Pacifica (7-3) vs. Laguna Hills (9-1)7 P.M....

Pacifica (7-3) vs. Laguna Hills (9-1)

7 P.M. FRIDAY

MISSION VIEJO HS

After opening the season with four victories, Pacifica limped into the playoffs, losing three league games by a total of nine points and qualifying as an at-large team. But don’t sell the Mariners short. They have an experienced quarterback in J.D. Stern, four quality receivers and an experienced offensive line. However, they had trouble stopping teams with rushing attacks, so trying to slow Michael Jones won’t be easy. Pacifica Coach Bill Craven said Anthony Daye is scarier than Jones. “Jones is good but that No. 32, he’s a stud,” Craven said. “He runs hard and he spins and can break tackles.”

Key Players

Pacifica

QB J.D. Stern

1,917 yds., 15 TDs, 48.4%

WR Paul Tessier

34 rec., 529 yds.

RB Paul Toepel

406 yds., 83 carries

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Laguna Hills

QB Cory Pardoe

602 yds. pass, 390 rush

RB Michael Jones

2,063 yds., 8.1 avg., 29 TDs

FB Anthony Daye

170 yds., 5.5 avg.