Carson Palmer Named Head Coach
Santa Margarita Catholic High School is excited to announce the hiring of former Eagle and Heisman Trophy winner, Carson Palmer as our new head football coach.
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John McCartan '18 signs with Bears
A 1st team All-Trinity League Defensive End for the Eagles. John went on to Oregon State where he played in 54 games, recorded 132 career tackles (77 solo, 55 asst), 9.5 sacks, and 4 interceptions.
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Brett Neilon '17 Rimington Finalist
Following the 2022 season, USC center and Team Captain Brett Neilon '17 was named a one of three finalists for the Rimington Trophy, which is presented annually to the nation's best center. Brett appeared in 47 games (starting 42) in his career with the USC Trojans. In 2022 he was a First-team All-American. In 2021 he was an All-Pac-12 honorable mention and Pro Football Focus All-Pac-12 first team. He also won USC’s Co-John McKay Award.
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Carson Palmer - College Football HOF
Congratulations to 1998 Santa Margarita graduate Carson Palmer for being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. The winner of the 2002 Heisman Trophy, Carson Palmer helped ushered in a new era of dominance at USC and finished his career as the Pac-10's all-time leading passer. At Santa Margarita Carson led the Eagles to 2 CIF-SS championships and the 1997 California Division II State Championship.
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