California Division III-AA Bowl Game preview: Campolindo vs. La Mirada

Video: Max Flower - senior year


Team: Campolindo (Moraga)
Overall Record: 14-1
Computer Ranking: No. 92 in California, No. 1,100 nationally.
Regional Win: Defeated Milpitas, 27-24.
Passing Leader: Jacob Westphal - 154 of 268 for 2,626 yards, 31 touchdowns.
Rushing Leaders: Niki Moore - 127 carries for 1,052 yards, 10 touchdowns; Matthew Ringquist - 99 carries for 678 yards, 7 touchdowns.
Receiving Leaders: Max Flower - 55 catches for 936 yards, 14 touchdowns; Madison Young - 32 catches for 662 yards, 7 touchdowns.
Defensive Leaders: Jack Cassidy - 9 sacks; Devin Regan - 6 interceptions.
Biggest Regular Season Win: Defeated Miramonte (Orinda), 37-0.
 
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Team: La Mirada
Overall Record: 12-3
Computer Ranking: No. 25 in California, No. 210 nationally.
Regional Win: Defeated Oceanside, 36-14.
Passing Leader: Tristan Meyer - 137 of 206 for 1,927 yards, 27 touchdowns.
Rushing Leaders: Sei-j Lauago - 200 carries for 1,667 yards, 21 touchdowns.
Receiving Leaders: Micah Croom - 24 catches for 383 yards, 6 touchdowns; Tevaka Tuioti - 19 catches for 352 yards, 6 touchdowns.
Biggest Regular Season Win: Defeated Charter Oak (Covina), 35-14.

Game Time: Saturday, 6 p.m.
Site: at La Mirada
Outlook: After going 16-0 with a state championship last year, Campolindo returns to the state finals. While Campolindo has the experience, La Mirada is actually much higher ranked (No. 25 to Campolindo's No. 92). Both teams run a balanced offense and have given up about the same amount of points on defense. Experience in the big game could be the key.