News Summary
The Santa Margarita High School Eagles secured a decisive 28-7 victory over the Orange Lutheran Lancers. This win marks a significant turnaround for Santa Margarita, improving their season record to 6-3 and showcasing standout performances, particularly from Trent Mosley. Meanwhile, Orange Lutheran’s season continues to face challenges, including recent forfeitures affecting their record. As both teams prepare for their upcoming matches, Santa Margarita solidifies its reputation as a strong contender in the league.
Mission Viejo, California – The Santa Margarita High School Eagles emerged victorious against the Orange Lutheran Lancers on Friday, October 24, 2025, decisively winning the game with a score of 28-7. This victory served as a crucial form of revenge for Santa Margarita, following their earlier loss to Orange Lutheran in the current football season.
The win marks an impressive record for Santa Margarita, who has now claimed three victories this season by 21 points or more. With the victory, Santa Margarita improved its season record to 6-3, solidifying their performance as one of the stronger teams in the league.
Standout player Trent Mosley significantly contributed to Santa Margarita’s success by rushing for 21 yards, scoring two touchdowns, and achieving 100 receiving yards—his highest total since October 2024. His outstanding performance was crucial in leading the team through the contest.
In contrast, Orange Lutheran’s record fell to 4-5 following the defeat, marking a challenging season for the team. The Lancers have faced significant challenges recently, as they are scheduled to play away in their next match against Servite at 7 p.m. PT on the same day as Santa Margarita’s upcoming game against JSerra Catholic.
The upcoming games can be viewed live and on-demand through the NFHS Network, which serves as the official streaming partner for the California Interscholastic Federation and Orange Lutheran High School. A subscription to the NFHS Network is available for $13.99 per month or $79.99 per year, and it can be accessed on various devices including iOS, Android, ROKU, Amazon Fire, Google TV, and Apple TV.
Compounding the challenges for Orange Lutheran, the team recently announced that it had to forfeit two football victories due to the use of an ineligible player. This player was found to have a residency issue, leading to the forfeiture of wins against Northwestern in Florida and Rancho Cucamonga. As a result, the Lancers’ overall record decreased to 2-6, with a 1-2 standing in the Trinity League.
Overall, Santa Margarita currently ranks 11th nationally according to some rankings, while Orange Lutheran was previously ranked 7th in HSratings.com for CIF-SS teams before the forfeiture incident. This context sets the stage for both teams as they prepare for their next matchups.
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Additional Resources
- MaxPreps
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- NJ.com
- Google Search: Santa Margarita High School
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School
- OC Register
- Google News: Orange Lutheran High School
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