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Esperanza (11-1) vs. Long Beach Poly (12-0)

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7 TONIGHT LONG BEACH VETERANS STADIUM

The fourth-seeded Aztecs must shake things up to have any shot at success against Division I’s top-seeded team. Esperanza can’t just hand the ball off to running back Temitope Sonuyi 25 times and let him carry the team, as usual. Poly’s defense is simply too tough. Aztec quarterback Ryan Sausedo and receivers Anthony Vicencia and Dan Pace will need to be at their sharpest. The Jackrabbits, seeking to return to their fourth consecutive championship game, will rely on junior running back Hershel Dennis.

KEY PLAYERS

Esperanza

RB Temitope Sonuyi

2,446 yds., 30 TDs

QB Ryan Sausedo

51%, 640 yds., 7 TDs

WR Anthony Vicencia

49 rec., 807 yds., 4 TDs

Poly

RB Hershel Dennis

1,456 yds., 25 TDs

QB Markee White

55%, 1,294 yds., 14 TDs

WR Josh Hawkins

34 rec., 635 yds., 10 TDs

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