From the Conejo to the Coliseum, former local prep stars prepare to take the field for both sides as the No. 1-ranked Trojans host the No. 11 Bruins Saturday afternoon in a battle for Southland supremacy
BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers BIG BLUE—From left, Aaron Ware (Oaks Christian), Mark Cordell (Oaks Christian), Gavin Ketchum (Oak Park), P.J. Irvin (Agoura) and Ben Olson (Thousand Oaks, not pictured) are eager to help UCLA knock off the Trojans. No. 11 UCLA (9-1)
vs. No. 1 USC
(11-0)
When: Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
Location: Coliseum
Point spread: USC by 21
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers TROJAN TANDEM—From left, Clay Matthews III (Agoura), Jimmy Miller (Westlake) and Andre Woodert (Calabasas, not pictured) know a win over UCLA will stamp the Trojans’ ticket for another shot at the national title.