Eagle Defense Stifles Coyotes to Go 3-0
September 25, 1992 at Saddleback College

Eagles 34, Coyotes 3
The Eagles (3-0) tuned up for the Sea View League with 34-3 win over visiting Buena Park, but there were still a few wrinkles to iron out.

The defense again turned in its third straight impressive performance, limiting the Coyotes (0-3) to second quarter field goal while giving up less than 200 total yards.

Santa Margarita scored on its opening drive for the third straight week, and was helped out when Brian Finneran returned an interception 39 yards for a 14-0 first quarter lead.

Penalties and turnovers were common for the evening, but O'Brien had a hot hand when it counted as he hit both the Finnerans and Kevin Duffy for scores.

Joe Winkelmann had an outstanding game sacking the Coyote quarterback three times, while causing him to hurry his throws on other occasions.

Once again, O'Brien was the leading rusher for the Eagles with 12 carries for 83 yards. He threw for 153 yards and three scores, but was intercepted for the first time all season in 65 attempts.

The Eagles outscored their opponents 103-9 in the preseason.

Buena Park.........................00..03..00..00--03
Santa Margarita.................14..07..00..13--34

SM-Tiernan 1 run(Korinke kick)
SM-Brian Finneran 39 interception return(Korinke kick)
BP-FG Chavez 26
SM-Brian Finneran 3 pass from O'Brien(Korinke kick)
SM-Brad Finneran 20 pass from O'Brien(Korinke kick)
SM-Duffy 15 pass from O'Brien(kick failed)

Leading Rushers-O'Brien 12-83, Tiernan 8-57
Leading Passers-O'Brien 14-23-1, 153, .608%, 3 TD
Leading Receivers-Brian Finneran 6-69, Brad Finneran 4-62
Defense: Tiernan 9 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2 KD, 1 FR; Gillessie 8 tackles; Sulick 11 tackles; Winkelmann 3.5 sacks

Orange County Football Top Ten

1. Esperanza.............3-0
2. Los Alamitos..........3-0
3. Servite...............2-0-1
4. Rancho Alamitos.......2-1
5. Santa Margarita.......3-0
6. Trabuco Hills.........3-0
7. Irvine................2-1
8. Mater Dei.............2-0-1
9. Mission Viejo.........2-1
10. Sunny Hills..........3-0