It's Left to the Big 2

Whittier is left with 2 area teams competing today in the CIF Southern Section Divisional Playoffs.




In Division III, Del Rio League champion La Serna (24-4), ranked No. 6, looks to knock off No. 4-ranked Beckman (23-6) of Irvine at home at 3:15 p.m.

If the name Beckman sounds familiar, it should. The Patriots knocked off La Habra 2-0 in the first round of the playoffs and, more importantly to Lancers fans, Beckman booted La Serna from the semifinals last season, 2-1, en route to winning the D-III title over Cal-Hi, 1-0.




The area's other home playoff game takes place at Whittier Christian, where the Olympic League champion Heralds (19-8-1) continue their magical season at 3:15 p.m. in the CIF-SS Division V playoffs against No. 1 ranked Torrance.

What a great season by Coach Dale Van Duyn and the ladies. Remember, this was a Heralds squad that was 3-16 last year.

Good Luck to both the Heralds and Lancers.

Tune in here for scores and a brief summary later in the evening.