PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAMES

Santa Ana Valley (8-2) vs. Irvine (7-2-1)

7:30 TONIGHT IRVINE HIGH

Mike Ricci is averaging only 13.2 yards per completion, but Irvine’s conservative efficiency has brought it success; it finished second in the Sea View League team behind No. 2 Newport Harbor, which defeated Irvine, 12-10. Two of Irvine’s last three victories have been by four and two points, both against playoff teams. Keith Short has scored 12 touchdowns, two more than Valley receiver Aaron Barragan, who is averaging 13.3 yards per catch. Miguel Guerrero’s completion rate is down (40.5%), but the payoff is high--16 touchdowns, 17.9 yards per completion. Valley finished second in the Century League.

KEY PLAYERS

Santa Ana Valley

WR Aaron Barragan

26 rec., 10 TDs

QB Miguel Guerrero

40.5%, 16 TDs, 4 ints.

RB Isreal Zepeda

923 yds., 5.3 per carry

Irvine

QB Mike Ricci

61.8%, 12 TDs, 6 ints.

RB Keith Short

985 yds., 6.4 per carry

WR James Whitted

31 rec., 13.3 yds./rec.