California Division VI-AA Bowl Game Preview: East Nicolaus vs. Coronado

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Team: East Nicolaus (Nicolaus)
Overall Record: 12-2
Computer Ranking: No. 326 in California, No. 4,558 nationally.
Regional Win: Defeated Stone Ridge Christian (Merced), 34-14.
Passing Leader: Steven Brown - 45 completions for 769 yards, 8 touchdowns.
Rushing Leaders: Donavan Switalski - 266 carries for 2,811 yards, 36 touchdowns.
Receiving Leaders: Eddie Herrera - 14 catches for 282 yards, 4 touchdowns.
Tackle Leaders: Donavan Switalski - 177 tackles; James Barker - 134 tackles; Wyatt Mccollum - 132 tackles.
Biggest Regular Season Win: Defeated Williams, 32-8.

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Team: Coronado
Overall Record: 10-4
Computer Ranking: No. 526 in California, No. 7,381 nationally.
Regional Win: Defeated Belmont (Los Angeles), 14-0.
Passing Leader: Briley Knight - 46 of 105 for 497 yards, 5 touchdowns.
Rushing Leaders: Christopher Haas - 303 carries for 1,998 yards, 23 touchdowns.
Receiving Leaders: Christopher Haas - 20 catches for 194 yards, 2 touchdowns; Luke King - 17 catches for 193 yards, 1 touchdown.
Tackle Leaders: Gregg Gonzalez - 90 tackles.
Biggest Regular Season Win: Defeated Village Christian (Sun Valley), 16-0.

Game Time: Saturday, 6 p.m.
Site: at Clairmont (San Diego)
Outlook: East Nicolaus has one of the top small-school running backs in the state in Switalski, who is also a top linebacker. Switalski has already set a Northern Section rushing record with 2,811 yards and he has the single-season points record as well with 254.

Coronado knocked off much larger Belmont in the regional game and has given up just 16 points in the postseason. Both teams feature a strong running attack, so expect very little passing on Saturday.