California Division I-AA Bowl Game preview: Mission Viejo vs. Bellarmine College Prep

By Mitch Stephens Dec 17, 2015, 11:53pm

Undefeated Southern Section squad looks to cap off perfect schedule.

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Division I-AA
BELLARMINE VS. MISSION VIEJO


Team:
Bellarmine College Prep (San Jose)
Overall Record: 13-1
Computer Ranking: No. 10 in California, No. 73 nationally.
Regional Win: Defeated Folsom 42-35
Passing Leader: Troy Martig 105 for 167, 1,375 yards, 14 touchdowns.
Rushing Leaders: Antonio Garcia 782 yards, 16 touchdowns.
Receiving Leaders: Kyle Macauley 35 catches, 1,200 yards, 8 touchdowns.
Biggest Regular Season Win: Defeated D1-A regional champion Del Oro (Loomis) 34-31.

Team:
Mission Viejo
Overall Record:
15-0
Computer Ranking: No. 5 in California, No. 18 nationally.
Regional Win: Defeated Helix 32-28
Passing Leader: Brock Johnson 3,584 yards, 40 touchdowns, 10 interceptions
Rushing Leaders: Colin Schooler 146 attempts, 771 yards, 14 touchdowns
Receiving Leaders: Austin Osborne 48 catches, 1,188 yards, 17 touchdowns
Biggest Regular Season Win: Defeated La Habra 24-14.

Game Time:
Friday, 8 p.m.
Site:
Sacramento State
Outlook:
A perennial nationally ranked contender, Mission Viejo will make its first state bowl championship appearance, while Bellarmine makes its third after heartbreaking Division I defeats to Santa Margarita 42-37 (2011) and Oceanside 24-19 (2009). Bellarmine has won six games by eight points or less, including a thrilling victory over defending state Division I champion Folsom when it scored twice in the last 2 minutes, 18 seconds. Mission Viejo coach Bob Johnson has won 329 games and combined with Bellarmine's Mike Janda the two have 599 victories, the most two coaches have won heading into a state bowl game according to the  Cal-Hi-Sports record book.
Brock Johnson, Mission Viejo
Brock Johnson, Mission Viejo
Photo by Kirt Winter