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Good morning to you Rancho Santa Margarita! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. โ˜€๏ธ

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  • How did Santa Margarita's defense shut down Mater Dei again?

Also on today's calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and very hot, with a high of 102 and low of 73 degrees. ๐ŸŒถ Hot!
  • Sunday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, temps: high: 103, low: 72.
  • Monday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, with a high of 100 and low of 72 degrees.

๐Ÿ“ฐ News we're reading

โ€ข Highlights, recap: No. 4 Santa Margarita sacks No. 18 Mater Dei again in Trinity League opener (maxpreps.com) โ€” Rancho Santa Margarita's Santa Margarita Eagles football team stayed unbeaten at 6-0 with a gritty 14-7 win over Mater Dei in their Trinity League opener at Saddleback College. A relentless pass rush produced seven sacks, while quarterback Fletch Palmer's touchdown pass and a late interception sealed the Eagles' second straight victory over the Monarchs.
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