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Santa Margarita, Orange Lutheran Stun Favorites as CIF-SS Division 1 Semifinals Take Shape

Rain-swept upsets over top seeds reshaped the Division 1 title race.

Overview

  • Santa Margarita eliminated previously unbeaten Sierra Canyon 21-9, with sophomore Ryan Clark catching two touchdowns in the wet conditions.
  • Orange Lutheran upset St. John Bosco 20-19, capitalizing on a pick-six by sophomore King Rich Johnson and a late missed extra point by the Braves.
  • Mater Dei advanced with a 20-0 shutout of Mission Viejo, and Corona Centennial beat Servite 41-6 to set up the other semifinal.
  • The Division 1 semifinals on Nov. 21 feature Santa Margarita vs. Orange Lutheran at Orange Coast College and Mater Dei at Corona Centennial.
  • Quarterfinals were played Friday, Nov. 14, with heavy rain affecting play and all four Division 1 games streamed live on the NFHS Network.