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The Leuzinger (Lawndale, CA) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) by a score of 14-13.

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Game Stats

Santa Margarita

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1533230.45515.313779.1
1John Gazzaniga (Sr)71686.43812.33460.9
9James Johnson (Sr)817144.47118.013796.2
Leuzinger

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1025115.40011.5013137.9
9Russell Sekona (Fr)1025115.40011.5013137.9
Santa Margarita

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals371824.92701
1John Gazzaniga (Sr)55911.8270
9James Johnson (Sr)8394.990
22J. Smith (Fr)22763.51401
25Griffin Brahm (Jr)284.050
Leuzinger

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals231416.13412
0Journee Tonga (Jr)171015.93412
9Russell Sekona (Fr)6406.7210
Santa Margarita

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1523015.3371
3Sean Embree jr. (Sr)714721.037
10Jack Junker (So)47318.334
13Grant Mosley (Fr)144.04
22J. Smith (Fr)144.04
44Leki Holani (Jr)133.031
87Fisher Melton (Sr)1-1-1.0-1
Leuzinger

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1011311.331
0Journee Tonga (Jr)33511.725
7Nick Sandoval (So)46817.031
13Jamaal Fay (Fr)111.01
21Henry Doherty (Sr)294.55
Santa Margarita

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals6
0Dash Fifita (Jr)1
52Grant Degulis (Sr)1
56Aaron Klatt (So)2
87Fisher Melton (Sr)2

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

Leuzinger has not entered any offensive fumbles and pancake blocks stats.
Santa Margarita

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals182230280440
0Dash Fifita (Jr)99
1John Gazzaniga (Sr)5959
3Sean Embree jr. (Sr)147147
9James Johnson (Sr)3939
10Jack Junker (So)7373
13Grant Mosley (Fr)41620
22J. Smith (Fr)764383
25Griffin Brahm (Jr)88
44Leki Holani (Jr)33
87Fisher Melton (Sr)-1-1
Leuzinger

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals14111322276
0Journee Tonga (Jr)101355141
7Nick Sandoval (So)6868
8Pakipole Moala (Fr)1717
9Russell Sekona (Fr)4040
13Jamaal Fay (Fr)11
21Henry Doherty (Sr)99
Santa Margarita

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals182230230412
1John Gazzaniga (Sr)5986145
3Sean Embree jr. (Sr)147147
9James Johnson (Sr)39144183
10Jack Junker (So)7373
13Grant Mosley (Fr)44
22J. Smith (Fr)76480
25Griffin Brahm (Jr)88
44Leki Holani (Jr)33
87Fisher Melton (Sr)-1-1
Leuzinger

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals141115113256
0Journee Tonga (Jr)10135136
7Nick Sandoval (So)6868
9Russell Sekona (Fr)40115155
13Jamaal Fay (Fr)11
21Henry Doherty (Sr)99
Santa Margarita

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals2519448.0
0Dash Fifita (Jr)336
5Logan Hirou (Jr)156
7Jayden Crowder (Jr)314
8Luke Anderson (Sr)2131.0
9V. Manutai (Jr)3251.0
11Jordan Hicks (Fr)11
14Siua Holani (Jr)3142.0
21Ca’ron Williams (Fr)1121.0
26Ivrick Carrigan (Jr)325
44Leki Holani (Jr)4261.0
98Joseph Terry (Jr)111.0
99Jason Perez (Jr)111.0
Leuzinger

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals5414682.0
0Journee Tonga (Jr)729
2Amare Russell (Sr)22
4Brandon Smith (Sr)314
5Toa Tu’uholoaki (Sr)551.0
7Nick Sandoval (So)314
8Pakipole Moala (Fr)55
10Samu Moala (Jr)10111
13Jamaal Fay (Fr)7310
19Kelvin Maduka (Sr)11
22Fulitaunga Moa (Sr)112
27Braylin Spencer (So)11
44Paul Lepule (Sr)213
51Jaymein Tuitele (Jr)224
55Ceejay Tuimauga (Fr)3141.0
72Manaola Tupou (Sr)213
Santa Margarita

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.0202
9V. Manutai (Jr).510
44Leki Holani (Jr)1
98Joseph Terry (Jr)1
99Jason Perez (Jr).510
Leuzinger

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.087
5Toa Tu’uholoaki (Sr)1
10Samu Moala (Jr)1.083
22Fulitaunga Moa (Sr)3
Santa Margarita

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals100.05
0Dash Fifita (Jr)2
5Logan Hirou (Jr)100.01
7Jayden Crowder (Jr)1
14Siua Holani (Jr)1
Santa Margarita

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals315250.757
86Ryan Gass (Sr)315250.757
Leuzinger

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals312441.342
18Julian Paniagua (So)312441.342
Santa Margarita

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals39331.037
1John Gazzaniga (Sr)39331.037
Leuzinger

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals622537.5533
21Henry Doherty (Sr)622537.5533
Santa Margarita

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals3289.316228
0Dash Fifita (Jr)199.099
10Jack Junker (So)2
13Grant Mosley (Fr)11616.01616
22J. Smith (Fr)133.033
Leuzinger

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals22211.01722
0Journee Tonga (Jr)155.055
8Pakipole Moala (Fr)11717.01717
Santa Margarita

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals212113
22J. Smith (Fr)166
44Leki Holani (Jr)166
86Ryan Gass (Sr)11
Leuzinger

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals212214
0Journee Tonga (Jr)21212
18Julian Paniagua (So)22
Santa Margarita

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals12.51
86Ryan Gass (Sr)12.51
Leuzinger

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals221.02
18Julian Paniagua (So)221.02
Santa Margarita

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals112
22J. Smith (Fr)11
44Leki Holani (Jr)11
Leuzinger

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals22
0Journee Tonga (Jr)22

Game Story

California High School Football - Leuzinger sneaks past Santa Margarita

September 20, 2024: Lawndale, CA 90260

The Leuzinger Olympians football squad scored 14 points and limited the visiting Santa Margarita Eagles to 13 in the Olympians non-league triumph on Friday.

The Olympians now sport a 4-0 record. They take the field next when they host Hawthorne for a non-league test on Friday, September 27. Leuzinger will meet a Cougars squad coming off a 34-24 non-league loss to South (Torrance, CA). The Cougars record now stands at 0-4.

With the defeat, Santa Margarita drops to 3-2 on the campaign. The Eagles host Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA) to meet the Monarchs in a Trinity test on Friday, October 4. The Monarchs come into the test with a record of 4-0. Mater Dei won 25-14 in their recent non-league test against St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, MD)

bert bestEagles Reporter
joey pardoOlympians Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    7 - 0 The scorer has checked in. SMHS 7, Leuzinger 0
    Posted @ 7:53p
  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance About 100
    Posted @ 7:54p
  3. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:54p
  4. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 7:54p
  5. 7 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    SMHS 7, Leuzinger 0
    Posted @ 7:56p
  6. 7 - 0

    Punt

    Santa Margarita2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Leuzinger has punted to Santa Margarita. Santa Margarita has the ball on their own 20-yard line. SMHS 7, Leuzinger 0
    Posted @ 7:59p
  7. 7 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Leuzinger2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Santa Margarita has turned possession over on downs. Leuzinger has the ball on their own 20-yard line. SMHS 7, Leuzinger 0
    Posted @ 8p
  8. 7 - 0

    Halftime

    Halftime
    SMHS 7, Leuzinger 0
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:03p
  9. Commentary

    Halftime
    The Olympians gave up an early 1st quarter touchdown to the Eagles , but the defense has held strong since. Halftime LHS 0 SMH 7.
    Posted @ 8:12p
  10. 7 - 0

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Santa Margarita3rd Quarter
    Santa Margarita to kick off to Leuzinger.
    Posted @ 8:22p
  11. 7 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Leuzinger3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Santa Margarita kicked off to Leuzinger. Leuzinger has the ball on their own 20-yard line. SMHS 7, Leuzinger 0
    Posted @ 8:24p
  12. 7 - 0

    Punt

    Santa Margarita3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Leuzinger has punted to Santa Margarita. Santa Margarita has the ball on Leuzinger's 44-yard line. SMHS 7, Leuzinger 0
    Posted @ 8:26p
  13. 7 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Leuzinger3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Santa Margarita has turned possession over on downs. Leuzinger has the ball on their own 45-yard line. SMHS 7, Leuzinger 0
    Posted @ 8:30p
  14. 7 - 0

    Long Pass

    Leuzinger3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Leuzinger - #9 Russell Sekona with a long pass to #6 Kelton Strickland. Leuzinger has the ball on Santa Margarita's 35-yard line. SMHS 7, Leuzinger 0
    Posted @ 8:31p
  15. 7 - 0

    Big Play - Other

    Leuzinger3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Leuzinger with a big play. Leuzinger has the ball on Santa Margarita's 12-yard line. SMHS 7, Leuzinger 0
    Posted @ 8:33p
  16. 7 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Leuzinger3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Leuzinger is inside Santa Margarita's 20. SMHS 7, Leuzinger 0
    Posted @ 8:33p
  17. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Pass interference #7 SMH 1st down 4 yardline.
    Posted @ 8:35p
  18. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Pass interference #7 SMH 1st down 4 yardline.
    Posted @ 8:36p
  19. 7 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Leuzinger3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Leuzinger - #0 Journee Tonga with a 4 Yd Rushing TD. SMHS 7, Leuzinger 6
    Posted @ 8:36p
  20. 7 - 7

    Made Point After

    Leuzinger3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Leuzinger - PAT Good. SMHS 7, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 8:36p
  21. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Pass interference #7 SMH 1st down 4 yardline.
    Posted @ 8:38p
  22. 7 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Santa Margarita3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Leuzinger kicked off to Santa Margarita. Santa Margarita has the ball on their own 25-yard line. SMHS 7, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 8:39p
  23. 7 - 7

    Long Pass

    Santa Margarita3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Santa Margarita - #9 James Johnson with a long pass to #3 Sean Embree jr.. Santa Margarita has the ball on Leuzinger's 4-yard line. SMHS 7, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 8:42p
  24. 13 - 7

    Passing Touchdown

    Santa Margarita3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Santa Margarita - #9 Vaimaona Manutai 4 Yd pass completed to #44 Leki Holani for a TD. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 8:47p
  25. 13 - 7

    Missed Point After

    Santa Margarita3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Santa Margarita - PAT Missed. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 8:47p
  26. 13 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Leuzinger3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Santa Margarita kicked off to Leuzinger. Leuzinger has the ball on their own 15-yard line. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 8:49p
  27. 13 - 7

    Punt

    Santa Margarita3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Leuzinger has punted to Santa Margarita. Santa Margarita has the ball on Leuzinger's 30-yard line. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 8:52p
  28. 13 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Leuzinger3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Santa Margarita has turned possession over on downs. Leuzinger has the ball on Santa Margarita's 37-yard line. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 8:57p
  29. 13 - 7

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    SMHS 13, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 9p
  30. 13 - 7

    Punt

    Santa Margarita4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Leuzinger has punted to Santa Margarita. Santa Margarita has the ball on their own 12-yard line. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 9:02p
  31. 13 - 7

    Long Pass

    Santa Margarita4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Santa Margarita - #9 Vaimaona Manutai with a long pass to #10 Jack Junker. Santa Margarita has the ball on their own 39-yard line. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 9:03p
  32. 13 - 7

    Long Pass

    Santa Margarita4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Santa Margarita - #9 James Johnson with a long pass to #3 Sean Embree jr.. Santa Margarita has the ball on Leuzinger's 25-yard line. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 9:04p
  33. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Penalty moved the Eagles back to the 33 yard line
    Posted @ 9:07p
  34. 13 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Leuzinger4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Santa Margarita has turned possession over on downs. Leuzinger has the ball on Santa Margarita's 23-yard line. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 9:10p
  35. 13 - 7

    Interception

    Santa Margarita4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Santa Margarita - #5 Logan Hirou intercepts a Leuzinger pass and has the ball on Leuzinger's 7-yard line. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 9:16p
  36. 13 - 7

    Long Pass

    Santa Margarita4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Santa Margarita - #9 James Johnson with a long pass to #3 Sean Embree jr.. Santa Margarita has the ball on Leuzinger's 30-yard line. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 9:19p
  37. 13 - 7

    Punt

    Leuzinger4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Santa Margarita has punted to Leuzinger. Leuzinger has the ball on Santa Margarita's 50-yard line. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 9:23p
  38. 13 - 7

    Update

    Leuzinger4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Leuzinger - 4th down, ~1 minute to go, ball on their own 35-yard line. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 9:29p
  39. 13 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Leuzinger4th Quarter Under a minute
    Leuzinger is inside Santa Margarita's 20. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 7
    Posted @ 9:31p
  40. 13 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Leuzinger4th Quarter Under a minute
    Leuzinger - #0 Journee Tonga with a 5 Yd Rushing TD. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 13
    Posted @ 9:34p
  41. 13 - 14

    Made Point After

    Leuzinger4th Quarter Under a minute
    Leuzinger - PAT Good. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 14
    Posted @ 9:34p
  42. 13 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Santa Margarita4th Quarter Under a minute
    Leuzinger kicked off to Santa Margarita. Santa Margarita has the ball on Leuzinger's 23-yard line. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 14
    Posted @ 9:36p
  43. 13 - 14

    Big Play - Sack

    Leuzinger4th Quarter Under a minute
    Leuzinger - #44 Paul Lepule with a sack. Santa Margarita has the ball on Leuzinger's 30-yard line. SMHS 13, Leuzinger 14
    Posted @ 9:39p
  44. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Eagles have the ball 6 seconds left third down it is 3rd and 30
    Posted @ 9:40p
  45. 13 - 14

    End of Game

    Final
    SMHS 13, Leuzinger 14
    Posted @ 9:41p

Game Photos

Photos by Carlos Jones

Players of the Game

Santa Margarita (24-25)

Santa Margarita has not selected any Players of the Game.

Leuzinger (24-25)

Congratulations to #0 Journee Tonga (overall), #9 Russell Sekona (offensive), #10 Samu Moala (defensive) and #21 Henry Doherty (special teams) for being selected the Leuzinger Football Players of the Game.

  1. H. K

    1st Quarter
    SMHS
    Eagles
    7 - 0
    Leuzinger
    Olympians

SMHS @ Leuzinger Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 20, 2024 @ 7p
The Leuzinger (Lawndale, CA) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) by a score of 14-13.

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Rankings & Records

Santa Margarita (24-25)

NationalCASectionSec. Div.
55666
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
5-71-44-21-5.417.200323250

Leuzinger (24-25)

CASectionSec. Div.
362311
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
8-33-24-14-2.727.600411167

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Santa Margarita
6.39.53.97.226.9
Leuzinger
6.813.29.48.237.4

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Team Stat Comparison

Santa MargaritaLeuzinger
112.9Rushing Yards Per Game273.2
215.5Passing Yards Per Game147.5
214.8Receiving Yards Per Game146.0
328.4Total Yards Per Game420.6
56.8Tackles Per Game46.5
1.9Sacks Per Game2.1
26.9Points Per Game37.4
41Pancake Blocks0

Team Leaders

Santa MargaritaLeuzingerNational Avg.
#22 Jaion "duce" Smith55.9Rushing Yards Per Game#0 Journee Tonga206.120.4
#1 John Gazzaniga161.5Passing Yards Per Game#9 Russell Sekona146.351.0
#4 Trent Mosley113.5Receiving Yards Per Game#21 Henry Doherty49.217.4
#1 John Gazzaniga185.4Total Yards Per Game#0 Journee Tonga237.836.6
#0 Dash Fifita8.3Tackles Per Game#10 Samu Moala5.22.7
#44 Leki Holani0.5Sacks Per Game#14 Jermaine Spears0.50.2
#4 Trent Mosley12.0Points Per Game#0 Journee Tonga17.82.2
#77 Ethan Thomas11Pancake Blocks#0 Journee Tonga06

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Santa Margarita1-0Leuzinger0-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
11/8/24InglewoodSanta Margarita(W) 59-2610/4/24InglewoodLeuzinger(L) 34-29

Record Breakdown

Santa Margarita (24-25)

Leuzinger (24-25)

5-7
Overall
8-3
1-4
League
3-2
3-2
Non-League
5-0
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
1-0
Common Opponent
0-1
4-2
Home
4-1
1-5
Away
4-2
0-0
Neutral
0-0
1-1
Playoff
0-1
5-7
In-State
8-3
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0