If the MaxPreps state rankings hold true, the near future looks bright for Laguna Beach. They and Saddleback Valley Christian go head to head on Friday at 7:00 PM in their first playoff match of the year. Laguna Beach know how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully Saddleback Valley Christian like a good challenge.
Laguna Beach put the finishing touches on their 4th blowout victory of the season last week. They steamrollered Godinez 45-7. Junior Andrew Johnson, who passed for 271 yards and 6 touchdowns, was a major factor in Laguna Beach's success. Johnson has now scored at least one touchdown in the past ten games.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 54 points the game before, Saddleback Valley Christian faltered in their game last Thursday. They suffered a grim 0-31 defeat to St. Margaret's. Saddleback Valley Christian were in a tough position by the half, with the score sitting at 0-21.
Laguna Beach's victory lifted them to 8-2 while Saddleback Valley Christian's defeat dropped them down to 3-6. We'll see if Laguna Beach can repeat their recent success or if Saddleback Valley Christian bounce back and reverse their fortune.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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