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The Braves face their toughest opponent of the season on Friday - the Chaminade Eagles from West Hills. One local football aficionado, Bobby Kennedy has repeatedly stated "I think they can win". Bobby knows his stuff & LLR certainly hopes he's right. Unless St. Francis knocks off Serra, the final will be hosted by the Cavaliers.
*** Update***
Well, at the start of the season many folks thought that the Braves run would end in the Semifinals - those folks were right. It took Lompoc far too long to unpack the defense, and the offense was sluggish early against the big, strong, fast, and talented Eagles. Lompoc again drew comment for a large rooting contingent on the road, and the crowd saw the Braves play hard for 4 quarters, but sometimes effort just isn't enough. As James Washington's daddy says - "Sometimes talent just plays out."
The Braves went 3 & out on their 1st two possessions, while Chaminade repeatedly converted on 3rd & long situations to score the 1st three times they had the ball. It was quickly 14-0, 21-0 after 1 period, and, following a punt return late in the 2nd, 42-7 at the half. Lompoc scored on a 1 yard Derrick Portis TD to culminate a loooong drive in the 2nd, and a short run by A.J Florez after the main break. There was a running clock the entire 2nd half.
Although it was a disappointing finish, it was a GREAT season. The kids, coaches, fans , and everyone involved has good reason to celebrate another outstanding effort by a tremendous team, and a wonderful group of kids.
There were 6 area squads trying to get to the finals this week. Lompoc, Bishop Diego (Santa Barbara), and Oak Park (Ventura County) lost; Mission Prep (SLO) & Nordhoff (Ventura County) won. Coast Union (Cambria, SLO County) plays on Saturday.
Football
Friday, November 29th
WESTERN (IV)
Lompoc 14 at Chaminade (West Hills) 49
Serra (Gardena) 22 at St. Francis (La Canada) 14
NORTHWEST (X) PLAYOFFS
Bishop Diego (Santa Barbara) 21 vs. Nordhoff (Ojai) 24
at Santa Barbara City College (Santa Barbara)
Oak Park 40 at El Segundo 59
NORTHEAST (XIII) PLAYOFFS
Desert (Edwards AFB) 30 at Mission Prep (San Luis Obispo) 51
Rio Hondo Prep (Arcadia) 20 at Salesian (Los Angeles) 35
All Area Teams Eliminated
NORTHERN (III) (Pac-7)
Hart (Newhall) 42 vs. West (Torrance) 7
at College of Canyons (Santa Clarita)
Valencia 45 vs. Saugus 8
at Canyon (Canyon Country)
EAST VALLEY (XII) (Frontier)
Big Bear (Big Bear City) 28 at St. Margaret's (San Juan Capistrano) 35
Jurupa Hills (Fontana) 40 at Western Christian (Upland) 39
PAC-5 (I) (Marmonte)
St. John Bosco (Bellflower) 56 at Alemany (Mission Hills) 14
Poly (Long Beach) 0 vs. Mater Dei (Santa Ana) 30
at Veterans Stadium (Long Beach)
Saturday, November 30th
8 MAN DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIP
Coast Union (Cambria) 22 at Faith Baptist (Canoga Park) 74
8 MAN DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIP
Trinity Classical Academy (Valencia) 47 vs. Joshua Springs (Yucca Valley) 0
at Valencia HS
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