While the Claremont High School and Webb School football teams both began their 2011 seasons like week, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps and Pomona-Pitzer teams will get into the act this Saturday.CHS came back to defeat Kennedy, 24-20, to enter tomorrow's rivalry clash against Bonita with a 1-0 record. The 2 teams have split their last 2 games and Friday's game will definitely give either team bragging rights for another year. Sometimes, a game with simply pride on the line can turn out to be one of the better games of the year. The contest begins at CHS at 7 p.m.
The "Era of Fenton" got off to a good start last Saturday as Webb defeated Lucerne Valley in its home opener, 41-20. Word on the street has it that Coach Ray Fenton is the man to turn the Gaul football program into a winner. Webb will have a chance to go 2-0 on Friday at Laguna Beach.
After posting a 7-2 record last year under interim coach Steve Retzlaff, the Stags will now have new coach Kyle Sweeney at the helm as C-M-S begins its season at Lewis & Clark College on Saturday. Sweeney has 2 years of head coaching experience and has been a defensive specialist throughout the rest of his coaching career. With many returning from last year, if C-M-S sticks to its smashmouth style, its opponents will be feeling the bruises throughout the season.
Unlike C-M-S, Pomona-Pitzer coach Roger Caron has been at the helm of the Sagehens since 1994. The Hens lost key playmakers Jacob Caron and Robert Maki, who were seniors last year. The 2011 season will allow other players to step up and shine. Pomona-Pitzer's offensive line will be a determining factor of the Hens' success or lack of success this year. The Hens play at Whitworth on Saturday.
Which of the 4 Claremont football teams do you think will advance to the postseason this year?
I am always excited about the start of the new season, I hope that my team can become champion next season, I just have to wait, but it is difficult for a fan and a sports bookmaker like me
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