Eagles 20 - Santa Maria 12
Santa Margarita goes to 7-0 with victory over Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, CA., October 19, 1990 – Trevor Yankoff scored on a 5 yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to lead undefeated Santa Margarita past Santa Maria, 20-12, in a non-league game Friday at Santa Maria.
Yankoff's touchdown was set up when Jason Ortiz recovered a blocked punt at the Santa Maria 17.
Yankoff, who rushed for 48 yards on 11 carries, scored four plays later.
Josh Ireland, who rushed for 89 yards on 23 carries, scored on touchdown runs of 19 yards in the first quarter and 2 yards in the second quarter.
Ireland's second-quarter touchdown was set up by Steve Feeney's interception and return to the Santa Maria 15.
The defense had a big hand in keeping Santa Margarita (7-0) undefeated.
In the third quarter, with Santa Margarita holding onto a precarious 14-6 lead, Santa Maria had a first-and-goal at the Santa Margarita 2.
Santa Margarita | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 20 |
Santa Maria | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
SM – Ireland 19 run (Lucero kick)
SMaria – Gullage 14 run (kick failed)
SM – Ireland 2 run (Lucero kick)
SM – Yankoff 5 run (kick blocked)
SMaria – Robledo 4 run (pass failed)
The Register Staff
Saturday, October 20, 1990
The Orange County Register - D5