Brief
Carson Palmer leads Santa Margarita to 6‑0 season with win over Mater Dei
The Eagles improved to 6‑0 after a 14‑7 victory over No. 18 Mater Dei, highlighted by a third‑quarter touchdown pass from Fletch Palmer.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Carson Palmer’s Santa Margarita Eagles extended their unbeaten run to 6‑0 with a 14‑7 win over Mater Dei on Friday night, according to the New York Post.
What happened
The Eagles, ranked No. 4 nationally, took the lead midway through the third quarter when Palmer’s son, Fletch, connected on a 4‑yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Grant Van Raaphorst. The defense sealed the game in the final seconds with freshman safety Jayden Jack intercepting a pass.
What the report adds
The Post notes that Mater Dei entered the game ranked No. 18 in the nation. Dan Albano of The Orange County Register was cited for the touchdown detail. CBS’s Jill Painter Lopez interviewed Palmer after the game, during which he praised his defense’s relentless play and mentioned the upcoming homecoming matchup against Servite.
What was said
Palmer told the Post, “Wild second half; our defense was on the field forever. They fought hard until the very end.” He added, “It was a violent, physical game. We talked about it being violent all week.”
Key facts
- Santa Margarita Eagles improved to 6‑0 with a 14‑7 win over Mater Dei. (nypost.com)
- Fletch Palmer threw a 4‑yard touchdown pass to Grant Van Raaphorst in the third quarter. (nypost.com)
- Freshman safety Jayden Jack intercepted a pass in the final seconds to secure the victory. (nypost.com)
- Mater Dei was ranked No. 18 nationally entering the game. (nypost.com)
- Carson Palmer said the defense was relentless and the game was violent and physical. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Carson Palmer continues to make impact on SoCal high school football”
