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Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch

Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Michael Huntley
Michael Huntley November 27, 2025 @ 02:12 AM
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Ryan Clark
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Aaron Klatt
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Trace Johnson
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Brett Smith
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Jaden Walk-Green
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Keawe Browne
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Leki Holani
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Logan Hirou
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Xavier Baca
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Raymond Jacobs
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Caleb Rye
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Niniva Nicholson
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Simote Katoanga
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Jakob Mckindley
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Malaki Davis
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Trent Mosley
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Siua Holani
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Manoah Faupusa
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Jayden Crowder
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Centennial and Santa Margarita will play each other for the Southern Section Division 1 championship Friday at The Rose Bowl. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The two teams played each other in September with Santa Margarita narrowly beating Centennial in overtime. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Centennial beat Mater Dei in the semifinals to reach its first championship game since 2015. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Santa Margarita rolled over Sierra Canyon and Orange Lutheran in the playoffs to reach its first championship game since 2011. Eagles' coach <strong>Carson Palmer</strong> led Santa Margarita to CIF championships as a player and is now in his first season as the head coach of his alma mater.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are players to keep an eye on from each team in the championship game of the best division in the nation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CENTENNIAL</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Dominick Catalano","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"185","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Centennial","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6928078519f08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Catalano averages 182 passing yards per game with 19 touchdowns and has run for seven touchdowns for Centennial this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a deep understanding of Centennial's offense and has great timing with his receivers. Catalano was excellent in the fourth quarter in the first matchup between the teams and erased a big deficit. He is committed to Pomona-Pitzer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/latsondheimer/status/1992113632302530944?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/latsondheimer/status/1992113632302530944?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["427500"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6928078519f86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davis has run for 892 yards with 19 touchdowns for the Huskies this season. He's very good at navigating traffic between the tackles and can evade tacklers at the second level. Davis is fast enough to be dangerous if he gets around the edge. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MalakiDavis_0/status/1989879649032442273?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MalakiDavis_0/status/1989879649032442273?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ty Plinski","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"185","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Centennial","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a024"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Plinski often makes highlight reel catches and had one of the biggest catches of the game against Mater Dei last week. He caught three passes for 123 yards with two touchdowns in the first game against Santa Margarita. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TPlinski80/status/1992663942024589399?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TPlinski80/status/1992663942024589399?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1598329"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a075"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One Centennial coach called Browne the best player on the field in its semifinal win over Mater Dei and it's hard to argue against that. Browne causes a lot of matchup problems with his size and speed at receiver and off the edge defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/theconnectsport/status/1993094439624229170?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/theconnectsport/status/1993094439624229170?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000969"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a0bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Centennial's offensive line was very good against Mater Dei and Mckindley is lengthy and athletic. The rest of the Huskies' offensive line features: [player_tooltip player_id='1183015' first='Caleb' last='Rye'], <strong>Saik Fiataugalula</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206020' first='Xavier' last='Baca']</strong> and <strong>Nicolas Blum-Smith</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611201"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a103"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Green has been the MVP of Centennial's defense with a team-high 102 tackles, 10 interceptions and five defensive touchdowns. He's also the field goal kicker for Centennial. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MaxPreps/status/1989551462154727495?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MaxPreps/status/1989551462154727495?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401249"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a14a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moore is second on Centennial in tackles with 70 and has a sack. He is a key part of Centennial's run defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/fifita_k/status/1992245398975721937?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/fifita_k/status/1992245398975721937?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1698870"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a191"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith was outstanding in man coverage against elite receivers in the semifinal game against Mater Dei. He has the speed and hip movement to stay in the hip pocket of receivers and his timing when deflecting passes is very good. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BrettSmithJr07/status/1992694742216474918?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BrettSmithJr07/status/1992694742216474918?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SANTA MARGARITA</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1705993"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a1de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The numbers don't jump off the page for Johnson but he manages Santa Margarita's offense well. He has thrown six touchdowns with no interceptions in his last three games and takes care of the football. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson threw for 209 yards with two touchdowns and ran for a touchdown in the first game against Centennial. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/theconnectsport/status/1989035783395942734?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/theconnectsport/status/1989035783395942734?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283690"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a225"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mosley has nine touchdowns in seven games this year and has been the biggest playmaker in the Trinity League for three years now. The USC commit did not play the first time these two teams met and will be a big difference-maker in this game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/thebenroyer/status/1992108602803572774?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/thebenroyer/status/1992108602803572774?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1864124"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a26c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clark is the leading receiver for Santa Margarita and did a great job being the top target when Mosley was out with injury. He has very good body control and can create separation with his speed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/latsondheimer/status/1990250503998243122?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/latsondheimer/status/1990250503998243122?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182949"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a2b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nicholson has been First Team All-Trinity League twice and will be again this year. He's the best offensive lineman for the Eagles. Santa Margarita's offensive line also features <strong>Adam Iloilo</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1857777' first='Aaron' last='Klatt']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1197562' first='Raymond' last='Jacobs']</strong>, <strong>Chris Kraninger</strong> and <strong>Elyjah Aiava</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182920"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a2f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Katoanga is one of the most dominant edge rushers in the section and can overwhelm offensive linemen with his power. He had 1.5 sacks in the first game against Centennial and had a blocked kick against Sierra Canyon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SSchraderOn3/status/1989519377709076633?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SSchraderOn3/status/1989519377709076633?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283616"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a33b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vandermade has five sacks and two forced fumbles in the playoffs so far. He has been one of the best defensive players in the Section in the playoffs and is a headache for offensive linemen. <strong>Jason Perez, Tonga Uhila</strong> and [player_tooltip player_id='283645' first='Manoah' last='Faupusa'] also play defensive line for the Eagles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LA__WCP/status/1990595697922773263?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LA__WCP/status/1990595697922773263?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283606"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a382"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fifita is a tackling machine and is a strong candidate to be the Orange County Defensive Player of the Year. He has 83 tackles, 11 for a loss, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and an interception. Fifita is an excellent run stopper and is very good at evading offensive linemen at the second level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SMCHSEagles/status/1988873338647699839?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SMCHSEagles/status/1988873338647699839?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1553136"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a3c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holani is the leading tackler for Santa Margarita with 91. He also has 14 for a loss, 4.5 sacks with a forced fumble. He has a nose for the ball and is a disrupter while defending the run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CalHiSports/status/1993773546380906885?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CalHiSports/status/1993773546380906885?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1288067"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a410"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hirou has 61 tackles from the safety spot and has two interceptions. He covers a ton of the field and can lay big hits on people. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SMCHSEagles/status/1988635333588582615?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SMCHSEagles/status/1988635333588582615?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283622"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a456"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crowder is so fast at the corner spot and never gets beat deep. He also has a pair of blocked field goals this season and returns kicks for the Eagles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SSchraderOn3/status/1990873846619177297?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SSchraderOn3/status/1990873846619177297?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283684"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692807851a4a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holani is one of the more underrated playmakers on the defensive side of the ball. He has two interceptions, two forced fumbles, two blocked field goals and a blocked punt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Tarek_Fattal/status/1989543242069590419?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Tarek_Fattal/status/1989543242069590419?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

Centennial and Santa Margarita will play each other for the Southern Section Division 1 championship Friday at The Rose Bowl.

Dominick Catalano

Dominick Catalano

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2026

Dominick Catalano

School: Centennial
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Malaki Davis

Malaki Davis

CA
RB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 195
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Malaki
Davis RB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
195
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Centennial
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Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Davis has run for 892 yards with 19 touchdowns for the Huskies this season. He’s very good at...
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Malaki Davis

State: California
School: Centennial
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Ty Plinski

Ty Plinski

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 185
POS WR
CLASS 2026

Ty Plinski

School: Centennial
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Keawe Browne

Keawe Browne

CA
TE/DL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 215
POS TE/DL
CLASS 2026
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Keawe
Browne TE/DL
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
Weight
215
HS
Centennial
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CA
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Keawe Browne

State: California
School: Centennial
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Northern Arizona
Jakob Mckindley

Jakob Mckindley

CA
OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 290
POS OL
CLASS 2026
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Jakob
Mckindley OL
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
290
HS
Centennial
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CA
Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Centennial’s offensive line was very good against Mater Dei and Mckindley is lengthy and athletic. The rest of...
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Northern Arizona
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Jakob Mckindley

State: California
School: Centennial
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Jaden Walk-Green

Jaden Walk-Green

CA
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB
CLASS 2027
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Jaden
Walk-Green DB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Centennial
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CA
Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Green has been the MVP of Centennial’s defense with a team-high 102 tackles, 10 interceptions and five defensive...
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Jaden Walk-Green

State: California
School: Centennial
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Princeton
Fifita Kongaloto Tauteoli-Moore

Fifita Kongaloto Tauteoli-Moore

CA
LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 225
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Fifita
Kongaloto Tauteoli-Moore LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
225
HS
Centennial
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CA
Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Moore is second on Centennial in tackles with 70 and has a sack. He is a key part...
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Princeton
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Fifita Kongaloto Tauteoli-Moore

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School: Centennial
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Brett Smith

Brett Smith

CA
DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2027
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Brett
Smith DB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Centennial
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CA
Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Smith was outstanding in man coverage against elite receivers in the semifinal game against Mater Dei. He has...
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Brett Smith

State: California
School: Centennial
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Tulane
Trace Johnson

Trace Johnson

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Trace
Johnson QB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Santa Margarita
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CA
Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
The numbers don’t jump off the page for Johnson but he manages Santa Margarita’s offense well. He has...
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Tulane
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Trace Johnson

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School: Santa Margarita
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USC
Trent Mosley

Trent Mosley

CA
WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Trent
Mosley WR
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
165
HS
Santa Margarita
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CA
Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Mosley has nine touchdowns in seven games this year and has been the biggest playmaker in the Trinity...
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USC
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Trent Mosley

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State: California
School: Santa Margarita
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Ryan Clark

Ryan Clark

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 160
POS WR/DB/DB
CLASS 2028
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Ryan
Clark WR/DB/DB
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
160
HS
Santa Margarita
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CA
Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Clark is the leading receiver for Santa Margarita and did a great job being the top target when...
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Ryan Clark

State: California
School: Santa Margarita
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Arizona State
Niniva Nicholson

Niniva Nicholson

CA
OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 280
POS OL
CLASS 2026
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Niniva
Nicholson OL
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
280
HS
Santa Margarita
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CA
Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Nicholson has been First Team All-Trinity League twice and will be again this year. He’s the best offensive...
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Arizona State
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Niniva Nicholson

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School: Santa Margarita
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USC
Simote Katoanga

Simote Katoanga

CA
DL/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 240
POS DL/EDGE
CLASS 2026
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Simote
Katoanga DL/EDGE
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
Weight
240
HS
Santa Margarita
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CA
Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Katoanga is one of the most dominant edge rushers in the section and can overwhelm offensive linemen with...
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USC
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Simote Katoanga

State: California
School: Santa Margarita
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UCLA
Isaia Vandermade

Isaia Vandermade

CA
OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 285
POS OL
CLASS 2027
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Isaia
Vandermade OL
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
285
HS
Santa Margarita
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CA
Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Vandermade has five sacks and two forced fumbles in the playoffs so far. He has been one of...
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UCLA
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Isaia Vandermade

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School: Santa Margarita
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Arizona
Dash Fifita

Dash Fifita

CA
LB
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CLASS 2026
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Dash
Fifita LB
Class
2026
HS
Santa Margarita
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CA
Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Fifita is a tackling machine and is a strong candidate to be the Orange County Defensive Player of...
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Arizona
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Dash Fifita

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State: California
School: Santa Margarita
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Cal State-Sacramento
Leki Holani

Leki Holani

CA
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 225
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Leki
Holani LB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
225
HS
Santa Margarita
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CA
Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Holani is the leading tackler for Santa Margarita with 91. He also has 14 for a loss, 4.5...
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Cal State-Sacramento
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Leki Holani

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School: Santa Margarita
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UCLA
Logan Hirou

Logan Hirou

CA
DB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
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CLASS 2026
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Logan
Hirou DB
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
Santa Margarita
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CA
Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Hirou has 61 tackles from the safety spot and has two interceptions. He covers a ton of the...
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UCLA
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Logan Hirou

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State: California
School: Santa Margarita
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USC
Jayden Crowder

Jayden Crowder

CA
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 165
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CLASS 2026
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Jayden
Crowder DB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
165
HS
Santa Margarita
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CA
Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Crowder is so fast at the corner spot and never gets beat deep. He also has a pair...
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USC
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Jayden Crowder

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State: California
School: Santa Margarita
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Siua Holani

Siua Holani

CA
DB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2026
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Siua
Holani DB
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
Weight
170
HS
Santa Margarita
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CA
Centennial vs. Santa Margarita: Players to Watch
Holani is one of the more underrated playmakers on the defensive side of the ball. He has two...
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Siua Holani

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School: Santa Margarita
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