Mission Viejo extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-8. They came up short against the Santa Margarita Eagles, falling 32-6. While losing is never fun, the Diablos can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 146th, while the Eagles are ranked fifth).
Angelique Pritchard threw for 105 yards on 17 of 37 attempts. Katelyn Susag was her top target, picking up 35 receiving yards.
As for Santa Margarita, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.2 points on average this season.
Santa Margarita had a senior duo take command as Madi Lam threw for 141 yards and a pair of TDs and Fiona Agius picked up 28 receiving yards and two scores. Lam also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception which she returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Looking ahead, Mission Viejo will welcome San Clemente at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Santa Margarita, they will be taking part in a tournament against Woodbridge at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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