Santa Margarita defeats Mater Dei 14-7 in league opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 5:58 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Santa Margarita High defeated Mater Dei 14-7 in their Trinity League opener at Saddleback College on Friday night. Key plays from special teams, including two missed field-goal attempts for Mater Dei, proved crucial for the Eagles. Jake Martin blocked one attempt and pressured the second, while Santa Margarita’s offense was led by Fletch Palmer, who threw for 155 yards. Mater Dei's freshman quarterback Paytyn Guess completed 16 of 22 passes for 163 yards, but the Monarchs struggled to capitalize on opportunities, dropping to 4-2 for the season.
- •Santa Margarita improves to 6-0 this season
- •Mater Dei falls to 4-2 after the loss
- •Jake Martin key in field-goal defense
- •Fletch Palmer completes 75% of passes
- •Paytyn Guess makes first start for Mater Dei
- 5:58 AMYahoo Sports — Santa Margarita holds off Mater Dei to stay unbeaten
"Special teams units prove important for the Eagles as they force two missed field-goal attempts in a one-possession win over over the Monarchs on Friday night.
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