TUSTIN (4-6) vs. KENNEDY (8-4)

Site, time: Western High, Friday, 7 p.m.

Outlook: We have some interesting angles here. Tustin missed the playoffs last year, and looks to be good enough for a return to postseason play this year. Tillers junior running back Anthony Wilkerson could be among the county's leading rushers all season. Tustin might not have had all the weapons needed to run Coach Myron Miller's double-wing offense the past couple of seasons, but it looks like he has them now. Kennedy has a new head coach, Brit Johnson, who has been an assistant with the Fighting Irish. He knows the school, the kids and the style of play. Kennedy always has been known for its physicality. That's not going to change. This is another tough one to forecast, but we think if that double-wing and Wilkerson get a rhythm going, the Tillers will prevail.

Winner: Tustin

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