If the MaxPreps state rankings hold true, the near future looks bright for St. Margaret's. They will challenge Saddleback Valley Christian on the road at 7:00 PM on Thursday. The teams both have set a high bar for this matchup after stand-out offensive performances in their previous contests.
Last Friday, St. Margaret's put the finishing touches on their 5th blowout victory of the season. They put the hurt on The Webb Schools with a sharp 42-21 victory. With St. Margaret's ahead 35-14 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Meanwhile, Saddleback Valley Christian might be getting used to good results now that the squad has three wins in a row. They steamrollered Southlands Christian 54-14. That looming 40-point mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Saddleback Valley Christian yet.
Their wins bumped St. Margaret's to 8-1 and Saddleback Valley Christian to 3-5. In their win, St. Margaret's relied heavily on junior Matthew Stevenson, who rushed for 79 yards and 1 touchdown. Saddleback Valley Christian will need to find a way to minimize his impact if they want to win.
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