Servite (Anaheim, Calif.) vs. Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.)
Andrew Moore and Servite got back on the right track last week. Now comes the Trinity League and a matchup with the nation's No. 3 team.
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Servite is hoping to turn around its season as play begins in the ultra-competitive Trinity League. A lack of experience at key positions contributed to Servite posting a disappointing 2-3 record against a brutal nonconference schedule. But the Friars played their best game of the season in a 38-6 blowout of St. Paul (Santa Fe Springs) last week. Junior running back
Andrew Moore led the way with more than 150 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Read about last year's overtime thriller between Servite and Santa MargaritaSanta Margarita (5-0) had a well-timed bye week to prepare for its first game without its leader and best player Johnny Stanton. The Nebraska recruit is likely out for the rest of 2012 after undergoing knee surgery for a torn ACL. Junior
Josh Canty and senior
Connor O'Brien – who together have only three passing attempts this season – could share quarterbacking duties for the Eagles on Friday night. Expect Servite to load up the box in an effort to shut down running back
Ryan Wolpin, a senior who has 728 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 87 carries.
Mitch Stephens: Santa Margarita 28, Servite 21
Steve Montoya: Santa Margarita 20, Servite 17
Stephen Spiewak: Santa Margarita 31, Servite 14
Kevin Askeland: Santa Margarita 35, Servite 14
Leland Gordon: Santa Margarita 21, Servite 14
Jamie DeMoney: Santa Margarita 28, Servite 21
