Tesoro scuttled Mission’s hope for league titles the past two years, but the Diablos should have the upper hand in Friday’s home field matchup. Massey’s ratings predict 35-15 for Mission Viejo.
Mission (6-0) is looking for a way to break out of its 2nd place ranking in Southern California, so will be watching No. 1 Edison (6-0) and No. 3 Servite (5-1). The Diablos don’t meet either team in the regular season, so needs to achieve some impressive victories, especially since the locals’ are playing a softer schedule. Tesoro is ranked 67. Edison plays Mater Dei (#25) this week, and Servite takes on Newport Harbor (#41).
The Trabuco Hills Mustangs (4-2, #51) face Huntington Beach and are favored by a 17-point margin. Capistrano Valley (#123) is in a toss-up against Alisos Viejo (#125), but Aliso has home field advantage.
