No. 3 Esperanza (1-0) vs. San Clemente (0-1)

7:30 TONIGHT SAN CLEMENTE HIGH

This would appear to be a romp for Esperanza, which struggled early but showed a lot of firepower in defeating Upland, 28-14. Meanwhile, injury-riddled San Clemente is down in the dumps after an embarrassing opening-game loss at Wildomar Elsinore. Esperanza Coach Gary Meek said he hopes to keep the Tritons down. “They’re bruised and battered, but I think they’re going to come out breathing fire,” Meek said. The Tritons will be healthier than last week as two starters return to the lineup. But tight end/defensive end Justin Tomerlin is doubtful with a hip flexor/groin strain.

KEY PLAYERS

Esperanza

QB Greg Farrell

52%, 175 yds., 1 TD

RB Temitope Sonuyi

250 yds. rush, 3 TDs

WR Anthony Vicencia

4 rec., 77 yds.

San Clemente

QB Beau Budde

40%, 1 TD

TE Tim Burnette

3 rec., 1 TD

Chris Smith

51 yds., 3.9 avg.