University (9-2) vs. La Habra (10-1)

7 TONIGHT LA HABRA HIGH

The two Pacific Coast League losers in the first round were outscored 83-10, and champion University has the league’s only playoff victory in the last two seasons. La Habra’s only loss was to Cerritos Valley Christian in the season opener. The fourth-seeded Highlanders have a balanced attack, but Mike Keeling, who has passed for 1,640 yards, can’t add to his 12 interceptions and give University easy scoring opportunities. University is going to need a big defensive performance, and quarterback Jay Nichols must make some big plays.

KEY PLAYERS

University

QB Jay Nichols

49.4%, 14 TDs, 9 int.

RB Nephi Wheeler

110 carr., 599 yds., 4 TDs

K Zack Sherwood

8 field goals, 31 PATs

La Habra

QB Mike Keeling

54.7%, 1,640 yds., 15 TDs

RB Brent West

1,248 yds., 11 TDs

WR Pascual Alvarez

43 rec., 605 yds.