PREP FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES / DIVISION VI

Woodbridge vs. Santa Margarita

RECORDS--Woodbridge 12-0-1; Santa Margarita 10-3

SITE--Cal State Fullerton, 7:30

SANTA MARGARITA--The Eagles finished third in the Sea View League after being ranked in the top three in the division all season. Though unseeded, the two-time defending Southern Section champions began their playoff run against third-seeded Aliso Niguel with a 28-14 victory. They defeated Tustin, 28-19, in a rematch of last year’s Division V section final, then avenged a 42-18 loss to Irvine in Week 9 by scoring a 17-0 semifinal victory. Santa Margarita’s 20-12 loss to Woodbridge in Week 10 featured an offensive performance that managed just two drives longer than 21 yards and four turnovers in the Eagles’ territory. Still, they outgained Woodbridge, 245-222. Quarterback Greg Orlando has passed for 1,707 yards and 15 touchdowns with six interceptions, rushed for 782 yards (5.1 per carry) and eight touchdowns, and caught a 79-yard touchdown pass. Spencer McCroskey has rushed for 1,061 yards (5.0 per carry) and 10 touchdowns. Mike O’Gorman (55 receptions, nine touchdowns) needs only four receptions to have the county’s third-best total. Kicker Matt Froehlich (10 of 17 field goals) has a range of about 44 yards.

WOODBRIDGE--The Warriors, who went into last season having gone 25 games without a victory, can end this season without a defeat. The defense, led by lineman Rael Berkowitz, linebacker Eric Jensen and safety Shane Harris, has given up one touchdown in three playoff victories. Only five times in 13 games has Woodbridge allowed as many as two touchdowns (Santa Margarita was one of those opponents). Woodbridge’s conservative nature suits its players; the Warriors know their limitations but often play flawlessly. They thrive on their opponents’ mistakes. Against Santa Margarita, the Warriors’ scoring drives began at their 34 and, after turnovers, the Eagles’ 36, 31 and 33. Scott Barlow (2,069 yards, 21 touchdowns, six interceptions) has completed 60.8% of his passes and has a nice target over the middle in tight end Zach Foster (6-4, 240). Brandon Runk (930 yards) is averaging 6.4 yards per carry and Shane Harris (832 yards) is averaging 7.6. Speedy receiver Oren Masserman (34 catches, 18.4 yards per reception) provides quick-strike capability. Steve Terwiske has 13 field goals, including a 43-yarder against the Eagles.

KEYS TO THE GAME--Field position probably determines the winner. Santa Margarita can’t turn the ball over as it did in the first meeting and expect to win. Woodbridge is as good as anyone at finishing its opportunities, and a boring game suits the Warriors fine.

LINEUPS

SANTA MARGARITA’S OFFENSE

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P No. Name Yr. Hgt. Wgt. QB 12 Greg Orlando Sr. 5-10 175 RB 10 Spencer McCroskey Sr. 6-1 185 SE 31 Mike O’Gorman Sr. 6-3 218 WR 6 Matt Lopez Sr. 5-11 180 FL 17 Trent Zinn Jr. 5-11 155 TE 34 Matt Szkalak Jr. 6-1 205 C 51 Ron Mostero Sr. 6-0 220 LG 71 Greg Samuels Sr. 6-1 245 RG 55 Jeff Holgate Sr. 6-2 200 LT 53 Derek Early Sr. 6-3 230 RT 73 Ryan Lumm So. 6-3 205 K 19 Matt Froehlich Jr. 5-10 155

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SANTA MARGARITA’S DEFENSE

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P No. Name Yr. Hgt. Wgt. DE 41 Colin Rooke Sr. 6-1 200 DE 45 Will Watson Sr. 6-1 205 DT 91 Jimmy Foley Sr. 5-11 205 NG 34 Matt Szkalak Jr. 6-1 205 MLB 22 Josh Wills Sr. 6-0 190 OLB 8 Lee Smith Sr. 5-11 200 OLB 5 John Bennett Sr. 6-1 205 CB 30 Garrett Thompson Sr. 5-8 160 FS 10 Spencer McCroskey Sr. 6-1 185 SS 31 Mike O’Gorman Sr. 6-3 215 CB 17 Trent Zinn Jr. 5-10 155 P 8 Lee Smith Sr. 5-11 200

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WOODBRIDGE’S OFFENSE

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P No. Name Yr. Hgt. Wgt. QB 12 Scott Barlow Sr. 6-1 170 RB 18 Brandon Runk Sr. 6-0 180 RB 20 Eric Jensen Sr. 5-10 175 WR 5 Oren Masserman Sr. 5-8 150 FL 1 Jeff Hammond Sr. 5-10 150 TE 85 Zach Foster Sr. 6-4 240 C 55 Eric Tombrello Sr. 5-10 200 LG 76 Nick Shaeffer Sr. 6-5 255 RG 52 Jason Geneau Sr. 5-10 215 LT 66 Doug Nienhuis Jr. 6-5 250 RT 78 Matt Hackett Sr. 6-3 230 K 2 Steve Terwiske Sr. 5-11 180

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WOODBRIDGE’S DEFENSE

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P No. Name Yr. Hgt. Wgt. DT 36 Rael Berkowitz Sr. 6-0 185 DT 35 Justin Valentine Jr. 5-11 200 DE 42 Josh Coker Sr. 6-2 225 DE 39 Adam Jenkins Sr. 6-0 195 NG 75 Anthony Knutson Sr. 6-4 280 OLB 18 Brandon Runk Sr. 6-0 180 OLB 87 Dave Grijalva Jr. 6-1 188 MLB 20 Eric Jensen Sr. 5-10 175 CB 24 Russ Rommelfanger Sr. 6-0 180 FS 11 Shane Harris Jr. 5-10 175 CB 15 Dave Delaney Jr. 5-8 165 P 78 Matt Hackett Sr. 6-3 230

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SCHEDULE / TONIGHT

Southern Section

Division II

Chino (13-0) vs. Diamond Bar (12-1), Citrus College, 7:30

Division IV

Arroyo Grande (10-2) at San Luis Obispo (11-2), 7:30

Division V

Norco (10-3) vs. Moreno Valley Rancho Verde (11-2), Moreno Valley High, 7:30

Division VI

Woodbridge (12-0-1) vs. Santa Margarita (10-3), Cal State Fullerton, 7:30

Division IX

La Mirada (13-0) vs. Lakewood Mayfair (10-3), Cerritos College, 7:30

Division X

Monrovia (12-0) vs. Paso Robles (12-1), Paso Robles War Memorial Stadium, 7:30

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City Section

Championship

Wilmington Banning (9-3-1) vs. Woodland Hills Taft (11-2), Coliseum, 8

Division

Chatsworth (8-5) vs. Reseda (9-4), Coliseum, 5

SATURDAY

Southern Section

Division I

Long Beach Poly (13-0) vs. Mater Dei (12-1), Edison Field, 7

Division III

Newhall Hart (11-2) vs. Santa Fe Springs St. Paul (11-2), College of the Canyons, 7:30

Division VII

North Hollywood Harvard-Westlake (10-3) at Covina Charter Oak (9-2-1), 7:30

Division VIII

Temescal Canyon (12-1) vs. Bloomington (10-3), Elsinore Diamond, 7:30

Division XI

Carpinteria (10-3) vs. Santa Monica St. Monica (9-3-1), Santa Barbara City College, 7:30

Division XII

Lancaster Paraclete (12-1) vs. Kilpatrick (8-5), Antelope Valley College, 7:30

Division XIII

Redlands Arrowhead Christian (9-4) at Boron (13-0), 7:30