No. 5 Irvine (2-0) vs. Orange Lutheran (1-1)

7:30 TONIGHT BREA OLINDA HIGH

In addition to Godfrey Young (averaging 34.7 yards on three receptions), Travis Otott has found a competent pair of hands in receiver Josh Short (six receptions), and the Vaqueros will need to be as competent as possible: “They’re a Sea View League [caliber] team,” Irvine Coach Terry Henigan said of Orange Lutheran after its 14-7 loss to Newport Harbor in Week 1. Irvine’s inexperienced linemen get their first challenge against a physical defense, and the outcome might depend on how well they can adapt. Casey Whieldon had an impressive debut last week in 35-14 victory over Troy, but Irvine isn’t Troy.

KEY PLAYERS

Irvine

QB Travis Otott

62.9%, 5 TDs, 1 int.

RB Peter Abe

10 carries, 88 yds., 1 TD

RB Godfrey Young

3 rec., 104 yds., 3 TDs

Orange Lutheran

RB Steve Newsome

12 carries, 84 yds., 1 TD

WR John Talmage

21 rec., 266 yds., 4 TDs

QB Casey Whieldon

77.8%, 3 TDs, 0 int.