For Santa Margarita, Tuerk Is At the End of the Help Line

Led by USC-bound Max Tuerk, the offensive line has anchored the Eagles' success this season.

Santa Margarita Tabbed for State Bowl Championship Game

Eagles will play San Jose Bellarmine in the Division I Bowl, giving Coach Harry Welch a unique opportunity.

Angels Swing for the Fences, Land Pujols, Wilson

The Angels sign the preeminent free agent, three-time MVP Albert Pujols, to 10-year, $250 million deal, and get pitcher C.J. Wilson as well.

Individual Regular Season Lakers Tickets Go On Sale

With games on the horizon, only about 1,000 tickets are available to the public for each game.

Poll: Who Will Win the Pac-5 Football Championship?

It's a simple question: San Clemente or Santa Margarita?

Lacrosse: Reppert Named Head Coach for Santa Margarita Catholic Boys

Brad Reppert was an assistant for the past two seasons with the Eagles.

Video: One Last Look at Tesoro's Upset of Servite

Titans were physical, and beat the nation's No. 21 team at its own game: Defense.

San Clemente Slams Tesoro, 51-16, to Reach Pac-5 Championship Game

A rematch of three weeks ago is no match as the Tritons score 37 unanswered points en route to a triumph over the Titans for their first championship appearance since 1979.

Cross Country: Trabuco Hills, San Clemente Win D-I State Crowns

Trabuco Hills boys and San Clemente girls win Division I championships in the state meet in Fresno. St. Margaret's wins a Division V title behind Billy Gaudreau, who captured a second individual championship. JSerra girls take Division IVtitle.

Football: Eagles Trounce Long Beach Poly, 49-16

Johnny Stanton rushes for four touchdowns and Santa Margarita's defense forces five turnovers. Up next for Eagles: Mission Viejo in the Pac-5 Division semifinals.

Football: South County Leads Competition for Title, Players

The competition for talent is fierce, but that may explain why three teams in close proximity—battling for the talent from the same youth leagues—are still alive in the Pac-5 playoffs.

Football: Tesoro Shocks Top-Seeded Servite With Stunning 24-20 Victory

Titans rally from a 20-3 deficit to beat the No. 21 team in the nation, and set up South Coast League rematch against San Clemente in the Pac-5 Division semifinals.

Schedule: On to Round 2 of Football Playoffs

Upset hopes abound in the Pac-5 Division as Tesoro faces top-seeded Servite and Santa Margarita plays third-seeded Long Beach Poly. Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar and El Toro have home games, and St. Margaret's travels to Rim of the World.

Rancho Santa Margarita Girl to Join Penn State Hockey

Micayla Catanzariti is among the players who will be a part of the Nittany Lions' first women's hockey team.

Football: Eagles Break Away From Bishop Amat With Replacement Back

Santa Margarita Catholic wins its first-round playoff game and will face Long Beach Poly next.

Cool, Gray Weekend in Store

There's a chance of rain over the weekend in Rancho Santa Margarita, especially Sunday night.

McGrory's Record-Breaking Kicks Come the Hard Way

In the wake of his mother's death, the Santa Margarita Catholic student took up a new sport, juggled a 4.02 GPA with babysitting, and kicked his way into the record book.

Football: Tesoro Pulls Off Playoff Shocker, Upsetting Edison, 16-14

Titans, who finished third in the South Coast League standings, surprised the Chargers, who won the Sunset League title, at Orange Coast College.

Football: Orange County Top 10 Through Week 10

Santa Margarita's near-miss against Servite changed several voters' mind as the Eagles drew to within two points of being ranked second in the final OC Top 10 of the season. After loss to San Clemente, Tesoro gets bumped in lieu of Villa Park.

Football: Pairings For Southern Section Playoffs

Four local teams are seeded into the top four of their respective divisions, including No. 2 Mission Viejo and Corona del Mar.

Video: Highlights of Santa Margarita's 43-42 Loss to Servite

The Eagles lost the Trinity League title in thrilling fashion.

Football: Mission Viejo Defeats Trabuco Hills Behind Bridgford, Defense

Diablos score a one-sided 42-7 victory to claim uncontested South Coast League title.

Football: Welch Named Coach of the Week by ABC

Selection of the second-year coach at Santa Margarita Catholic means a $1,000 donation to the football program.

Football: Orange County Top 10 Through Week 9

JSerra's victory drops Orange Lutheran a couple of spots, and Huntington Beach's domination of Los Alamitos lands the Oilers among the elite.

Football: Servite Edges Santa Margarita in Overtime, 43-42

Eagles fall to Friars, the defending league and Pac-5 Division champions, in biggest -- and last -- game of regular season at Cerritos College.

Bohaboy Earns Soccer Awards In College, Too

The Santa Margarita Catholic alumnus is one of the top newcomers to the Big East Conference.

Football: Trabuco Hills Defeats Dana Hills to Avoid Cellar

The 63-40 win by the Mustangs ensures they finish at least fourth in the South Coast League, but they will still miss the playoffs.

Football: Santa Margarita Hangs On, Beats Bosco For Playoff Berth

Eagles secure 28-20 victory that qualifies them for Pac-5 Division playoffs and gives them chance at Trinity League title, with showdown against top-ranked Servite next Friday.

Lineman Max Tuerk Named to National Football Team

The USC-bound offensive lineman is selected to play against international opponents in an age-group competition for players under 19 years of age.

Football: Orange County's Top 10 Through Week 8

Newport Harbor's victory over Los Alamitos, coupled with Mission Viejo's continued domination of San Clemente, shakes up the ranking. It opens the door for Tesoro.

Football: Wolpin Leads Santa Margarita Past JSerra

The running back scores four touchdowns as the Eagles move into a tie for second place in the Trinity League.

Tesoro Slips Past Stubborn Dana Hills, Clinches Playoff Spot

Titans get an outstanding performance from junior running back Nate Tago and are rescued by their defense in the final minutes to preserve a 35-26 victory.

Football: Orange County Top 10 Through Week 7

Santa Margarita Catholic's loss to Mater Dei two weeks ago is history as Eagles beat OLu and climb over the Monarchs. San Clemente and Mission Viejo, ranked 2-3, play this week.

Wheldon's Funeral Attracts a Racing Crowd

Former Rancho Santa Margarita driver is eulogized in Florida by drivers, praised by fans.

Football: Tesoro Scores Critical Victory Over Trabuco Hills

The Titans' running game pounds away until it finally reaps dividends.

Stanton-Led Santa Margarita Shuts Down Orange Lutheran, 31-10

With the victory, Eagles take a big step toward staying alive for a possible playoff berth from the Trinity League this season.

Carson Palmer Returns to California (With Poll)

The Santa Margarita Catholic alum, who had sat out all season with Cincinnati, is traded to the Raiders.

Football: Orange County Top 10 through Week 6

San Clemente moves into the No. 2 position after Santa Margarita's stunning loss to Mater Dei.

Indy 500 Winner, Former RSM Driver, Killed in Las Vegas Race

Dan Wheldon, who once raced out of Rancho Santa Margarita and went on to win the Indianapolis 500 twice, died from injuries Sunday trying to win $5 million in the Indycar Series World Championship.

Santa Margarita Falls to Mater Dei, 21-14, in Trinity League Opener

Undefeated Eagles find the going tough against struggling but still dangerous Mater Dei at Santa Ana Stadium.