Sports Monster ESPN 1230 Kern County Power Rankings Week 5
1.Frontier Titans (4-0)
When it comes to ‘Power Rankings’ the Titans are still fit for the top being a powerful team running through opponents, most recently a 40-0 thrashing of North in their SWYL opener. With a stable of running backs and QB Josh Legoreta efficiently throwing the football, this team will be hard to stop in the SWYL. Watch for a tough stretch in November against both Centennial and Stockdale to possibly decide the league title.
2. Stockdale Mustangs (3-1)
Starting to believe more and more that the Mustangs loss at the hands of the BHS Drillers a few weeks ago was nothing more than rotten special teams luck. The Mustangs have since won two games, including a road contest at Clovis and most recently a statement win 49-20 over Centennial. I don’t hear any complaint about Mike Snow’s Wing-T system outta Stockdale backers these days. The Mustangs give South their first true test this week.
3. Liberty Patriots (2-2)
I know, ‘how is a 2-2 team in the top 3?’ You’re wondering. Well it’s simple, Liberty’s schedule has been of course pretty brutal, couple that with the fact that their offense had a breakout night against BHS en route to their first win over the Drillers in 6 years. It looks like Tony Mills finally has an offensive groove going with receiver turned quarterback Dillon Meadows who was solid against BHS on Friday in the 27-20 win. Let’s not forget Cody Wong and Luis Vasquez lead one of the toughest defenses around.
4. South Rebels (4-0)
It’s been nice writing about South, I mean Jon Wren has done a heck of a job over there the last few seasons, I just hope I am singing their praises next week. Why? Because the Rebels get Stockdale this week. Not to take anything away from their wins over Foothill, Arvin and Golden Valley, but this is a step up in competition this week for the Rebels.
5. West Vikings (2-2)
Another 2-2 team in the top 10. But you have to give it to the Vikings for finally stepping up to stop the stampeding Ridgeview Wolfpack last week. West showed plenty of athleticism in that 42-35 win. More and more this looks like a season where offense is going to determine your success, the Vikings definitely have that, but they better shore the defense up before former West head coach Rich Cornford pillages this Friday night with his Frontier Titans. Good clash this week.
6. Delano Tigers (4-0)
What’s happening East Yosemite League!! In the top 10 again are the Delano Tigers after a 36-22 win over Golden West. They open EYL play Friday against Monache, always a tough contender. I’m circling October 30th on my calendar when Tulare Union comes to town, the Redskins hammered Chavez 58-0 and I think the battle for the EYL crown will come down to Delano and Tulare Union. Great stuff north of town.
7. Centennial Golden Hawks (3-1)
There’s no shame in losing to Stockdale, unless you’re Centennial. The Golden Hawks dug themselves a bit of a hole if they want to try to win the SWYL in it’s final year of existence. Cody Kessler and company are still a very viable contender in the league, and with Frontier looming for all teams, one loss could actually win league this season. Centennial looks to bounce back this week against Bakersfield High, a must-win non-league game for both teams.
8. Taft Wildcats (3-1)
Taft took a week off Friday. But I’m already looking forward to October 30th on the mountain. If Taft and Tehachapi both win the next few weeks, we’re looking at the game that could decide the SSL title. Taft continues non-league play against Porterville this week.
9. Tehachapi Warriors (3-1)
Like Taft, Tehachapi was off this passed Friday, they will open SSL play at Shafter on Friday. Steve Denman and the Warriors historically don’t play their best football in Shafter, but with the Generals suffering through a really down season at 1-4, THS should leave 1-0 in SSL play.
10. Wasco Tigers (4-1)
Wasco got a big ‘W’ this past week 35-28 over Corcoran. They get one more non-league test up at McClane (0-4) Friday night. The Tigers will open SSL play with a bang October 16th as they travel to defending champion Bakersfield Christian.
11. Bakersfield Drillers (2-2)
12.Ridgeview Wolfpack (3-1)
13.Garces Rams (2-2)
14. East (1-4) They Got a ‘W’!
15. For Rent…..Candidates please step up Friday Night!
When it comes to ‘Power Rankings’ the Titans are still fit for the top being a powerful team running through opponents, most recently a 40-0 thrashing of North in their SWYL opener. With a stable of running backs and QB Josh Legoreta efficiently throwing the football, this team will be hard to stop in the SWYL. Watch for a tough stretch in November against both Centennial and Stockdale to possibly decide the league title.
2. Stockdale Mustangs (3-1)
Starting to believe more and more that the Mustangs loss at the hands of the BHS Drillers a few weeks ago was nothing more than rotten special teams luck. The Mustangs have since won two games, including a road contest at Clovis and most recently a statement win 49-20 over Centennial. I don’t hear any complaint about Mike Snow’s Wing-T system outta Stockdale backers these days. The Mustangs give South their first true test this week.
3. Liberty Patriots (2-2)
I know, ‘how is a 2-2 team in the top 3?’ You’re wondering. Well it’s simple, Liberty’s schedule has been of course pretty brutal, couple that with the fact that their offense had a breakout night against BHS en route to their first win over the Drillers in 6 years. It looks like Tony Mills finally has an offensive groove going with receiver turned quarterback Dillon Meadows who was solid against BHS on Friday in the 27-20 win. Let’s not forget Cody Wong and Luis Vasquez lead one of the toughest defenses around.
4. South Rebels (4-0)
It’s been nice writing about South, I mean Jon Wren has done a heck of a job over there the last few seasons, I just hope I am singing their praises next week. Why? Because the Rebels get Stockdale this week. Not to take anything away from their wins over Foothill, Arvin and Golden Valley, but this is a step up in competition this week for the Rebels.
5. West Vikings (2-2)
Another 2-2 team in the top 10. But you have to give it to the Vikings for finally stepping up to stop the stampeding Ridgeview Wolfpack last week. West showed plenty of athleticism in that 42-35 win. More and more this looks like a season where offense is going to determine your success, the Vikings definitely have that, but they better shore the defense up before former West head coach Rich Cornford pillages this Friday night with his Frontier Titans. Good clash this week.
6. Delano Tigers (4-0)
What’s happening East Yosemite League!! In the top 10 again are the Delano Tigers after a 36-22 win over Golden West. They open EYL play Friday against Monache, always a tough contender. I’m circling October 30th on my calendar when Tulare Union comes to town, the Redskins hammered Chavez 58-0 and I think the battle for the EYL crown will come down to Delano and Tulare Union. Great stuff north of town.
7. Centennial Golden Hawks (3-1)
There’s no shame in losing to Stockdale, unless you’re Centennial. The Golden Hawks dug themselves a bit of a hole if they want to try to win the SWYL in it’s final year of existence. Cody Kessler and company are still a very viable contender in the league, and with Frontier looming for all teams, one loss could actually win league this season. Centennial looks to bounce back this week against Bakersfield High, a must-win non-league game for both teams.
8. Taft Wildcats (3-1)
Taft took a week off Friday. But I’m already looking forward to October 30th on the mountain. If Taft and Tehachapi both win the next few weeks, we’re looking at the game that could decide the SSL title. Taft continues non-league play against Porterville this week.
9. Tehachapi Warriors (3-1)
Like Taft, Tehachapi was off this passed Friday, they will open SSL play at Shafter on Friday. Steve Denman and the Warriors historically don’t play their best football in Shafter, but with the Generals suffering through a really down season at 1-4, THS should leave 1-0 in SSL play.
10. Wasco Tigers (4-1)
Wasco got a big ‘W’ this past week 35-28 over Corcoran. They get one more non-league test up at McClane (0-4) Friday night. The Tigers will open SSL play with a bang October 16th as they travel to defending champion Bakersfield Christian.
11. Bakersfield Drillers (2-2)
12.Ridgeview Wolfpack (3-1)
13.Garces Rams (2-2)
14. East (1-4) They Got a ‘W’!
15. For Rent…..Candidates please step up Friday Night!
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