L.A. Washington (0-0) vs. No. 3 Los Alamitos (0-0)

7 TONIGHT LONG BEACH VETERANS STADIUM

Chris Carter, Washington’s first-year coach, should make it his first order of business to drop Los Alamitos from the schedule. The Griffins have outscored the Generals, 270-48, in winning every game since the series began in 1994. Last year’s score was 48-0. Carter, who watched that game from the sideline, said Washington lacked discipline and conditioning. Now, he said, his team is in “better shape than it’s ever been.” To have any chance, the Generals must avoid turnovers and win the time-of-possession battle. Los Alamitos lacks a proven quarterback, but the three candidates vying for the starting job will get a chance to prove themselves tonight.

KEY PLAYERS

Washington

LB Anthony Benford

Sr., 6-1, 190

WR/FS Charles Howard

Jr., 6-1, 180

RB Kejuan Bullard

Jr., 6-0, 170

Los Alamitos

RB Adam Nauta

Sr., 5-8, 175

DT Mike Patterson

Sr., 6-1, 275

DB/WR Steve Shinen

Sr., 6-2, 180