Here are a few to watch:

Estancia at Costa Mesa (Orange Coast League, 4:45 pm)

What’s better than a battle for first place? A battle for first place between two teams that still are unbeaten, thus the case with this game. Costa Mesa (3-0-1) currently has a leg up in the league race over Estancia (2-0-2). That could change after today. The teams played to a 1-1 tie on Jan. 8 in the first meeting. The winner – if there is one – no doubt is the favorite for the Orange Coast crown.

Orange Lutheran at JSerra (Trinity League, 3:15pm)

If JSerra (1-2-1) has any postseason plans, a victory is a must today. The Lancers (2-2-0) have a slim lead in the standings and are currently in third place in league. A win by OLu today creates a little breathing room for the playoffs, but a loss and the battle for the final playoff spot continues to the end between these two squads.

El Toro vs Huntington Beach at Woodbridge High (Sea View League, 3:15pm)

Another playoff berth on the line, the Chargers and Oilers are currently fighting it out. El Toro (2-2-0) and HB  (1-1-2) are tied for third place. The teams close out the first half of league with this one, and it will determine the shape of the standings. If one of these teams win, it gives them an inside track to the playoffs, at least until the next game in this crazy league.

• Weekly contest:
• Eichelberger’s picks
• Tobolski’s picks

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• Girls soccer: New top 10 (with explanations)
• CIF girls soccer rankings (Jan. 26)
• Girls Soccer: Top five standouts of the week
• Girls soccer: Lauren Young’s tenacity fuels Pacifica
• Girls soccer: Thursday’s recap

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