Covina (8-3) vs. Western (10-1)

7 TONIGHT WESTERN HIGH

Western scored on six of its first seven possessions and rolled to a 42-3 victory over Buena Park in the opening round of the Division IX playoffs. Three Pioneer ballcarriers averaged better than 10 yards per carry: Rodney Eason eight carries for 81 yards, Chris Jackson six for 63 and Mike Hicks five for 54. Covina, runner-up in the Valle Vista League, features a big-play offense, which was on display in its 40-20 victory over Garden Grove in the first round. However, the Colts have been inconsistent defensively in the second half of the season.

KEY PLAYERS

Covina

QB David Ulrich

2,301 yards, 26 TDs

WR Daniel Ulrich

56 rec., 900 yards, 10 TDs

RB Johnny Grant

1,455 yards, 17 TDs

Western

QB Mike Hicks

1,246 yards pass, 481 rush

RB Rodney Eason

127 carries, 956 yards

RB David Gober

934 yards, 27 TDs