University (9-2) vs. La Habra (10-1)
7 TONIGHT LA HABRA HIGH
The two Pacific Coast League losers in the first round were outscored 83-10, and champion University has the league’s only playoff victory in the last two seasons. La Habra’s only loss was to Cerritos Valley Christian in the season opener. The fourth-seeded Highlanders have a balanced attack, but Mike Keeling, who has passed for 1,640 yards, can’t add to his 12 interceptions and give University easy scoring opportunities. University is going to need a big defensive performance, and quarterback Jay Nichols must make some big plays.
KEY PLAYERS
University
QB Jay Nichols
49.4%, 14 TDs, 9 int.
RB Nephi Wheeler
110 carr., 599 yds., 4 TDs
K Zack Sherwood
8 field goals, 31 PATs
La Habra
QB Mike Keeling
54.7%, 1,640 yds., 15 TDs
RB Brent West
1,248 yds., 11 TDs
WR Pascual Alvarez
43 rec., 605 yds.
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