PREP FOOTBALL GAMES AT A GLANCE

No. 3 Mater Dei (3-2) vs. Santa Fe Springs St. Paul (5-0)

7:30 TONIGHT ST. PAUL HS

Bruce Rollinson knows that St. Paul Coach Marijon Ancich, who picked up his 300th victory last week against Alta Loma, is after a bigger trophy this week. “I see this as a statement game for them,” Mater Dei’s coach said. “Our dilemma is convincing our kids what a Catholic school war is all about.” The Monarchs’ problem is stopping the Swordsmen’s running game, which rolled up 571 yards on Alta Loma. Despite a sprained thumb, Matt Grootegoed will start at quarterback for the Monarchs, Rollinson said. But expect Matt Leinart to see plenty of action.

KEY PLAYERS

Mater Dei

QB Matt Grootegoed

275 yds. pass., 303 rush.

QB Matt Leinart

48 of 72, 682 yds., 5 TDs

RB Junior Palacios

69 carries, 362 yds., 5 TDs

St. Paul

RB German Arias

89 carries, 590 yds., 15 TDs

RB Jeff Corona

44 carries, 343 yds., 2 TDs

QB Michael Holloway

43 carries, 300 yds., 1 TD