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It's official: Woodrow Wilson of Long Beach is back on top of the Moore League.
After trailing 14-6 at halftime in Week Eight, the Bruins upset Long Beach Poly 22-21 for their first win over their rival since 1991. That was also the last time they won the conference, and with their 49-12 rout of Jordan (Long Beach) in Week Nine, they clinched at least a share of the Moore League title as well.
Wilson recorded 10 tackles for loss, five sacks, and two forced fumbles in their win against Poly, spearheaded by three TFLs, two sacks, and a forced fumble by Zackariah Salcedo. Down 21-14, Wilson scored the only touchdown of the fourth quarter with about a minute left on a Jemel Grigsby run, and QB Mack Cooper hit Brooklyn Vega for the do-or-die two-point conversion. The Bruins' other scores came on a touchdown from Cooper to Thomas Jones, a rushing two-point conversion by Branden Cruz, and a kickoff return touchdown by Kyle Harris.
For its banner win and banner year, Wilson has been voted The Sporting News California Team of the Week for Week Eight. Now standing 8-1 (5-0), it looks to complete the sweep of the Moore League on Friday as the favorite at Lakewood (6-3, 4-1).
Voting results for SN's California football Team of the Week for Week 8
Meet the candidates for California Team of the Week
Acalanes: The Dons defeated fellow unbeaten team Campolindo 45-28 to move to 2-0 in Diablo - Foothill play.
Eagle Rock: The Eagles beat rival Franklin (Los Angeles) 42-28 for a Northern League title.
El Cerrito: The Gauchos dominated the second half after a 7-7 halftime score to defeat previously-unbeaten Salesian (Richmond) 40-14 and take a vice grip of the Tri-County - Rock title race.
Garfield: The Bulldogs beat South Gate 39-28 to move to 5-0 in conference play and clinch, at minimum, a share of the Eastern League title.
King/Drew: The Golden Eagles survived a late push from rival Dorsey in the South L.A. Classic to win 17-16 and stay unbeaten in Coliseum League play.
Liberty Ranch: The Hawks won 28-21 against Bradshaw Christian, which was also 4-0 in conference play, to stay unbeaten and take sole possession of first place in the Sierra Valley League.
Mission Viejo: The Diablos surged past arch rival San Clemente in the second half after a 10-10 halftime score to roll to a 34-16 victory in Alpha League play.
Palma: The Chieftains edged out Salinas 42-41 to remain in the Pacific Coast - Gabilan title race and start 7-0 for the first time since 2014.
Pleasant Valley: The Vikings handed rival Chico its first loss by the score of 16-7 to remain the favorite in Eastern League play.
Rio Hondo Prep: The Kares cruised past Viewpoint 41-10 in a battle of 7-0 teams to open Gold Coast League play with a bang.
St. Bernard's: The Crusaders beat Del Norte (Crescent City) 16-0 to stay unbeaten through their first go-around of Big 4 League play and record their fourth shutout in seven games.
St. John Bosco: The Braves defeated Santa Margarita 27-14 in a battle of the Trinity League's only unbeaten teams to maintain their spot as the consensus No. 1 team in the country and move to 8-0 (3-0).
Twelve Bridges: The Raging Rhinos took down Roseville 44-34 to stay unbeaten and break a tie atop the Foothill Valley League.
Wilson (Long Beach): The Bruins defeated rival Long Beach Poly 22-21 for the first time since 1991 to take sole possession of first place in the Moore League.
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