As a college-preparatory institution, St. Margaret’s academic excellence is rooted in vigor, choice and relevance and made possible by a strong foundation of educational expertise, research and best practices.
St. Margaret’s culture of innovation ensures unrivaled academics and programs that nurture and support the learning and growth of talented, enthusiastic students.
At St. Margaret’s, students are encouraged to explore their own interests in this vibrant, close-knit community, and Tartans seek opportunities for growth in athletics, the arts, service learning, leadership and more.
St. Margaret's football program downed cross-town foe Capistrano Valley Christian, 28-21, in front of a raucous crowd at home on Friday. The win levels the Tartans' record at 2-2.
The Tartans opened the game strong with a Luke Newman (1 int, 5 tckl, 4 ast) interception to shut down the Eagles' starting drive. CVCS quickly rebounded, scoring two series later on an 18-yard rush. St. Margaret's answered in the second quarter as Kai Letcher (16-23-1, 3 TD) found Jack Kleinhanzl (3 catches for 81 yds, 2 TD) for a 57-yard TD strike and again for a 12-yard touchdown pass two minutes later. Capistrano Valley answered and took a slim 14-13 lead into halftime.
St. Margaret’s capitalized on solid defensive play in the second half with Sebastian Salazar leading with 5 solo tackles and 5 assists and Andrew Toubin contributing 5 solos and 1 assist. The Tartans got on the board again in the third quarter, as Sam Orellana (9 rushes for 27 yds, 1 catch for 2 yds) punched it in on the ground to put St. Margaret's ahead 20-14 to enter the final quarter of play.
Letcher and Newman again connected for a 37-yard touchdown while Jack Klausner (2 for 23) added the 2-point conversion, leaving the Tartans with a comfortable 28-14 lead over the Eagles. Capistrano Valley gained some momentum, scoring a rushing touchdown with 6 minutes left on the clock. However, a big Tartan defensive stop late halted any hope for a CVCS comeback as St. Margaret's held on for the non-league win.
St. Margaret's will next take on another local challenger, facing undefeated Dana Hills High School on the road on Friday, Sept. 27.
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