Manny Acosta hopes SEM will make a run comparable to last year.

NOTEWORTHY: Arroyo got a very tough draw, playing at La Habra in the first round.

Aram’s prediction: I have Troy and Alhambra playing in one semifinal. La Habra and Westminster will meet in the other. The finals will be Troy against La Habra with Troy winning it.

Aram’s darkhorse: Alhambra. The Moors have the skill players to make a run and the feel good story that is Gil Ruedaflores’ final dance in the postseason could make this a magical ride for the veteran coach.

Top Bracket
La Serna
at
Troy (1)

Rosemead
at
Saddleback

Orange
at
Alhambra

Fullerton
at
Santa Fe (4)

Bottom bracket
Arroyo
at
La Habra (3)

Bell Gardens
at
California

Schurr
at
South El Monte

Whittier
at
Westminster (2)