Football: Does Chaminade have a chance against Gardena Serra?

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Does anyone really think West Hills Chaminade (8-0) has much of a chance in its Mission League title decider on Friday at home against Gardena Serra (8-0)?

I think Ed Croson has done a great job getting the Eagles’ program in high gear, but there’s no way Chaminade is going to beat Serra. I’d be impressed if Chaminade stayed within 14 points of the Cavaliers.

Of course, Serra could always come in overconfident, but I doubt that’s going to happen. Still, it should be a fun game to watch, and maybe Croson will figure out some weaknesses. And remember, the two teams could meet again in the Western Division final, and Croson once got routed by Woodland Hills Taft when he was coaching Birmingham during the regular season, only to rout Taft a couple weeks later in the City final.

So ask me for a prediction when Chaminade and Serra play again in December.

-- Eric Sondheimer