Prep Football Games at a Glance

No. 5 Esperanza (6-2, 3-0) vs. Marina (5-2-1, 1-1-1)

7 P.M. FRIDAY WESTMINSTER HIGH

Marina was not expected to be fighting for a playoff berth this season. But with Edison and Los Alamitos already having two league losses, the race for third place is wide open. Friday will be Marina’s biggest challenge of the season. Esperanza is back on track after the blowout loss to Pasadena Muir, and a victory over the Vikings guarantees it a tie for the Sunset League title. Aztec quarterback Grant Wagner has been on fire since league play began, passing for 857 yards and six touchdowns his last three games. Viking quarterback Scot Austin has passed for 626 yards and rushed for 499.

Esperanza

RB Brent Garrison 148 carries, 843 yds., 3 TDs

RB Jamie Smith 71 carries, 410 yds., 13 TDs

QB Grant Wagner 1,546 yds., 11 TDs

Marina

QB Scot Austin 6 TDs rush, 7 TDs pass

WR Donald Lank 21 rec., 334 yds., 2 TDs

FB Ray Mietkiewicz 91 carries, 612 yds.