a new top ten up tonight. "

Ivfootball marcus j. wrote on Oct 3, 2008 9:14 PM:

" Imperial's head coach is a defensive coach. They are staying in games with their D. Good job Tigers so far. "

GOCENTRAL wrote on Oct 3, 2008 1:35 PM:

" you guy are clueless about central if you think they only have one player!do your homework! "

Ivfootball marcus j. wrote on Oct 2, 2008 7:07 PM:

" I think Central uses more than one player. They won 2 games without Ricky Smith if that is who you are thinking of. Moreno runs well and the QB is pretty decent. This Bell Game may come down to coaching now that Brawley's Clark is out "

debanded wrote on Oct 2, 2008 6:27 PM:

" Imperial Valley teams will not make it to the Q this year unless they can develop their passing game...especially Central who tends to centering their plays around one player...they are too predictable! The Bell Game should be a good one. Brawley should be tired of getting spanked by then and will take it out on Central. "

sarckees wrote on Sep 30, 2008 3:21 PM:

" brawley played desert mirage who's desert mirage??if brawley was winning nobody would be saying anything,but since there having a tough start let say everthing negative about central! "

metallicafan87 wrote on Sep 29, 2008 2:17 PM:

" Awww isnt that nice? Central gets to play schools that are too easy to beat while Brawley gets schools that are better than anyone Central plays. "

GO CENTRAL wrote on Sep 27, 2008 12:45 AM:

" CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR THE EXCUSES FROM BRAWLEY!IF THEY CAN'T EVEN PUT UP A POINT AGAINST VAHALLA!QUALCOMM? BELL GAME? "

kirkkern wrote on Sep 26, 2008 9:40 PM:

" BLUE PRIDE BABY "

MS wrote on Sep 26, 2008 3:58 PM:

" Kudos to IVP on this FNF site. "

Valley football fan wrote on Sep 24, 2008 11:44 AM:

" oh and check out the feedback forum on kbcsports.com and join the discussion on valley football "

Valley football fan wrote on Sep 24, 2008 11:39 AM:

" There are going to be some real close good games this week. I think Calexico will beat Vincent by alot. Central and Santana will be a really close game. Think Central will win though. Imperial and Paloverde will be another close game. If the tigers can pull this out would be a great win for Imp but I think Paloverde will win this one. Paloverde gots the homefield advantage. Brawley at Valhalla will be another great game. Valhalla likes to throw the ball around so lets see if the Brawley pass D is up to the Challenge. Got to get pressure on the qb. Should be a great week for football in the Valley. Some close games but I think the Valley teams can pull it out. To recap predictions Calexico,Central,Brawley and Pv I think will pull out wins. OH i forgot Sw my bad, sorry for Sw but they are going to get beat badly again this week by parker. Sw just keep working hard its a long road but you guys are young the sophs and jrs you will be better in a year or so just keep working. "

Valley football fan wrote on Sep 21, 2008 10:23 PM:

" Marcus jay you are so right. Brawley does play a much harder schedule. Indio was better than expected and Valley Center, Valhalla and SfChristian are all high Caliber teams. Central will be tested by Christian this will show alot about there team in this game. Also I belive you are right about Calexico. I have to give it to Alfie Silva and his Bulldogs they look to be improved. I believe from what I see Calexico could possibly upset Central. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Sep 21, 2008 12:53 AM:

" The Bell Game will be the only truth. One missing thing in this IVL race is that Calexico could be a contender. They were beaten by one of the best schools in SD this season. They will be 3-1 after next Friday. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Sep 21, 2008 12:48 AM:

" 18.8 vs -15.7 calpreps strength of schedules for Brawley vs Centrals. That is a big gap. Central plays a much tougher team than the three they played already. If Central can win by more than 14 they are good. Brawley had tough contest with the last three teams. Central also has to play Christian. "

Valley football fan wrote on Sep 20, 2008 12:33 AM:

" Valley alum
Wheres your facts to back up your statements. I already told you that Brawley took the #6 ranked team in all of SdCounty and gave them all they could handle. Central barely beat a mediocre Coachella valley team. They should have killed that team. Brawley would have beat them by 50 points. Central is no where near the same Caliber as Valley Center and Brawley had them on the ropes. Like I said no disrespect to Central but Brawley is easily the best team in the Valley. "

VALLEY ALUM wrote on Sep 19, 2008 11:39 PM:

" No no no... brawley isn't the best team in the valley... honestly... they haven't in the past 3 years... but hey.. they did win league last year... so i'll give them that... CENTRAL is the best team in the valley... but that just my opinion... but really all that matters is the bell... so till central gets it back... brawley is still tops... but them spartans are coming... strong. "

Crasy for football wrote on Sep 19, 2008 11:28 PM:

" Brawley is by far the best team in the Valley. They took the 6th ranked team in Sd and gave them all they could handle. Brawleys got speed at the Skill positons a good qb and there tough. No disrespect but there is not a team in the Valley that can beat them. "

ivfootball wrote on Sep 19, 2008 10:38 PM:

" Brawley had three turnovers but played tough. Central used the power running game along with the return of Ricky Smith. Calexico was able to win big. Everyone else needs to go the drawing board. "

tired of bull wrote on Sep 17, 2008 6:43 PM:

" the Chargers got RIPPED OFF! the reffs must have been from BRAWLEY! "

go central wrote on Sep 17, 2008 6:33 PM:

" update the saturday games! "

ivfootball wrote on Sep 15, 2008 3:59 PM:

" Palo Verde got killed again by sfc but Quintnalla got 4 more touchdowns-3 rec. 1 return. He may get the rec record if he doesnt have it already. Chris Casey had one great season and this kid has been playing as a freshman. "

mdf wrote on Sep 13, 2008 7:54 AM:

" Yea they won I noticed that you have to refresh the page cuz it might need to update.
I did it and all the scores are there. by the way good job Calexico on that last minutes play, good luck this season. "

marcusjayshapiro wrote on Sep 12, 2008 11:51 PM:

" KXORadio and mydesert both say Calexico won "

ivfootball dot com wrote on Sep 6, 2008 12:12 AM:

" Palo Verde wins 50-0 over Parker
Aaron Quintialla scored 5 touchdowns including an interception return. "

ivfootball dot com wrote on Sep 5, 2008 1:33 PM:

" Who will be the dominate defensive player this season? "