This is Santa Margarita's 128th varsity game, and 67th home game. The Eagles are currently 95-31-1 (.752) as they enter Week 4 of their 11th varsity season. 1999 is the Eagles first season competing in CIF-SS Division I.

The Eagles' all-time home record is 52-13-1 (.795), and they are 47-11-1 (.805) at Saddleback College.

Margarita are not ranked in the Orange County or Division I Top 10, but they did receive some votes.

The Eagles' loss to Dana Hills was only their 11th defeat at Saddleback College. The Eagles have never lost two in a row at Saddleback College Stadium.