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Varsity Football (2025 - 2026) Team Record (10 - 3, 5 - 1)

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Varsity Fall Schedule.... New Season. Same Mission.

Julie Lynch • Aug 22

Four of the Top 10 Toughest HSFB schedules in the country can be found in California, and SM is at the top of that list.

Julie Lynch • Aug 22

MaxPreps Game of the Week heads to Southern California for nationally-ranked Mission Viejo vs Santa Margarita. 🏈📈 USC commit Trent Mosley leads the way for the Eagles, who are coached by Trojans Heisman Trophy winner and Socal legend Carson Palmer.

Julie Lynch • Aug 22

RANKINGS RUMBLE 👀🔥 Santa Margarita knocks off Corona Centennial in OT 33-27.

Julie Lynch • Aug 29

Santa Margarita tops Centennial in OT for first win under Carson Palmer!! The Eagles regroup in overtime after letting a big lead slip away in the fourth quarter of a wild game Thursday. Link to full OC Register article.... https://www.ocregister.com/20

Julie Lynch • Sep 3

Posted from OC Register....Orange County boys athlete of the week: Ca’ron Williams, Santa Margarita. Williams had two interceptions, including one he returned 62 yards for a touchdown, in the Eagles’ 33-27 overtime win over Corona Centennial. Williams (6

Julie Lynch • Sep 3

Led by tough defense, Santa Margarita football knocks off No. 1 Mater Dei!! The Eagles beat the Monarchs for the first tine in 12 years in a close Trinity League game!! Click link below for full article on OC Register.... https://www.ocregister.com/2025/

Julie Lynch • Oct 13

Santa Margarita wide receiver Trent Mosley runs into the end zone to score a touchdown against Mater Dei in the fourth quarter in Santa Ana on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer, OC Register)

Julie Lynch • Oct 13

Santa Margarita free safety Logan Hirou celebrates after the Eagles defeated Mater Dei 7-6 in Santa Ana on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer, OC Register)

Julie Lynch • Oct 13

Santa Margarita defenders swarm Mater Dei tight end Mark Bowman to stop him cold in the fourth quarter in Santa Ana on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer, OC Register)

Julie Lynch • Oct 13

Santa Margarita running back Jaion Smith finds a big opening in the Mater Dei defense in Santa Ana on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer, OC Register)

Julie Lynch • Oct 13

Santa Margarita quarterback Trace Johnson scrambles away from Mater Dei defenders to gain yardage in Santa Ana on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer, OC Register)

Julie Lynch • Oct 13

Santa Margarita defensive end Simote Katoanga, left, keeps Mater Dei running back Justin Lewis, right, from getting any yardage in Santa Ana on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer, OC Register)

Julie Lynch • Oct 13

Santa Margarita running back Adrian Petero takes the ball past the Mater Dei defense in Santa Ana on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer, OC Register)

Julie Lynch • Oct 13

Major move into Top 10 from Santa Margarita (CA), led by HC Carson Palmer after the Eagles handed Mater Dei their first two-loss season since 2015 🏈

Julie Lynch • Oct 27

Julie Lynch • Oct 27

From Orange County Register....Santa Margarita alone at No. 1 going into semifinals!! Santa Margarita 8-3 The Eagles beat previously-undefeated Sierra Canyon 21-9. Santa Margarita junior defensive tackle Isaia Vandermade had seven total tackles, includ

Julie Lynch • Nov 17

Santa Margarita football prevails over Sierra Canyon in Division 1 defensive battle! Link to full recap from LA Daily News... https://www.dailynews.com/2025/11/14/santa-margarita-football-prevails-over-sierra-canyon-in-division-1-defensive-battle/

Julie Lynch • Nov 17

Santa Margarita football reaches Division 1 final by beating Orange Lutheran!! Carson Palmer leads the Eagles to their first CIF-SS championship game since 2011! Link to full OC Register article... https://www.ocregister.com/2025/11/21/santa-margarita-fo

Julie Lynch • Nov 24

It takes every helmet, every rep, every Eagle. 🦅

Julie Lynch • Nov 24

Return to Glory!

Julie Lynch • Dec 15

Santa Margarita football rolls De La Salle to win state Open Division title!! USC signee Trent Mosley delivers another strong game as Santa Margarita claims its first state title since 2011! Link to full OC Register Article... https://www.ocregister.com/

Julie Lynch • Dec 15

Carson Palmer leads No. 5 Santa Margarita to dominant 47-13 win over De La Salle in California Open Division state championship game. Link to full MaxPreps recap...https://www.maxpreps.com/news/A0RgJwKmmUqQsUDwzSXQVg/highlights%2C-recap-carson-palmer-lead

Julie Lynch • Dec 15