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JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers CUTTING TO THE CHASE—The goal for the Oaks Christian football team this year is simple: Finish No. 1 in the state. Agoura (0-0) at Ventura (0-0)

Outlook: Agoura dominated this game a year ago with a convincing 27-10 victory at home.

The Chargers rushed for 192 yards and intercepted Ventura quarterback Blake Kreutz three times. Suffice it to say, the Cougars will be looking for payback on Friday night.

For Agoura senior quarterback Justin Arias, the time has come to step up and be the playmaker head coach Charlie Wegher and his staff believe he can be.

Keep an eye on AHS senior running back/linebacker Justin Cudworth, who's playing his first game with the Chargers after transferring from Calabasas.

Our sources say Charger fans are going to like Cudworth's game.

Oaks Christian (1-0) at Muir (1-0)

Outlook: A pair of highly touted squads will do battle Friday night when the Oaks Christian Lions, ranked No. 1 in the latest CIFSouthern Section Northwest Division coaches' poll, travel to Muir High to face off against the Mustangs, ranked third in the CIF-SS Southeast Division.

Both teams won their respective season openers last week.

OCHS toppled Bakersfield Christian 357 behind three touchdown tosses from junior quarterback Nick Montana.

Muir held off Diamond Ranch 166 thanks to a pair of interceptions by safety Chris Dunlap.

Without an explosive offense, Muir may have a difficult time moving the ball on the Lions.