Costa Mesa (0-4) vs. Ocean View (1-2)

When/where: Tonight, 7, at Estancia High

Key Mustangs: Sr. TB Robbie Gemayel (46 carries, 118 rushing yards); Jr. QB Todd Davis (159 passing yards); Sr. TE-LB Nick Pederson.

Key Seahawks: Sr. RB Kyle Wakler (66 carries, 225 yards); So. QB Nolan Tippy (273 passing yards); Sr. TE-DE Kenny Tarpley (six catches, 105 yards).

Breakdown: The Mustangs enter their second game since shifting to the flex defense, which Coach Jeremy Osso said allows them to keep more linemen fresh ... Sophomore Thomas Munoz, who began the year as a junior varsity player, makes his first start at inside linebacker after impressing on the lower level and in some varsity action ... Max Cederquist (noseguard), Matt Telles (outside linebacker) and Christian Argumedo (free safety) are also insertions to the starting defensive lineup this week ... Davis returns after sitting out against Santa Ana with a concussion ... Costa Mesa has been outscored, 173-19 this season ... Osso said Ocean View’s defense has been thoroughly impressive ... The Mustangs, dating back to 2006, have lost 13 straight games against teams outside of the Orange Coast League ... Ocean View’s lone win was a 15-14 verdict over Calvary Chapel on Sept. 11.

— Barry Faulkner