Kennedy (2-0) vs. Pacifica (1-1)

7 TONIGHT GARDEN GROVE HIGH

Pacifica has owned this rivalry, winning last year and five of six when the Fighting Irish played in the Garden Grove League. But Kennedy Coach Mitch Olson said he still enjoys battling Bill Craven’s teams: “They’re tough-as-nails kids, they’re put together well, they’ll come at you and they’re always well-coached.” This year, the Mariners are a little more unpredictable than usual on offense. They use two quarterbacks, Chris Wikle, the passer, and Jacob Clark, the runner. Olson said the game is probably a toss-up. “They’re bigger than us on the lines, but I think we’re a little quicker.”

KEY PLAYERS

Kennedy

RB Kelvin Beatty

175 yds., 3 TDs

MLB Shawn Benevente

3 sacks

QB Geoff Etherson

298 yds., 2 TDs

Pacifica

WR/QB Jacob Clark

8 rec., 102 yds.

RB Javon Smith

239 yds., 1 TD

QB Chris Wikle

50%, 137 yds., 1 TD