Almost kickoff time

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It’s early in the afternoon on the Friday before Labor Day and I’m looking at a three-hour drive to travel about 30 miles from Orange County to Corona Centennial, which is hosting Compton Dominguez tonight. When I was handed the Inland Empire region as my coverage area for this school year, I figured there’d be days like this.

But this game might be worth the wear on the brake pads.

Centennial running back Ryan Bass has nearly 4,500 yards and 70 touchdowns over the last two seasons, but he hasn’t run into a defense quite like the one he’ll see tonight.

Dominguez is led by linebacking brothers Maurice and Marquis Simmons, who know how to ruin a running back’s day. Both have already committed to USC, and this will be a good chance to display their skills against a top ballcarrier.

My guess is Dominguez scores twice on defense and manages to keep the ball away from Centennial long enough to post a 27-14 victory.

-Dan Arritt