PREP FOOTBALL GAMES AT A GLANCE

Los Angeles Loyola (11-0) vs. Esperanza (9-2)

7:30 TONIGHT

VALENCIA HIGH

For those who like it when teams line up and try to beat each other into submission, this will be that kind of game. Quarterback Grant Wagner has enjoyed a big passing year, but the Aztecs would much rather let their large offensive line open holes for Brent Garrison and Jamie Smith. Unbeaten Loyola is of a similar philosophy: The big boys up front break down the defensive walls and let running backs Stephen Faulk and Wesley Willard--who combined for 263 yards against Long Beach Millikan--run free. Esperanza’s victory over Mission Viejo was its first in the playoffs since 1992.

Loyola

RB Stephen Faulk 835 yds., 10 TDs

QB Chris Peterson 65-117, 864 yds., 9 TDs

RB Wesley Willard 1,058 yds., 10 TDs

Esperanza

RB Brent Garrison 1,140 yds., 6 TDs

RB Jamie Smith 706 yds., 14 TDs

QB Grant Wagner 2,009 yds., 17 TDs