Game 8
October 29, 1993
Santa Ana Bowl

Eagles 35 - Saddleback 14
Santa Margarita's offense scored at will and the defense added a touchdown of their own as the Eagles jumped to a 28-0 first half lead en route to a 35-14 win.

There was no let down after an emotional game with Irvine the previous week.

In a game that was crucial to the Eagles' playoff hopes, SM scored twice on Brad Finneran's four-yard reception and Marc Aranda's fumble recovery in the end zone.

After Chris Collins scored on a one-yard run to put the Eagles ahead 21-0, the defense pitched in a helping hand as Brain Finneran stepped in front of a Roadrunner pass and returned it 33 yards for the score.

A 43-yard run by Eric Pulsifer was the only flaw in SM's first half, and the Eagles responded with another Yankoff to Brad Finneran TD pass to make it 35-7 at the half.

The offense seemed to sputter in the second half, while the defense gave up one more score in the third quarter.

Rik Glover had a tremendous game at nose guard, recording two sacks and 11 tackles.

Brad Finneran also had an interception, his seventh of the season.

The win gave the Eagles an edge in the playoff race with the final two games at home against Tustin and Newport Harbor.

It also put them in a four-way tie for second in league.

Santa Margarita.....................14..21..00..00--35
Saddleback..............................00..07..07..00--14

SM-Brad Finneran 4 yard pass from Yankoff(Korinke kick)
SM-Aranda recovered fumble in end zone(Korinke kick)
SM-Collins 1 yard run(Korinke kick)
SM-Bri. Finneran 33 interception return(Korinke kick)
Sad-Pulsifer 43 run(Peria kick)
SM-Brad Finneran 4 pass from Yankoff(Korinke kick)
Sad-Gonzalez 30 run(Peria kick)

Leading Rushers-Franqui 8-65, Yankoff 9-52, Collins 11-47
Leading Passers-Yankoff 13-25-0, 180, .520%, 2 TD
Leading Receivers-Brian Finneran 5-118, Brad Finneran 4-50
Defense: Glover 11 tackles, 2 sacks; Bri. Finneran 6 tackles, 1 int; Brad Finneran 5 tackles, 1 int; Lucas 7 tackles; Younce 7 tackles; Beckett 2 sacks, 1 caused fumble, 1 rec. fumble

Rik Glover made 11 tackles and two big sacks to riddle Saddleback.