PREP FOOTBALL GAMES AT A GLANCE

No. 10 Marina (5-2-1, 3-0) vs. Esperanza (4-4, 1-2)

7 TONIGHT

VALENCIA HIGH

Surprising Marina leads the Sunset League with its first 3-0 start in league since 1986. But the Vikings have an eight-game losing streak against Esperanza, dating back to 1986 when the Aztecs were in the Empire League. Esperanza is fighting for its playoff life. A loss likely eliminates the Aztecs from playoff contention for the first time since 1988. The Esperanza defense, led by linebacker Roland Gutierrez and lineman Travis Pendleton, must find a way to stop fullback Ray Mietkiewicz. Marina’s defense will have its hands full trying to stop receiver Ryan Murray and the Esperanza passing attack.

KEY PLAYERS

Marina

RB Ray Mietkiewicz

1,345 yds., 18 TDs

QB Beau Brown

614 rushing yds., 306 passing

OL M.J. Ansel

6-3, 260

Esperanza

QB Ryan Sausedo

46 of 95, 848 yds., 10 TDs

WR Ryan Murray

50 rec., 891 yds., 9 TDs

LB Roland Gutierrez

40 tackles, 3 ints.