Aliso Niguel (22-3-2) vs. Rancho Cucamonga (20-1-8)

6 TONIGHT LA MIRADA HIGH

Each team is making its first appearance in a Southern Section Division I final. Third-seeded Aliso Niguel knocked off defending champion and second-seeded Capistrano Valley in the semifinals, while Rancho Cucamonga defeated Esperanza. The Wolverines, the second-place team from the Sea View League, are dominating on offense, outscoring their opponents, 18-1, in the playoffs. The defense recorded its 20th shutout against Capistrano Valley. Fourth-seeded Rancho Cucamonga, which won its first Mt. Baldy League title since 1994, has 13 shutouts this season, but the Cougars have only a four-goal advantage (7-3) over their playoff opponents.

KEY PLAYERS

Aliso Niguel

F Kim Devine, Sr.

22 goals, 16 assists

F Tessa Baker, Jr.

15 goals, 14 assists

MF Stacy Lindstrom, So.

8 goals, 7 assists

GK Marissa Welliver, So.

20 shutouts

Rancho Cucamonga

D Jessica Brodzki, Jr.

Helped team to 13 shutouts

GK Leslie Griffiths, Jr.

Allowed 3 goals in playoffs

F Stephanie Sims, Jr.

25 goals

F Kimmy Furnald, Sr.

10 goals, 10 assists