Pasadena Muir (3-1) vs. No 4 Esperanza...

Pasadena Muir (3-1) vs. No 4 Esperanza (3-1)

7:30 p.m. THURSDAY

VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL

Esperanza overcame Long Beach Poly, 25-24, last week. Two weeks ago, Muir lost to Poly, 29-18, after leading, 12-0. The Aztecs could be without injured running back Jamaal Footman. Last week, Muir rallied to defeat Artesia, 13-12. Quarterback LaShaun Ward, running back Sultan McCullough (whose brother Saladeen is at Oregon) and receivers Deangelo Steward and Anthony Kelly lead the Mustangs. Muir Coach Eric Johnson is concerned whether his team can stand up to Esperanza’s muscle. “We’re bringing 30 kids and none of them are big,” Johnson said.

Key Players

Pasadena Muir

QB LaShaun Ward

34-58-3, 633 yds., 8 TDs

RB Sultan McCullough

580 yds., 5 TDs

WR Anthony Kelly

15 rec., 300 yds., 4 TDs

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Esperanza

QB David Parrish

55-95-1, 782 yds., 8 TDs

RB Jamaal Footman

212 yds., 3 TDs

WR Bryan Moore

12 rec., 172 yds., 3 TDs