PREP FOOTBALL GAMES AT A GLANCE

Irvine (5-2-1, 1-1) vs. Laguna Hills (5-3, 2-1)

7 TONIGHT

MISSION VIEJO HIGH

Laguna Hills, ranked 10th in Southern Section Division VI, can clinch second place in the Sea View League with a victory. The Hawks have lived by their defense (three shutouts) and the right arm of Brandon Champlin, who is averaging nearly 15 yards a completion. That’s not bad, considering the Hawks’ running game has been virtually nonexistent. Irvine, ranked sixth in Division VI, can come close to clinching a playoff spot with a victory. But even if the Vaqueros don’t receive an automatic bid, their record and strength of schedule should make them a prime candidate for an at-large berth.

KEY PLAYERS

Irvine

QB Mike Ricci

60.7%, 1007 yds., 11 TDs

RB Keith Short

803 yds., 6.7 avg., 9 TDs

WR James Whitted

21 rec., 12.6 avg.

Laguna Hills

WR Brian Anderson

15 rec., 30.5 yd. avg.

QB Brandon Champlin

1256 yds., 10 TDs, 9 ints.

WR Jay Dale

32 rec., 15.7 avg.