Thursday

Division II second round

Servite (17-3) vs. Mission Viejo (16-11) at Capistrano Valley, 6:45 p.m.

Prediction: The Friars hit the road again and face a senior-dominated Mission Viejo squad. Co-champs of the South Coast, the Diablos are well-balanced and have a standout in lefty Andrew Baker. But Servite also is very solid and has a star in center Cruz Smithson. In mid-October, Mission Viejo measured itself against one Servite's rivals, Mater Dei, and were in the match at halftime before falling, 11-4. Servite's inside-outside attack will be too much for the Diablos and the Friars will advance to play Villa Park for a third time.

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