Overview
- In his first season as head coach, alum Carson Palmer delivered the program’s first Division I championship since 2011.
- USC commit Trent Mosley torched Centennial with 10 receptions for 292 yards and four touchdowns.
- Tulane pledge Trace Johnson went 16-of-34 for 383 yards and four touchdown passes.
- An aggressive front produced six sacks, with Isaia Vandermade recording three, as Centennial was held to seven points, its lowest since August.
- The matchup ended a streak of Mater Dei or St. John Bosco reaching the final dating to 2011 and pushed Santa Margarita into USA TODAY’s Super 25 spotlight.