With No. 2 Aliso Niguel visting No. 1 San Clemente this evening, here’s a quick look at both teams to this point of the season.

Aliso Niguel won the 2008 Mater Dei Premier Invitational tournament. Photo courtesy of Tom Hernandez.

No. 2 ALISO NIGUEL WOLVERINES

 
RECORD: 13-1-2; 1-1-1

KEY WINS: vs. Cathedral Catholic 3-0 (Dec. 18); vs. Mission Viejo 2-0 (Dec. 20); vs. Long Beach Wilson 1-0 (Dec. 22).

LOSS: vs. Mission Viejo 0-1 (Jan. 8 )

TIES: vs. Buena 0-0 (Dec. 13); vs. Tesoro 0-0 (Jan. 15)

THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH: Kathleen Messinger (Goalie, Jr.); Alyssa Newcomer (Midfielder/Forward, Sr.); Kira Cramer (Midfielder/Forward, Sr.)

POTENTIAL UNSUNG HERO: Lauren Benner (Forward, Fr.): Of her four goals this season, two have been game winners.

COACHES COMMENT: “Our backs are against the wall. It doesn’t matter that it’s San Clemente, we just need to win this game.” –Randy Dodge

FACTOID: The Wolverines feature a defense that has allowed only one goal in league play and three goals all season.

NO. 1 SAN CLEMENTE TRITONS

San Clemente claimed the championship sword at the 2008 Excalibur Tournament. Photo By Jason Eichelberger, The Register

RECORD: 16-2-1; 2-0-1

KEY WINS: vs. Cathedral Catholic 3-0 (Dec.6); vs. Northwood 1-0 (Dec. 19); vs. Esperanza 1-0 (Dec. 31)

LOSSES: vs. Newport Harbor 0-1 (Dec. 11); vs. Los Alamitos 0-2 (Dec. 18)

TIE: vs. Mission Viejo 0-0 (Jan. 13)

THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH: Kelsey Wilson (Defender/Midfielder, Sr.); Tiffany Corder (Goalie, Sr.); Alexis Mahoney (Forward, Sr.)

POTENTIAL UNSUNG HERO: Frannie Coxe (Midfielder, So.): Multi-faceted player has scored five goals and dished out four assists, while playing stellar defense.

COACHES COMMENT: “It’s a good matchup and we’re excited to play Aliso Niguel.” – Stacey Finnerty

FACTOID: The Tritons have multiple weapons on offense, with four players having scored five goals or more this season.

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