PREP SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS / BOYS’ DIVISION II

Mater Dei (27-5-1) vs. Edison (19-4-2)

10 TODAY CAL STATE FULLERTON

The Division II final matches the second-place teams from the county’s top two leagues, the Sunset and Serra. Fourth-seeded Mater Dei has been the more impressive team in the playoffs. The Monarchs, who won Division II titles in 1994 and ‘97, are coming off a 4-1 victory over Riverside Poly, the country’s top-ranked team, according to the National Soccer Coaches Assn. of America. Balanced scoring--Kevin Novak (20 goals), Matt Fennell (19) and Ruben Rosales (19)--has been Mater Dei’s strength. Edison will need big games from junior goalkeeper Joey Balbas and Danny Collins, who has been explosive in the playoffs.

KEY PLAYERS

Mater Dei

D Matt Doty, Sr.

6 goals, 3 assists

D Rawlston Masaniai, Jr.

contributed to 15 shutouts

M Kevin Novak, Sr.

20 goals, 15 assists

Edison

F Danny Collins, Sr.

17 goals, 7 assists

F Devin Kato, Sr.

8 goals, 5 assists

D Jeff Kunze, Sr.

1 goal, 3 assists