Soledad-Carmel football

Saturday's game
Soledad (4-3) at Carmel (5-2), 2 p.m.
 The Aztecs have rattled off three straight wins to at least put their name in the playoff conversation while Carmel has won five consecutive games and 44 straight in the MTAL.
 Despite having sat out most of the second half in each of his last two games, Connor Marden has thrown for 1,400 yards and 19 touchdowns for the Padres.
 William Kehoe and John Stivers are both on pace for over 50 receptions while sophomore running back Covossay Windham is chasing a 1,000-yard rushing season.
 Defense has carried Soledad throughout the season, having allowed 34 points in its four wins. Its three losses are to teams a combined 18-4.
 Kevin Lemus has caught 17 passes for the Aztecs while tailback Enrique Pacheco has rushed for over 100 yards four times.