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CIF-SS BOYS SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPSDIVISION IEl Toro (24-1-3) vs.Long Beach Millikan (27-3-2) Site, time: Warren High of Downey, 8 p.m.How they got there: No 1 seed El Toro defeated Cabrillo of Long Beach, 1-0; Alta Loma 1-1 (3-0 on PKs); Newport Harbor, 2-0; Loyola of Los Angeles, 2-1. No. 2 seed Millikan defeated Fountain Valley, 5-0; St. John Bosco of Bellflower, 1-0; West Torrance, 1-0; St. Francis of La Canada, 3-2 (OT).Outlook: The Chargers will make their first championship appearance since 1998, when an own-goal cost them a share of the Division I title. This year's team, Coach Ken Sjobom said, has been built for a game like this one. The Chargers proved that against Loyola on Wednesday. They dominated the game, and junior Alex Cannas seemed to be able to sprint and dribble around the Loyola defenders at will. Millikan has the most victories of any team in the division - a school-record 27. However, the Rams were trailing. 2-1, with 10 minutes left in their semifinal against St. Francis. Jose Ruiz scored the equalizer when St. Francis goalie Jordan Bell bobbled a long throw-in. St. Francis coach Rod Petkovic told the Long Beach Press-Telegram that it was a lucky win for Millikan. Luck is something that the Chargers really haven’t needed this year. They have been near the top of the national polls for most of the season, and have arguably the best player in the county in Jacob Kaiser. He has been impressive on offense and defense in the playoffs. He headed in the winning goal against Loyola, his third goal during the playoffs.DAMIAN DOTTORExi n • i__
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