Nevada Union freshman defensive end Brock Grininger puts pressure on Woodcreek's quarterback in last Thursday's NU-Woodcreek freshman football game. The Miners notched a 28-25 win and end their season today at Rocklin.

Nov. 3, 2011

Bear River Checks In At New JV No, 1

A stunning upset and another impressive win as set the wheels in motion for the Bear River JV football team to take over the top spot in the weekly foothillpreps.com JV football rankings.

Thanks to last Friday's 42-7 win by Roseville over previously undefeated Del Oro and their own win over Foothill, 35-8, the Bruins -who have won 32 of their last 33 games at the JV level, leapfrogged both Colfax and Del Oro to take the top ranking.

But life at the top may not be all rosy for Bear River.

Friday night at Lake of the Pines, the Bruins (4-0, 8-1) risk their top rating when they entertain No. 2 Colfax which is also 4-0 and 8-1 for the Pioneer Valley League championship.

JV

1.Bear River (8-1) - Bruins going after 3rd staright PVL crown Friday vs. Colfax.

2.Colfax (8-1) - Quietly, Falcons are enjoying solid season.

3.Del Oro (8-1) - Injuries, miscues caught up with Eagles. DO can cinch SFL title tie with win at Woodcreek Friday.

4.Nevada Union (6-3) - Miners get back on track.

5.Placer (3-5) - Hillmen favored in finale at Foothill.

Frosh

1.Nevada Union (5-4) - Strength of SFL schedule moves NU back on top.

2, Placer (5-4) - Hillmen go after 3rd straight win at Mesa Verde Thursday.

3.Colfax (7-2) - Falcons lost title bid in 14-13 loss to Lincoln.

4.Del Oro (3-6) -  Big Golden Eagles win over Roseville, 41-7.

5.Bear River (5-4) - Bruins coming off road win at Mesa Verde.