Empire League

VALENCIA (2-5, 0-2) VS. KENNEDY (4-3, 1-1)

Where, when: Western High, Thursday, 7 p.m.

Outlook: Valencia’s 13-year playoff-appearance streak is in trouble. The Tigers never really got their offensive bread-and-butter, their running game, going this season. Last week’s loss to Katella was Valencia’s first since joining the Empire League in 2002.

Kennedy had won four in a row before losing to Pacifica last week. Kennedy can score a lot of points, averaging 29 a game, but the Irish give up that many a game, too. Valencia’s defense has been OK, but that Tigers’ offense has not kept pace. Cypress and Pacifica clearly are the league’s top two teams. But who is No. 3? This game will determine that.

Winner: Kennedy

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