A look at the league’s race for a spot in the CIF-SS playoffs and for the league title.
*Updated, Friday*
EMPIRE LEAGUE (SOUTHWEST DIVISION)
At stake: Top three teams in league are guaranteed a playoff spot in the Southwest Division. Three at-large berths are available. No Empire League team was awarded an at-large berth in 2014.
Valencia (10-0, 5-0): The Tigers finished the regular season with a perfect record after topping Pacifica, 35-14, on Thursday. Valencia has made its case to capture one of the Southwest Division’s top four seeds.
Tustin (8-2, 4-1): The Tillers claimed sole possession of second place by beating Kennedy in overtime on Friday.
Kennedy (5-5, 3-2): The Fighting Irish go into the postseason as the league’s No. 3 representative.
Pacifica (6-4, 2-3): The Mariners finished fourth in the Empire League after dropping their game to Valencia, 35-14, on Thursday. Pacifica will be one of the school’s in consideration for a Southwest Division at-large berth.
Western (2-8, 1-4): The Pioneers are not playoff contenders, but ended their season with a 24-15 win over Cypress.
Cypress (2-8, 0-5): The Centurions went winless in Empire League play this season.
EMPIRE LEAGUE STANDINGS
Valencia 5-0
Tustin 4-1
Kennedy 3-2
Pacifica 2-3
Western 1-4
Cypress 0-5