Lightning Football News...

The JS Lightning (6-4, 5-0) will host the Big Pine Warriors on Friday, November 28th, 2008 at Lightning Stadium. Big Pine is currently ranked #1 in CIF 8-Man Division II and are undefeated at 10-0. The Warriors are averaging 49.3 pts per game on offense while only allowing 23.5 PPG. The Warriors defeated Desert Christian (CSOD) by a score of 72-33 and are looking for a big win in Lightning stadium. The Warriors are the favorite to win by 2 TD's. The Lightning on the other hand is currently ranked #4 in CIF 8-Man Division II and are averaging 30 pts a game while allowing 28.6 on defense.

The Lightning have played 9 out of its 10 games against teams that were ranked in the top 10 in Division I and II. The Warriors have played 4 teams that were ranked. The Lightning has played teams that have a combined win-loss record of 70-32 with only 2 teams being sub-500 teams. The Warriors have played teams that have a combined win-loss record of 46-47 and six of the 10 teams have sub-500 records.

The Lightning defeated Lighthouse Christian 32-30 are looking for another trip to the ship. So, it should be a good game. The Lightning are used to playing tough opponents and with the home field crowd on hand, it could be a upset about to happen. The Lightning, with a win on Friday, will go to the CIF 8-Man Division II Championships for the 5th time in 8 years. The Lightning are 1-3 in Divisional Championship games.

There is a charge at all CIF Playoff games of $8 for adults and $5 for students at the gate. The snack bar opens at 6:00PM with the Pep Band pre game show at 6:30PM. The game will start at 7:00PM sharp.