Week 6 Rundown

By Austin KnoblauchSenior Editor, Sports

Oct. 14, 2007 7:21 PM PT

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We definitely saw one of the greatest games of the year in Hart’s 31-28, last-second victory over Canyon, and I’m really looking forward to another Foothill League showdown between Saugus and Valencia next week –- a game with huge playoff-berth implications.

Anyway, it wasn’t all about the now-isolated Santa Clarita Valley in Week 6. Here’s some other regional highlights:

Panther player: I need to stop being surprised by Newbury Park RB Chris Brown. For the third consecutive game, the junior eclipsed the 200-yard mark, rushing for 230 yards and five TDs in 24 carries in the Panthers’ 35-25 victory over Agoura. He’s got more than 900 yards rushing and is a big reason why NP remains the only undefeated team in Ventura County.

They’re for real: Thanks to a strong defensive performance, Pacifica shook off last week’s loss to Santa Barbara by beating defending Pacific View League champ Rio Mesa for the first time, 17-7. It easily could have been a Pacifica shutout if Garrett Chamberlain hadn’t blocked a field-goal attempt and run the ball back 53 yards for a TD for Rio Mesa, which has been hampered by injuries.

Stepping up: In my book, Darrell Scott wasn’t the RB of the game in St. Bonaventure’s 36-6 victory on Friday. Ventura RB Brandon Dore, who saw lots of playing time subbing for the injured Michael McFadden and Michael Meyer, rushed for 157 yards and a TD in 25 carries. It’s good to see a bright spot in what’s so far been a winless season for the Cougars.

Bulldog bull-rush: Burbank picked up its first win of the season after scoring all its points in the second half of its 22-16 victory over Crescenta Valley. Oddly enough, CV scored all its points in the first half.

That looked easy: Atascadero posted its third consecutive shutout behind a career-best 246 yards rushing and four TDs by RB Nick Tenhaeff in a 34-0 victory over Arroyo Grande. The Greyhounds, who have outscored their opponents 117-0 in the last three contests, are a sure bet for a second consecutive Pac-7 League title.

- Austin Knoblauch

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Austin Knoblauch

Austin Knoblauch is a senior editor in Sports at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing NFL coverage and digital initiatives. He previously worked as an editor and writer at NFL.com. He initially joined The Times in 2005, serving in various web editing and reporting roles. Knoblauch’s favorite sports are football, hockey and auto racing. He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.