Overview

• The game is hosted by Santa Margarita at Trabuco Hills High School in Mission Viejo, with kickoff set for Friday, Aug. 22 at 7:00 p.m. PT.
• The matchup streams live on the NFHS Network, which requires a subscription.
• The Sporting News ranks Mission Viejo No. 5 and Santa Margarita No. 6 in California, with the Diablos also No. 22 nationally.
• Santa Margarita enters Year 1 under Palmer after a 5-7 campaign, highlighted by USC-bound receiver Trent Mosley, Tulane-committed quarterback Trace Johnson, and standout sophomore running back Jaion Smith.
• Mission Viejo returns a senior core led by Ohio State quarterback commit Luke Fahey, Miami receiver commit Vance Spafford, Washington defensive back commit Jeron Jones, and Northern Arizona defensive end commit JD Hill.