Coach Harry Welch was selected as one of five finalists for ABC7 / NFL High School Coach of the Year. The award is presented to one coach each week throughout the season and honors coaches who not only stand out for their coaching on the field, but their efforts on behalf of the students, the school and the community. Read More
Offensive lineman Max Turek was selected to play in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He received his jersey in a ceremony at school earlier this week. The game is Jan. 7, 2012 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Read More
The going gets tough - Harry Welch is honored as coach of the week before the Eagles face Servite for the Trinity League championship. Video by Rod Veal, OCVarsity.com. Watch Video
The Eagles came up short vs Servite giving up the two point conversion in overtime. QB Johnny Stanton was 20 of 31 for 277 yards and a touchdown and he rushed for 126 yards and three TDs on 24 carries. RB Ryan Wolpin scored two rushing touchdowns and he had a 60-yard touchdown catch. Santa Margarita (8-2), ranked No. 3 in the county, finished tied for second place with St. John Bosco of Bellflower. The Eagles beat St. John Bosco, so they will be the Trinity League’s No. 2 representative. Read More | Watch Video
Senior Night Fight - The Eagles are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive, but it’s not an easy task. On Senior Night they end up in a battle with a tough St. John Bosco team. Watch Video
The No. 3 Eagles racked up 499 yards of offense and made two key defensive stops in the second half en route to a 28-20 victory against St. John Bosco of Bellflower in a Trinity League showdown. The victory qualifies the Eagles for the playoffs. QB Johnny Stanton rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns to pace Santa Margarita’s offense. The junior also passed for 153 yards. RB Ryan Wolpin, also a junior, added 142 yards rushing, including a 28-yard touchdown run with 6:33 left in the fourth quarter as the Eagles took a 28-20 lead. Read More
Family feud - Santa Margarita faces JSerra, whose coach, Jim Hartigan, started the football program at Santa Margarita years ago. Video by Rod Veal, OCVarsity.com Watch Video
RB Ryan Wolpin rushed for 169 yards and scored four touchdowns as No. 4 Santa Margarita defeated JSerra, 42-14, in Trinity League action Friday night at Saddleback College. QB Johnny Stanton finished with 166 yards passing and rushed for another 85. Read More
Back to basics - Santa Margarita deals with their first loss of the year, as the Eagles prepare for a Trinity League showdown against Orange Lutheran. Video by Rod Veal & Jonathan Khamis, OCVarsity.com Watch Video
Santa Margarita (6-1, 1-1) beat Orange Lutheran (5-2, 0-2) in their homecoming game at Saddleback JC. Eagles QB Johnny Stanton rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns. Read More
