FLASH AND DASH—Oaks Christian’s UCLA-bound tailback Malcolm Jones, center, has rushed for 1,439 yards in nine games. Newbury Park (7-2) at Thousand Oaks (5-4)

Outlook: Sure, third place in the final Marmonte League standing is at stake, as is a slightly better postseason seeding.

But let’s be honest here, folks, this rivalry game is all about bragging rights, be it now or 15 years down the line.

Top-level talent is on display.

Newbury Park tailback Cameron Roberson is a bruising ball-carrier, and wideout Phillip Muscarella can run past anyone.

TOHS’ offense counters with a pair of dynamic juniors—quarterback Avondre Bollar and wideout Richard Mullaney.

The Lancers will retire David Anderson’s jersey before the game. Anderson, a T.O. grad, is a wideout with the Houston Texans.

OCHS (9-0) at Nordhoff (8-1)

Outlook: The victor of this contest goes home with the TriValley League crown.

Nordhoff was extremely impressive in shutting out Oak Park 28-0 during last week’s OPHS homecoming game.

The Rangers held Oak Park’s offense to 107 total yards in Week 9 but face an entirely different test against vaunted Oaks Christian on Friday.

The OCHS offense continues to pile up impressive numbers through the air and on the ground.

With a dozen scoring catches, Lion sophomore wideout Jordan Payton has been the go-to guy for senior quarterback Nick Montana. Senior tailback Malcolm Jones averages 10.4 yards per tote.

Last week’s top performers

Richard Mullaney and Cameron Schneider, DBs, Thousand Oaks: In a must-win game against Royal, Mullaney and Schneider both picked off two Highlander passes to help lead the Lancers to a 35-14 victory.

Dallas Clayton, RB, Westlake: The Chicago native, in his first year at Westlake, rushed eight times for 113 yards and a pair of scores as the Warriors pummeled Simi Valley, 56-13.

Campbell Davis, PK/P, Oaks Christian: Davis went 9-for-9 on extra-point attempts and had five touchbacks against Santa Clara.

Josh Sackheim, LB, Newbury Park: Had 13 tackles at Calabasas.