Nevada Union's freshman defense swarms a ball carrier in action from last week's 63-22 win over Caesar Chavez of Stockton. Shown in photo are (44) Connor Keith, (86) Conner Fuller, (42) Brandon O'Callaghan, (40) Cyle Bush, and (67) Alec Sarner.

Oct. 2, 2008

JV, Frosh Grid Poll: Leaders Remain Unchanged

A nail-biting win by Nevada Union’s JV team and another strong effort by Del Oro’s freshman kept the two respective squads atop the foothillpreps.com’s weekly football rankings.

Nevada Union’s JVs needed a fourth quarter rally and defensive stand to defeat a previously undefeated and talented Caesar Chavez of Stockton team, 29-28, last Friday in Grass Valley.

NU, now 3-0 on the season, plays at Natomas this Friday night.

Del Oro’s freshmen team  surrendered its first points of the season last Thursday but the Golden Eagles still improved to 3-0 with a 32-6 blasting of Enochs of Modesto.

Del Oro will have a tough road test on Thursday with a long trip for an afternoon game at Merced.

Here’s this week’s rankings:

JV Top Five

• Nevada Union (3-0) – Tyler Pitts and Michael Champagne teamed on a key game-cinching sack in the waning moments to preserve the Miners’ one-point win. Up Next:  Friday at Natomas.

• Del Oro (3-0) – The Golden Eagles trailed early but rallied for a 26-14 win over Enochs of Modesto. Up Next: Saturday vs. Merced at Atwater High.

• Placer (2-1) – Hillmen move up two spots with big 55-29 win over Casa Roble. Speedsters Josh Turney and Darren Centi combined for four touchdowns. Up Next: Friday at Mesa Verde.

• Colfax (0-3) – All three Colfax losses are to teams that combined are 9-0. Falcons out-gained Union Mine in 7-6 loss. Up Next: Friday at home vs. Bear River.

• Bear River (1-2) – Bruins played better than final 28-0 score loss to Woodcreek indicates. Big PVL opener Friday at Colfax.

Frosh Big Little Five

• Del Oro (3-0) – Golden Eagles intercepted three passes and fell on a fumble for another defensive score in win over Enochs. Up Next: Thursday at Merced.

• Nevada Union (3-0) – Miners weren’t challenged in 65-22 win over Caesar Chavez of Stockton. Gabe Humphers and Brad Spangle give Miners solid 1-2 rushing punch. Up Next: Thursday at Natomas.

• Bear River (3-0) – After breezing through first two games, Bruins were challenged in 23-12 win at Woodcreek. Up Next: Thursday at Colfax.

• Colfax (2-1) – Falcons went on road and posted 28-0 win over previously undefeated Union Mine team. Up Next: Thursday at home vs. Bear River in PVL opener.

• Placer (0-3) – With tough preseason slate behind them, Hillmen will look for win No. 1 today at Mesa Verde. Up Next: Thursday ay Mesa Verde.