PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE PREVIEW

LEAGUE FAVORITE

University: In what could be a very balanced league, the Trojans might be the best of the group. The Trojans posted nonleague victories over good teams like Canyon, Laguna Beach and Villa Park. Corona del Mar and Irvine could present the toughest challenges.

PROJECTED LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Sean Donovan, Corona del Mar: A first-team all-league selection last year, Donovan, a 6-foot-3 senior forward, will be among the league's top scorers.

OTHERS TO WATCH

Justin Arios (Beckman, 5-11, Jr., G); Rhett Bender (Beckman, 6-3, Sr., F); Jed Borovik (University, 6-4, Jr., G); Steven Gallin (Corona del Mar, 6-7, Sr., C); Ben Kwan (University, 6-1, Jr., G); Tony Mangano (Laguna Hills, 5-10, Jr., G); Collin Pfingst (Laguna Hills, 6-7. Sr., F); Christian Scott (University, 6-3, So., G)

TEAM ON THE RISE

Irvine: The Vaqueros were 3-5 in league last year, and should be above .500 in league play this year.

TEAM UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Beckman: A still-new program continues to build itself into a league-championship contender.

TOP GAMES

Irvine at Corona del Mar, Wednesday; Corona del Mar at University, Jan. 16; University at Irvine, Jan. 23

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