Santa Ana Valley (1-2) vs. Estancia (2-1)

7 TONIGHT NEWPORT HARBOR HIGH

Each team started well before hitting a roadblock. Santa Ana Valley has lost consecutive games to Fullerton and Saddleback by a combined 66-15 score, and Estancia was beaten last week by Canyon, 24-7, following a big victory over Aliso Niguel. Estancia’s Andy Romo has been a threat rushing (222 yards) and receiving, averaging 7.8 yards every time he touches the ball. Santa Ana Valley’s James Burgueno likes passing to Lance Johnson, but also likes George Robert (14 catches, 258 yards). This game could go a long way toward the winner finishing above .500.

KEY PLAYERS

Santa Ana Valley

QB James Burgueno

49.5%, 3 TDs, 2 int.

RB Junior Iafeta

4.4 yds. per carry, 1 TD

WR Lance Johnson

15 rec., 228 yds., 3 TDs

Estancia

QB Kenny Valbuena

51.4%, 2 TDs, 1 int.

RB Fahad Jahid

5.8 yds. per carry, 1 TD

RB Andy Romo

10 rec., 131 yds., 3 TDs