NORWALK (8-4) VS. LAGUNA HILLS (11-0)
Site, date, time: Laguna Hills High, Friday, 7 p.m.
Outlook: This is the first Pacific Coast League vs. Suburban League matchup of the week. The Hawks were the PCL champions, while the Lancers tied for second place with Artesia and La Mirada in the Suburban League. What has been the key to Laguna Hills’ success this season? Defense.
The Hawks have allowed 96 points in 11 games and they have held eight of their 11 opponents to fewer than 10 points. Laguna Hills’ defense will be tested by Norwalk’s rugged rushing attack, which features Ray Craig, Jose Guzman and Julio Macias, who have combined for 4,041 yards. Norwalk and Laguna Hills have two common opponents in Irvine and Artesia. Laguna Hills beat Irvine, 20-13, and Artesia, 17-9. Norwalk lost to Artesia, 23-17, and beat Irvine, 29-3.
MAYFAIR (9-3) VS. CORONA DEL MAR (10-2)
Site, date, time: Newport Harbor High, Saturday, 7 p.m.
Outlook: The Pacific Coast League and Suburban League clash in this semifinal as well. The Monsoons were champions of the Suburban League for the eighth consecutive year, while the Sea Kings finished second to Laguna Hills in the PCL. Mayfair has reeled off eight consecutive victories since going 0-4 to start the season. Mayfair has some big-time playmakers in WR Brandon Estrada (14 TDs), RB Dominique Small (8 TDs) and QB Jimmy Ohiri (21 TDs, 7 INTs). The Sea Kings rely on RBs J.D. Abbott (8 TDs) and Alex Swigert (5 TDs) and QB Mitch Sands is effective passing and scrambling for CdM. Mayfair and CdM have La Mirada as a common opponent. CdM beat La Mirada, 26-15; Mayfair beat La Mirada, 28-0.
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LET’s GO SEAKINGS………! LET’s DO THIS! LET’s MAUL MAYFAIR!
no way too fast too big too good.
WOW, you Norwalk people should be real PROUD! I guess that “DOUBLE WING T” is working out real well for you tonight. WHOOPS, now lets see if CDM can rout Mayfair tomorrow night and show that the “BEACH BOYS” are for real and can hang with the “BOYS FROM DA HOOD!”
Yeah, that WingT offense was trash…
I’ve seen that offense used so much more effectively by other schools - it was only a matter of time before someone figured it out…haha! 42 - 8 <==Blow out haha!
cdm seasons over sat. nite.
We’re going to the SHIP!!! LHHSSS YOU KNOW!
norwalk had nothing on us. it would have been a shut out if laguna didnt put in their freshmen line up .