Corona del Mar has a senior-dominated...

Corona del Mar has a senior-dominated lineup, although six

offensive starters also start on defense. A sore ankle prevents Mark

Cianciulli from starting at tailback, but 200-pound Keith Long and

225-pound fullback Matt Cooper provide plenty of punch. Sophomore

cornerback Wess Presson is presumed out for the game with a

concussion, and that does not bode well for the Sea Kings. Newport

Harbor leads in the series, 28-12, and has won seven of the last

eight games, and has averaged 43 points a game in five of the last

six starts. Corona del Mar is ranked No. 4 in the CIF Division IX

rankings. Western High is No. 1 in that Division.