PREP FOOTBALL GAMES AT A GLANCE

7 TONIGHT IRVINE HIGH

Aliso Niguel, fresh from its 21-14 upset of Pacifica, will try to match former Pacific Coast League member Laguna Hills with a victory in its Sea View League debut. With little margin for error to get one of the league’s three automatic playoff berths, eachteam feels this is a game it must win. Aliso Niguel quarterback Joel Smith (63.3%, one interception) presents a test for the Irvine secondary. Four of his five touchdowns, all in the last three games, have covered 60 yards or more. The Wolverines also are a special teams threat, having returned a punt for a touchdown the last two weeks.

KEY PLAYERS

Aliso Niguel

WR Chris Bernard

8 rec., 31.3 yds./catch

DB Michael Mudge

3 interceptions

RB Iman Nikzad

6.0 yards per carry, 8 TDs

Irvine

QB Mike Ricci

54.7%, 5 TDs, 3 int.

RB Keith Short

9.4 yards per carry, 6 TDs

WR Chris Sinner

11 rec., 16 yds./catch