Remember what we said about the power divide that exists in DI North football? Well, it was glaringly obvious again last week.
Of the five DI North games last Friday, none were separated by fewer than 30 points. This came one week after Reno’s 23-0 win over Hug was the closest contest of Week 7.
The Reed-McQueen game steals the spotlight this week. It is the only top-five matchup and it could very likely settle the High Desert League title.
To view how the Power Rankings have adjusted over the course of the season, click here.
1. Reed Raiders (8-0)
The Raiders have scored at least 64 points in three of the last four weeks. That’s a lot of points.
Next game: Friday vs. No. 4 McQueen
Last week: 1
2. Carson Senators (7-1)
Message received: Carson is the best team in the Sierra League. Galena was the biggest test remaining on the Senator’s regular-season schedule and they rolled the Grizzlies 51-21.
Next game: Idle
Last week: 2
3. Reno Huskies (6-2)
The Huskies’ offense was sluggish two weeks ago but returned to form last Friday night, hanging 44 points on Spanish Springs. Reno’s defense has surrendered more than two touchdowns just twice this year.
Next game: Friday vs. North Valleys
Last week: 4
4. McQueen Lancers (5-2)
The Lancers were unimpressive offensively through the first half of the season but have scored 160 points the last three weeks. Quarterback Joey Cox has the unit moving the ball at will. At 3-0 in HDL play, McQueen can put itself in a good position to win a league title on Friday night at undefeated Reed. Should be easy right?
Next game: Friday at No. 1 Reed
Last week: 5
5. Galena Grizzlies (4-3)
The Grizzlies had a nightmare of a time trying to stop Carson last week (they’re hardly the first team to struggle) in a 51-21 road loss. It was the first time in a month Galena allowed more than 17 points in a contest. After going to Bishop Manogue on Friday, Galena could have the chance to earn the Sierra League No. 2 seed, and a home playoff game, with a win over Damonte Ranch in the regular-season finale.
Next game: Friday at Bishop Manogue
Last week: 3
Needs to get in the gym: Damonte Ranch
DI North Standings
High Desert League
Reed 8-0, 3-0
McQueen 5-2, 3-0
Reno 6-2, 2-1
Spanish Springs 2-5, 1-2
North Valleys 1-6, 0-3
Hug 1-6, 0-3
Sierra League
Carson 7-1, 3-0
Galena 4-3, 2-1
Damonte Ranch 3-5, 1-1
Douglas 1-6, 1-1
Bishop Manogue 1-7, 0-3
Week 8 Scores
Reed 65, Hug 14
McQueen 56, North Valleys 14
Carson 51, Galena 21
Damonte Ranch 63, Bishop Manogue 28
Reno 44, Spanish Springs 6
Week 7 Scores
Reed 64, North Valleys 7
McQueen 55, Spanish Springs 31
Reno 24, Hug 0
Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, Calif.) 49, Damonte Ranch 19
Galena 56, Douglas 17
Carson 44, Bishop Manogue 13
Week 6 Scores
Reed 27, Reno 11
Carson 17, Damonte Ranch 14
Douglas 21, Bishop Manogue 19
Spanish Springs 47, North Valleys 20
McQueen 49, Hug 14
Week 5 Scores
Galena 28, McQueen 17
West Valley (Calif.) 24, Spanish Springs 21
Reed 67, Douglas 20
Reno 59, Bishop Manogue 7
Damonte Ranch 52, North Valleys 6
Carson 58, Hug 0
Week 4 Scores
Reed 54, Oak Ridge (Calif.) 42
Reno 14, Damonte Ranch 13
Carson 28, Spanish Springs 6
Galena 53, North Valleys 7
McQueen 30, Bishop Manogue 6
Hug 40, Douglas 35
Week 3 Scores
Reed 42, Galena 19
Placer (Calif.) 41, Damonte Ranch 26
Carson 45, North Valleys 7
Bishop Manogue 21, Hug 14
Reno 46, Douglas 7
Week 2 Scores
Reed 58, Damonte Ranch 39
Carson 59, McQueen 14
Reno 9, Galena 0
North Valleys 35, Douglas 27
Spanish Springs 20, Bishop Manogue 0
Week 1 Scores
Reed 44, Carson 27
Damonte Ranch 42, Spanish Springs 7
Bishop Kelley (Idaho) 28, Bishop Manogue 0
Galena 14, Lassen (Calif.) 2
Elk Grove (Calif.) 38, Reno 7
Fernley 34, Hug 12
McQueen 33, Douglas 18
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