DOWNEY - With two games left before the Pacific Coast Conference playoffs begin, Downey Razorback tackle teams had a chance to enhance their seeding in the conference standings. Unfortunately, all but one team lost their contest last Saturday.

But based upon their previous league wins, all of the Razorbacks will probably make the postseason schedule. The final regular season games are tomorrow at Downey High School and begin at 8 a.m.

The four flag Razorback teams, (Red, White, Blue and Gray) have shown that they are learning the game and are well on their way to becoming competitive Razorback football players in future years. The flag teams are home Saturday, playing teams from Palos Verde and Montebello. Flag games begin at 8 a.m. tomorrow at Downey High School.

The lone victorious Razorback tackle team, MityMite Red, dominated West L.A., posting a 28-6 victory over the Eagles. Jordan Mayes scored four touchdowns for the Hogs in their explosive offensive showing. He had strong support from his offensive line of Sergio Sanchez, Isaac Garcia, Dominic Urritia, and Brian Prescott.

MityMite Red’s defensive line – notably Sammy Sanchez, Matthew Gomez, and Julian Velasquez – stopped the Eagles repeatedly, allowing only the one score. MityMite Red has a remote chance to make the conference playoffs, and must win this week while getting help from others. MityMite Red plays at El Segundo tomorrow.

MityMite White (5-2, 3-1) and the Jr. PeeWee Razorbacks (3-4, 2-1) have clinched at least a No. 3 seed in the conference playoffs after losing to Lakewood and Lynwood, respectively. White plays the Long Beach Warriors at 8 a.m. and the Jr. PeeWee’s play at noon.

The PeeWee (5-1, 3-0) suffered their first lost this season against the undefeated Palos Verde Cowboys. The loss did not affect the Hogs No. 1 seeding in their conference but did make it clear that to go very far in the playoffs they must be prepared to play with a lot more effort and toughness. Montebello is visiting at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

Jr. Midget Razorbacks (4-3, 2-0) lost a non-league game to the Lakewood Longhorns. The loss did not harm their No. 1 seeding in the playoffs. The Long Beach Warriors are their next opponent. Their home game starts at 4 p.m.

The Midget Razorbacks (5-2, 2-0) lost to the Lakewood Titans. The Midgets have locked up a No. 2 seed in the playoffs, and are home to the Long Beach Warriors at 6 p.m.



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Published: October 24, 2008 - Volume 7 - Issue 27