Football, round one of CIF

From the OCVarsity website:

ROWLAND (3-7) VS. EL DORADO (9-1)

Valencia High, 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16th.

Outlook: The Raiders finished ahead of 1-9 Walnut and 2-8 Nogales to place third in the five-team San Antonio League. On the season, they have been outscored, 211-164. Rowland returned only one starter from last season but El Dorado coach Jeff Bailey believes the Raiders have some good athletes. Rowland runs the fly offense with running backs Brandon Stansell (a standout junior), Joey Chase and Gabe Hernandez getting much of the action. The reigning Southwest Division champion Hawks are seeded first and enter the playoffs on a nine-game winning streak. Defensive linemen Anthony Laurenzi (17 sacks) and Trace Wilson (eight sacks) help lead a defense that allows an average of 8.0 points per game.