Santa Margarita edges Corona Centennial 21-20 in thrilling football matchup

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Santa Margarita edges Corona Centennial 21-20 in thrilling football matchup
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Santa Margarita secured a narrow 21-20 victory over Corona Centennial on August 29, showcasing their defensive prowess and resilience. The game featured a pivotal pick six by Caron Williams that contributed to Santa Margarita's lead. Despite a late surge from Centennial, which included a touchdown run from Braylin Drake, a deflected PAT attempt prevented further scoring opportunities. The outcome marks Santa Margarita's second consecutive victory for the season, while Centennial falls to 1-1 after a strong showing against their rivals.

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  • Caron Williams scored a decisive pick six in the third quarter.
  • Adrian Petero rushed for 108 yards to help manage the clock.
  • Braylin Drake's touchdown run brought Centennial within one point late in the game.
  • Centennial struggled with injuries on their offensive line, affecting their performance.
  • Santa Margarita improves to 2-0, while Centennial's record is now 1-1.
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  • 5:30 AMYahoo SportsSanta Margarita wins the battle of 'greatness' against Corona Centennial
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In a rematch of last year's Southern Section Division 1 football championship game won in a rout by the Eagles, the Huskies put up a fight before falling by one point.

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