Standout Serra junior defensive back Adoree' Jackson is a special football player. Jackson simply makes winning plays, often making difficult tackles look routine. Whether it's on offense, defense or special teams, Adoree' Knows. Adoree' is a key contributor on this year’s undefeated Gardena Serra Cavaliers squad that has high hopes for a perfect season.

Another year, another disappointing loss to the Stanford Cardinal football team for the Men of Troy. Unfortunately, the USC Trojans walked out with a loss last Saturday that dropped the potential title contenders down the ranks. It was a tough loss that left heartbreak in everyone from the fans to the coaches to the players.

Thanks to a stifling defensive performance by the Stanford Cardinal against USC, there is a new leader in CLA’s weekly Heisman pecking order. Early season favorite Matt Barkley struggled against the Cardinal, failing to throw a touchdown and throwing interceptions on consecutive passes in the Trojans 21-14 loss in Palo Alto.

1. DeAnthony Thomas RB Oregon

Watch this new HIGHLIGHT MIX from Pasadena vs. Bishop Mora Salesian High School (Los Angeles, CA) on Friday night.

Salesian HS quarterback Jihad Vercher (QB/2013) just received an offer from Idaho and was chosen as the CLA + FurtherGen Offensive Player of the Game, and threw for 3 TD passes, while running for another score.

This week we take on Banning High School who is known for a history of great teams in the past. They used to be a perennial powerhouse back then, but first we don't plan on taking them lightly or underestimating what they are capable of.

Simply, we plan to come out and EXECUTE on both sides of the ball. If we do execute we will get what we want, which is to win the ball game.

The matchup this week is Pasadena. They are a great fast and physical team but with the game plans Coach Angelo Jackson, Coach Devah Thomas, and Coach Roddy Hiatt put together we should dominate this game. Leading the team is a great quarterback/leader in Jihad Vercher.

He can throw a great ball and can run the ball very well; a complete game-changer. I am looking forward to becoming a Bruin and playing on a bigger stage like the Rose Bowl they played a great game against Nebraska and looked very explosive on both offense and defense.

1. Matt Barkley QB USC

USC quarterback Matt Barkley tossed six touchdowns to lead the Trojans over Syracuse 42-29 at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey. As expected, Barkley continues to utilize playmaking wideouts Marquis Lee and Robert Woods.

A tough road game at Stanford this week should present a challenge to the Trojans. Expect Barkley to rise to the challenge and have another Heisman worthy performance.

2. DeAnthony Thomas RB Oregon

Mission Hills (Calif.) Bishop Alemany wide receiver Steven Mitchell is one of the most talented athletes in the nation at his position. The USC commit does everything that you would want a wide receiver to do and he does it all well. Let’s take a quick look at Mitchell’s game and how he translates to the USC Trojans’ high-powered offense.

There were plenty of big high school football games in Southern California Friday night but CLA had the privilege to bear witness to superstar Franklin wide receiver Joshua “Jay Tee” Taylor and his play-making ability.

After scoring four touchdowns last week, Taylor was primed for another big time performance against Jordan (Los Angeles). The visiting Jordan team was undermanned but that would not have made a difference as Jay Tee was clearly the best player on the grid iron.