Foothill (1-1) vs. Capistrano Valley (1-1)

7:30 TONIGHT CAPISTRANO VALLEY

Capistrano Valley will start backup quarterback Garrett Gray in place of Jeff Dixon, who injured his thumb in the third quarter of last week’s 42-27 loss to Edison. Capistrano Valley Coach Dave Brown said Dixon can’t grip the ball well enough to play quarterback, but he can still be effective as a running back or linebacker. Brown said the Cougars will have to show some improvement if they are going to beat Foothill. “We turned the ball over too many times against Edison,” Brown said. “If we can cut down on our mental and physical errors, I think we can get into the playoffs.”

KEY PLAYERS

Foothill

RB Skyler Champion 6.7 yds./carry, 3 TDs

WR Darren Crume 5 rec., 155 yds., 2 TDs

QB Robby Koster 278 yds., 3 TDs

Capistrano Valley

RB/QB Jeff Dixon 138 yds. pass, 148 yds. rush

WR Ryan Richards 9 rec., 22.9 yds./rec.

RB Derrick Stephan 109 yds., 6.1 yds./carry