Bear River JV football player Kris Edie gets to River Valley's quarterback in action from last Friday night at the Bruins' Dave Ramsey Field. The visiting Falcons pulled off a 28-21 win to hand the Bruins their first setback of the season. obfoto.com

Sept. 28, 2011

foothillpreps.com grid poll has leaders still on top

The leaders of the foothillpreps.com weekly JV and Frosh football polls stayed on the top of the ladder.

IIn the JV poll, Del Oro (5-0) remained No. 1 in the aera following its runaway 42-14 win over Oakmont last Friday.

The frosh poll, however, has a different look as Nevada Union, despite suffering a 20-14 loss at undefeated Yuba City, remains ahead of the pack with a 3-1 mark.

This week's poll:

JV

1.Del Oro (5-0) - Golden Eagles getting excellent defensive work from Brendan Johnson, Daniel Becker, Jake Noah and Jahann Nargussi.

2.Nevada Union (4-1) - Miners head into bye coming off big win over Elk Grove.

3.Colfax (3-1) - Falcons play unusual Thursday night game at Wheatland.

4.Bear River (4-1) - It took a fake punt for a long touchdown to end Bruins' 25-game win streak.

5. Placer (1-3) - After tough opening games, Hillmen showed life in win over Woodland.

Frosh

1.Nevada Union (3-1) - Tough 20-14 loss at the hands of undefeated Yuba City marred by 100 yards worth of Miners' penalties.

2.Colfax (4-0) - Despite not having leading rusher who was moved to JVs, Fallcons still rolled Davis, 27-6.

3.Placer (2-2) - Cole Blackwell ran wild (6 TDs) in win over Woodland.

4.Bear River (3-2) - Bruins drop after being handled by River Valley.

5.Del Oro (1-4) - Golden Eagles break through for first win.