Football previews

Jeff Tully

Burroughs vs. Valencia; Burbank vs. Saugus

Burroughs vs. Valencia

* WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday.

* WHERE: Canyon High.

* RECORDS: The Indians are 4-3, 1-2 in league; the Vikings are 6-2,

2-1.

* LAST WEEK: Burroughs lost to Hart 49-6; Valencia defeated Burbank,

49-24.

* OUTLOOK: Burroughs realize that it must defeat the Vikings -- and

Burbank High in the final Foothill League game next week -- if if hopes

to secure a CIF Southern Section playoff berth. Unfortunately, the

Indians have to deal with a tough Valencia team. Valencia is paced by

running back Charles Burnley, who gained 140 yards last week. The Indians

have had a tough time in league after opening almost three weeks ago with

a win against Canyon. In the last two games -- against Saugus and Hart --

Burroughs has given up 90 points in two losses.

* SOMETHING INTERESTING: Valencia is ranked No. 5 in CIF Southern

Section Division III.

Burbank vs. Saugus

* WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday.

* WHERE: Memorial Field (Burroughs High).

* RECORDS: The Bulldogs are 1-7, 0-3 in league; the Centurions are

5-3, 2-1.

* LAST WEEK: Burbank lost to Valencia, 49-24; Saugus defeated Canyon,

29-0.

* OUTLOOK: The Bulldogs have had good success in the early going of

Foothill League games, only to falter down the stretch. Any mistakes

could be costly against a very good Saugus team. The Centurions are led

by quarterback Chris Alheim and running back Brandon McCullough. If the

Saugus offense gets a chance to get rolling, it could be a long night for

the Bulldogs.

* SOMETHING INTERESTING: Burbank running back Oscar Flores gained 100

yards in last week's loss.

-- Jeff Tully