PREP FOOTBALL GAMES AT A GLANCE

Irvine (9-1-1) vs. Cypress (7-4)

7:30 TONIGHT GLOVER STADIUM

Irvine, seeded No. 2 in Division VI, is coming off a 53-35 victory over Costa Mesa in which it gained 226 yards rushing and 226 yards passing. Sean Van de Merghel has thrown 16 touchdown passes in the last six games, and Adrian Guillen rushed 15 times for 119 yards against Costa Mesa. The Vaqueros’ defense wasn’t as bad as the score indicates: two fumbles, one returned for a score, the other leading to a one-yard drive. Cypress, which must avoid turnovers, needs a good game from its secondary. The Centurions have some skill players, and they’ll get a test from Irvine’s defense.

KEY PLAYERS

Irvine

RB Dave Doomey

957 yds., 6.4 yds./carry

WR Evan Little

38 rec., 17.7 yds./rec.

QB Sean Van de Merghel

61.7%, 22 TDs, 5 ints.

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Cypress

DL Marco Covka

6 sacks, 62 tackles

QB Jeff Crooks

54.9%, 17 TDs, 10 ints.

WR Rich Herrera

56 rec., 14.5 yds./rec.