La Habra (11-1) vs. Covina (9-3)

7 TONIGHT WALNUT HIGH

Covina stifled Western’s point-a-minute offense last week with some timely defensive plays, including a 99-yard interception return to clinch the 37-28 upset. La Habra’s smash-mouth defense was also up to par, holding University to 14 yards rushing in a 13-7 victory. If the Highlanders are to reach the Division IX title game, they must break up the passing chemistry of David Ulrich to Daniel Ulrich. La Habra running back Brent West needs to control the clock on offense and set up passing lanes for quarterback Mike Keeling.

KEY PLAYERS

La Habra

QB Mike Keeling

1,744 yds., 16 TDs

RB Brent West

1,406 yds., 12 TDs

WR Pascual Alvarez

47 rec., 655 yds.

Covina

QB David Ulrich

2,594 yds., 29 TDs

WR Daniel Ulrich

63 rec., 990 yds., 11 TDs

RB Johnny Grant

1,645 yds., 19 TDs