** Ironic but true: Clovis West quarterback Beau Sweeney would have more weapons to work with had his family lived in the Bullard district, following the footsteps of his father, Kevin. Beau has not one legitimate wide receiver and, now, 2006 Bee All-Star running back Matt Jelmini has a sprained ankle.

** Notice the discrepancy of power in Tulare-Kings Counties? In nonleague play, the East Yosemite League went 15-6 while the West Yosemite League went 4-17. Leading the EYL charge with 3-0 records are Delano, Monache, Tulare and Tulare Western.

** Roosevelt is 3-1 one year after going 0-10. That's refreshing for the Rough Riders, though it's difficult to ignore their butter soft schedule (they've beaten Cesar Chavez, Tranquillity and senior-less Frontier). Says here Division V Bakersfield Christian beats Roosevelt Friday.