Kennedy (9-3) vs. Newport Harbor (11-0-1)

7:30 TONIGHT NEWPORT HARBOR HIGH

Newport Harbor running back Andre Stewart figures to go over 2,000 yards in rushing for the season, but just how far he goes may determine the outcome of this semifinal game. Kennedy, on the other hand, is hoping for a low-scoring game, and the burden is on its linemen and linebackers. “If we don’t stop Stewart,” Coach Mitch Olson said, “it won’t be close.” The Fighting Irish will most likely pressure the Newport Harbor secondary through the air, although the Sailors have responded well in that area this season. Defensive back Dayne Pfaff leads the team with four interceptions.

KEY PLAYERS

Kennedy

RB/DB Kelvin Beatty

1,135 yds., 16 TDs

QB Geoff Etherson

1,635 yds., 10 TDs

WR Steve Yaden

57 rec., 7 TDs

Newport Harbor

RB Andre Stewart

1,994 yds., 22 TDs

DB/WR Billy Clayton

3 int., 7 TD

DB/WR Justin Jacobs

21 rec., 3 int.