Servite (Anaheim, Calif.) at Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.)Servite (8-1) already has locked up at least a share of its seventh consecutive Trinity League title. The Friars took care of that last week with a come-from-behind 35-28 win over rival Mater Dei (Santa Ana) at Angel Stadium. Servite trailed 21-14 in the third quarter before scoring 21 consecutive points. It was the Friars' 18th consecutive league win.
Santa Margarita (8-1) can finish in a tie for the Trinity League crown if it beats Servite. It would be the Eagles' first win over the Friars since 2004. Santa Margarita has won three straight since an Oct. 13 loss to Mater Dei (Santa Ana). The Eagles beat St. John Bosco (Bellflower) last week, 28-20. Junior quarterback
Johnny Stanton led the way with 173 rushing yards and 153 passing yards with two touchdowns.
Mitch Stephens: Servite 21, Santa Margarita 20
Steve Montoya: Servite 28, Santa Margarita 21
Stephen Spiewak: Servite 17, Santa Margarita 14
Kevin Askeland: Servite 35, Santa Margarita 32
Jamie DeMoney: Santa Margarita 27, Servite 24
Johnny Stanton and Santa Margarita can clinch a share of the Trinity League title if they can end Servite's 18-game league win streak.
Photo by Heston Quan
