Cypress (8-3, 4-1 in 2014) vs. Woodbridge (7-4, 4-1 in 2014)
at Western High, 7 p.m.
Cypress was the second place team out of the Empire League last year, losing a shootout to Buena Park in the first round of the CIF playoffs. Woodbridge won some close games in the Pacific Coast League last year to claim the second place spot out of the league. They struggled to a lopsided defeat against league champ, Corona del Mar and also suffered a lopsided 22-3 defeat to Foothill in the first round of the playoffs.
Alhambra (3-7, 2-3 in 2014) vs. Western (1-9, 0-5 in 2014)
at Alhambra High (Moor Field), 7 p.m.
Alhambra was the fourth place team out of the Almont League last year. Western is looking to build upon a rebuilding season that started last year. The Pioneers are in the second year of a rebuild under new coaching staff. This should be a good first game for the Pioneers to gauge their progress.
Kennedy (5-5, 2-3 in 2014) at Fullerton (5-6, 2-3 in 2014)
at Fullerton High School, 7 p.m.
Fullerton was the fourth place team out of the Freeway League last year, earning an at-large playoff berth, but falling to San Clemente in the first round. The Indians defeated the Fighting Irish in the season opener for both teams last year, 34-13. However, Fullerton graduated the bulk of its starters, while the Fighting Irish return the vast majority of their starters.
Orange (1-9, 0-5 in 2014) at Buena Park (11-2, 4-1 in 2014)
at Buena Park High 7 p.m.
Buena Park put up a tough fight against La Habra, but fell short of taking the Freeway League title from the Highlanders, 42-35. However, the Coyotes essentially dominated the rest of the league and their abilities were on display in two solid playoff wins. Buena Park defeated Orange handily in last year’s season opener. Buena Park is one of three Freeway League teams to make the pre-season CIF rankings in the Southwest Division. The Coyotes grabbed the No. 7 spot, while La Habra was voted No. 2 and Troy was the No. 9 team.
