Eagles Soar: Santa Margarita Delivers Crushing Blow, Sends Oaks Christian Reeling

The Santa Margarita Eagles delivered a commanding performance on Friday night, handing Oaks Christian its third consecutive loss of the early season. In a display of offensive prowess and defensive grit, the Eagles dominated from the outset, securing a decisive 35-14 victory that firmly establishes their promising start to the 2025 campaign.

From the opening kickoff, Santa Margarita set the tone.

Quarterback Jake Miller connected with wide receiver David Lee for a spectacular 40-yard touchdown pass on their second drive, signaling the Eagles' intent. Running back Marcus Chen then added to the lead with a powerful 15-yard run, making it 14-0 by the end of the first quarter. Oaks Christian struggled to find any rhythm, frequently stifled by Santa Margarita's relentless defensive front, led by linebacker Sam Jones, who recorded several key tackles for loss.

The second quarter saw Santa Margarita extend their lead further.

Another impressive drive culminated in Miller finding tight end Ben Carter for a short touchdown, pushing the score to 21-0. Oaks Christian managed to get on the board just before halftime with a hard-fought rushing touchdown, but the momentum remained firmly with the Eagles as they headed into the locker room with a 21-7 advantage.

Coming out of halftime, Santa Margarita showed no signs of slowing down.

Miller continued his stellar play, orchestrating another scoring drive that ended with Marcus Chen’s second rushing touchdown of the night. The Eagles’ defense maintained its intensity, forcing a crucial interception early in the third quarter that set up a short field, leading to their final touchdown of the evening.

Although Oaks Christian managed a late fourth-quarter score, it was purely for pride, as Santa Margarita had already sealed the victory.

Coach Johnson praised his team's execution and focus. "We came in with a game plan and executed it effectively. Our offense was clicking, and the defense was relentless.

It's a great team win against a respected opponent," he commented. For Oaks Christian, this loss marks a challenging start to their season, leaving them searching for answers as they look ahead to their next opponent. Meanwhile, Santa Margarita looks poised to build on this strong foundation, with their next game against Servite High School next Friday.