Alisal-Carmel football

Saturday's game
Alisal (5-3) at Carmel (8-0), 2 p.m.
 Size wise, the Trojans have an advantage in the trenches, powerful enough to bully their way when running the ball.
 If Alisal is going to pull off a major upset, it has to control the ball on offense and limit the amount of possessions the Padres get.
 Then again, haven't we said that the last three weeks since Monte Vista held Carmel scoreless in the first half in a 14-0 loss?
 One thing Carmel does is it makes adjustments on the fly. And it remains patient when opponents do attempt to slow the game down.
 Case in point came last week when the Padres held just a 14-6 halftime lead over North Salinas, then outscored them 21-0 in the second half.
 The Padres have been their own worst enemy with six turnovers last week. Whether its arrogance or confidence in its offense, failing on four attempts on fourth down kept things interesting.
 While Julian Renteria has turned eight completions into four touchdown passes this year, Alisal isn't going to beat you threw the air.
 Carmel's defense, which has recorded three shutouts this season, can expect to get a heavy dose of Dorian Segovia, who has rushed for 18 touchdowns behind a line that includes Isaac Duenas.
 In five Mission Division games, the Padres defense, anchored by Robert Brown, Zach DeZee and Yungiae Chee, has allowed just 19 points -- 13 coming in the fourth quarter.