Mission Viejo (4-3, 1-1) vs. No. 2 Mater Dei (6-1, 2-0)

7 TONIGHT SANTA ANA STADIUM

The Diablos’ biggest claim so far this season is being the only team to score on Santa Fe Springs St. Paul, which has since recorded six consecutive shutouts. Now, Mission Viejo, coming off a difficult loss to Trabuco Hills, would like to upset the Monarchs. But Mater Dei, which scored a season-high 42 points in beating Capistrano Valley last week, appears to be on a roll. Mater Dei linebacker Kevin Mitchell (hamstring) misses a third week, but tailback Junior Palacios (knee) will return. John Hudgins has settled in as Mission Viejo’s quarterback and must remain calm in the face of the Monarchs’ pass rush.

KEY PLAYERS Mission Viejo

RB Dan Bowling 129 carries, 682 yds., 9 TDs

QB John Hudgins 31 of 70, 590 yds., 4 TDs

DB Justin Shultz 3 interceptions

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Mater Dei

RB Matt Grootegoed 31 carries, 300 yds., 7 TDs

QB Scott Lukash 1,143 yds., 13 TDs

WR Kelvin Millhouse 21 rec., 515 yds., 8 TDs