No. 1 Mater Dei (4-0) vs. No....

No. 1 Mater Dei (4-0) vs. No. 2 Servite (4-0)

7:30 P.M. FRIDAY

CAL STATE FULLERTON

This one got a big boost when second-ranked Capistrano Valley was upset by Atascadero, 14-12, last week. That defeat allowed Servite to move up a notch from its No. 3 ranking. The game annually draws 10,000 fans, but this year’s battle between Nos. 1 and 2 is expected to be an even hotter draw. Purchase tickets early as Titan Stadium’s capacity is only 10,000. As for the teams, each is talent-laden and high-scoring. Irvine, a common opponent, had Mater Dei on the ropes last week, but lost, 35-30. Servite defeated the Vaqueros, 35-19. Last year, the Monarchs rallied to win, 10-7.

Key Players

Mater Dei

QB Nick Stremick

40-61-0, 612 yds., 9 TDs

RB James Farley

400 yds., 7 TDs

WR Rod Perry

22 rec., 370 yds., 5 TDs

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Servite

QB Greg Cicero

55-96-2, 798 yds., 8 TDs

RB Vince Reed

335 yds., 7 TDs

WR Steve Ward

24 rec., 407 yds., 5 TDs