No. 1 Los Alamitos (3-0) vs. Bellflower St. John Bosco (2-1)

7:30 TONIGHT ST. JOHN BOSCO HIGH

Under first-year Coach Kiki Mendoza, St. John Bosco has a swarming defense and a hard-nosed offensive line that leads a veer running attack. “We pound it ahead,” Mendoza said, “and if you take away the inside stuff, we go outside with the pitch.” To beat Los Alamitos, the Braves will have to shut down one of the Southern Section’s most prolific passing attacks. Griffin quarterback Ryan Hanson has completed 71% of his pass attempts. Wide receiver Keenan Howry has 16 receptions for 335 yards, and Blasi Ritacco has seven for 123. Los Alamitos has outscored opponents, 166-50.

KEY PLAYERS

Los Alamitos

RB Josiah Doby 359 yds. rush, 7 TDs

QB Ryan Hanson 653 yds., 9 TDs

WR Keenan Howry 16 rec., 10 TDs

St. John Bosco

QB Alex Aguilar 215 yds. pass, 2 TDs

RB Joseph Lucero 270 yds. rush, 3 TDs

RB Jamaul Montgomery 228 yds. rush, 3 TDs