Garden Grove (6-3-1) vs. Covina (7-3)

7:30 TONIGHT COVINA DISTRICT STADIUM

After an 0-3-1 start, Garden Grove has won six in a row and appears poised to make a playoff run. The Argonauts returned only eight starters from last year’s league championship team but might be better equipped to handle playoff pressure this time. “Last year, they really didn’t know what to expect,” Garden Grove Coach Kris Van Hook said. “This year, we’ve got a better draw and we have guys who know what it takes.” Van Hook said he believes a victory tonight will take a mistake-free game from Keo Sutherland and a strong showing from the Argonauts’ offensive line.

KEY PLAYERS

Garden Grove

RB Adam Deneal

547 yds., 5.5 per carry

FS Felipe Garcia

3 interceptions

QB Keo Sutherland

567 yds. pass, 340 rush

Covina

RB Johnny Grant

1,339 yds., 16 TDs

QB David Ulrich

63%, 2,072 yds., 22 TDs

WR Dan Ulrich

53 rec., 865 yds., 9 TDs