Mission Viejo - Game Notes
SMCHS Eagles (0-0) vs Mission Viejo (1-0)
at Diablo Stadium (Mission Viejo, California)
Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 7:00 p.m.
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COACH’S CORNER - ANTHONY ROUZIER
Entering his fifth season as varsity Head Coach at Santa Margarita Catholic, Anthony Rouzier provides an outlook of what to expect from the Eagles. Rouzier cited these points as key strengths of the club and drivers to success:
- Dynamic playmakers on offense
- Athletic linebacking corps
- Veteran secondary with game-tested experience
- High-potential talent at the defensive line position
- Overall, the fastest defense in Coach Rouz’s tenure with the team (since 2021)
- A handful of talented young freshman will compete to play on both sides of ball
- Backup depth at key positions
NEWS, NOTES & INFORMATION FOR THE 2024 SEASON
RETURNING ALL-TRINITY LEAGUE SELECTIONS
First-Team & Co Most Valuable Player
- Trent Mosley - Offense / Defense / Special Teams (Junior)
Second-Team
- Ethan “E.J.” Thomas - Offensive Line (Senior)
- Grant Degulis - Offensive Line (Senior)
- Jonah Smith - Wide Receiver (Junior) -- @ Mater Dei
Honorable Mention
- Elijah “Eli” Robinson - Running Back (Sophomore)
- J.J. Hanne - Defensive End / Linebacker (Senior)
- Jack Junker - Wide Receiver (Sophomore)
- Jason Perez - Defensive Lineman (Junior)
- John Gazzaniga - Quarterback (Senior)
- Lennie Brown - Safety (Junior)
- Logan Hirou - Defensive Back (Junior)
- Luke Anderson - Safety (Senior)
- Sean Embree - Wide Receiver (Senior)
- Senior defensive back Daniel Romano was an Honorable Mention selection for 2023 but has retired due to an injury.
KEY TRANSFERS & NEWCOMERS
- Ca’ron Williams - Defensive Back (Freshman)
- Dash Fifita - Linebacker (Junior)
- Elijah Vaikona - Offensive Guard / Tackle (Senior)
- Grant Mosley - Wide Receiver (Freshman)
- Ivrick Carrigan - Linebacker (Junior)
- Jayden Crowder - Defensive Back (Junior)
- Jonah Smith - Wide Receiver (Junior)
- Jordan Hicks - Defensive Back (Freshman)
- Siua Holani - Safety (Junior)
- Leki Holani - Linebacker (Junior)
- Jaion Smith - Linebacker / Running Back (Freshman)
MAXPREPS 2024 JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
- Trent Mosley - Wide Receiver
SBLIVE SPORTS / SCOREBOOKLIVE.COM / SI.COM: NATIONAL TOP 20 SUPERSTAR WIDE RECEIVERS
Trent Mosley
- One of only 3 selected from California, 2 from the CIF-Southern Section and 3 juniors in the nation
- No other receivers from any Trinity League school selected
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: HOT 150 - COUNTY’S TOP IMPACT PLAYERS FOR 2024
By: Dan Albano | Orange County Register | August 7, 2024
No. 2 - Trent Mosley - Wide Receiver (Junior)
No. 54 - John Gazzaniga - Quarterback (Senior)
No. 79 - Sean Embree, Jr. - Wide Receiver (Senior)
No. 86 - Ethan Thomas - Offensive Line (Senior)
No. 96 - Ivrick Carrigan - Outside Linebacker (Junior)
No. 119 - Logan Hirou - Defensive Back (Junior)
No. 121 - Elijah Vaikona - Offensive Line (Senior)
No. 122 - J.J. Hanne - Defensive Line (Senior)
SMCHS placed eight players on the Hot 150 list -- tied for fourth most in Orange County this season
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: TOP 5 WIDE RECEIVERS & TIGHT ENDS
No. 1. Trent Mosley (Junior)
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: TOP KICKERS
No. 6. Ryan Gass (Senior)
CAL-HI SPORTS PRESEASON ALL-ORANGE COUNTY TEAM
First-Team - Multi-Purpose
Trent Mosley - Wide Receiver / Kick Returner / Athlete (Junior)
Second-Team - Offense
Elijah Vaikona - Offensive Line (Senior)
Ryan Gass - Kicker (Senior)
Second-Team - Defense
Logan Hirou - Defensive Back (Junior)
Third-Team - Offense
John Gazzaniga - Quarterback (Senior)
Jonah Smith - Wide Receiver (Junior)
Sean Embree - Wide Receiver (Senior)
Third-Team - Defense
Ivrick Carrigan - Linebacker (Junior)
J.J. Hanne - Linebacker (Senior)
Jayden Crowder - Defensive Back (Junior)
Luke Anderson - Defensive Back (Senior)
SBLIVE SPORTS / SCOREBOOKLIVE.COM / SI.COM: PRESEASON ALL CIF-SOUTHERN SECTION TEAM
Elijah Vaikona - Offensive Line (Senior)
Trent Mosley - Wide Receiver (Junior)
SBLIVE SPORTS / SCOREBOOKLIVE.COM / SI.COM: TOP 2026 (JUNIOR) WIDE RECEIVERS IN CALIFORNIA
No. 2. Trent Mosley
Honorable Mention: Jonah Smith
SBLIVE SPORTS / SCOREBOOKLIVE.COM / SI.COM: TOP UPPER CLASS (JUNIOR & SENIOR) INTERIOR LINEMEN - OFFENSE / DEFENSE IN CALIFORNIA
Class of 2025 (Senior)
No. 17. J.J. Hanne - Defensive Line
No. 28. Elijah Vaikona - Offensive Line
Class of 2026 (Junior)
No. 12. Joseph Terry - Defensive Line
SBLIVE SPORTS / SCOREBOOKLIVE.COM / SI.COM: TOP WIDE RECEIVERS IN CIF-SOUTHERN SECTION
No. 2. Trent Mosley (Junior)
Honorable Mention: Jonah Smith (Junior)
Honorable Mention: Sean Embree (Senior)
SBLIVE SPORTS / SCOREBOOKLIVE.COM / SI.COM: TOP OFFENSIVE LINEMEN IN CIF-SOUTHERN SECTION
No. 9. Elijah Vaikona (Senior)
SBLIVE SPORTS / SCOREBOOKLIVE.COM / SI.COM: TOP LINEBACKERS IN CIF-SOUTHERN SECTION
Honorable Mention - Leki Holani (Junior)
SBLIVE SPORTS / SCOREBOOKLIVE.COM / SI.COM: TOP DEFENSIVE LINEMEN IN CIF-SOUTHERN SECTION
No. 4. J.J. Hanne (Senior)
SBLIVE SPORTS / SCOREBOOKLIVE.COM / SI.COM: TOP QUARTERBACKS IN CIF-SOUTHERN SECTION
No. 17. John Gazzaniga (Senior)
PREPREDZONE.COM: TOP CLASS OF 2025 (SENIOR) QUARTERBACKS IN ORANGE COUNTY
No. 8. John Gazzaniga
PREPREDZONE.COM: “TOP ELITE NEWCOMER” AT DEFENSIVE TACKLE FOR CLASS OF 2026 (JUNIOR) IN CALIFORNIA
No. 1 Joseph Terry
PREPREDZONE.COM: TOP CLASS OF 2025 (SENIOR) OFFENSIVE LINEMEN IN ORANGE COUNTY
No. 3. Elijah Vaikona
No. 9. Ethan Thomas
CAL-HI SPORTS: “MOST VERSATILE PLAYER ON THE FIELD”
Trent Mosley - Junior
Positions: Wildcat / Wide Receiver / H-Back / Kick & Punt Returner / Defensive Back
MAXPREPS.COM / MASSEY RATINGS: ANALYZE THE TOP 10 TOUGHEST SCHEDULES FOR 2024 SEASON
Initial preseason poll rankings have been released. Passionate discussion arises each fall as to which schools will endure the toughest schedules in the land. Teams from California, Texas and Florida claim to compete in the toughest leagues, counties, regions and sections in their state. Some outlets use a computer model to try and settle the argument.
- Massey Ratings: A main poll ranking outlet, has developed a model that combines statistics and ratings, such as offensive and defensive power, as well home field advantage to arrive at their ratings
- MaxPreps.com: Likewise, MP also utilizes a proprietary analysis method to calculate their list
Note: MaxPreps.com provided only a list of the first 10, while Massey released a list with the top 25
MaxPreps.com |
Schedule |
Massey Ratings (On3.com) |
Orange Lutheran (Orange) |
1 |
Orange Lutheran (Orange) |
Mater Dei (Santa Ana) |
2 |
Mater Dei (Santa Ana) |
St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) |
3 |
St. John Bosco (Bellflower) |
St. John Bosco (Bellflower) |
4 |
Duncanville (Texas) |
IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida) |
5 |
St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) |
American Heritage (Plantation, Florida) |
6 |
DeSoto (Texas) |
Santa Margarita Catholic |
7 |
Santa Margarita Catholic |
Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada) |
8 |
Lancaster (Texas) |
Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Florida) |
9 |
Atascocita (Humble, Texas) |
St. Thomas Aquinas (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) |
10 |
JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano) |
Other CIF-Southern Section Schools in Massey Ratings Top 25 |
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As of August 12, 2024 |
15 |
Centennial (Corona) |
25 |
Servite (Anaheim) |
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2024 OPPONENT ANALYSIS
- 2 opponents crowned California state champions in their respective divisions in 2023
- Mater Dei: CIF Open Division
- Mission Viejo: CIF Division 1-AA
- 10 opponents that played in the 2023 postseason
- 10 opponents that had a combined winning percentage of 70%
- 8 opponents that had a final record of better than .500
- 5 opponents (all Trinity League schools plus SMC) who will own the top six spots for toughest schedules in the nation
- 7 opponents that are currently ranked in the top 25 in the nation by the calpreps.com computer method
- 8 opponents that are currently ranked in the top 15 in California by the calpreps.com computer method
- 1 opponent who is the current consensus No. 1 ranked team in the nation
Opponent |
2023 |
Current Poll Rankings |
|
National |
State |
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Mater Dei |
13-1 |
1 |
1 |
Mission Viejo |
13-3 |
28 |
5 |
St. John Bosco |
11-2 |
4 |
4 |
Centennial (Corona) |
9-3 |
8 |
2 |
Oaks Christian (Thousand Oaks) |
9-3 |
- - - |
13 |
Liberty (Bakersfield) |
9-3 |
- - - |
85 |
Servite |
8-6 |
51 |
11 |
Leuzinger (Lawndale) |
6-5 |
- - - |
65 |
Orange Lutheran |
5-6 |
24 |
7 |
JSerra Catholic |
5-6 |
82 |
8 |
Composite 2023 Opponent Records: |
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CURRENT TEAM POLL RANKINGS
Media Outlet |
Coverage Area |
Poll |
Cal-Hi Sports / calhisports.com |
California |
11 |
Southern Section |
6 |
|
Los Angeles Times |
LA / OC / IE - Metro * |
9 |
Orange County Register |
Orange County |
4 |
Calpreps.com |
California |
6 |
Nation |
15 |
|
MaxPreps.com |
California |
6 |
Southern Section |
6 |
|
LA / OC / IE - Metro * |
6 |
|
Nation |
40 |
|
SBLive / scorebooklive.com / si.com |
CIF-Southern Section |
8 |
California |
12 |
|
On3.com |
California |
11 |
High School Football America (HSFA) |
California |
13 |
As of August 19, 2024
* = Los Angeles County, Orange County and Inland Empire
2024 SANTA MARGARITA CATHOLIC HOME GAME FIELD
Trabuco Hills High School Stadium
27488 Mustang Run
Mission Viejo, California 92691
Seating Capacity: 5,666
Playing Surface: Artificial
All-Time SMCHS Record at Stadium: 16-14-0 (.533)
All-Time SMCHS Record as Home Team: 10-11-0 (.476)
- Stadium is location for second-most games played at any venue in SMCHS history
- Stadium is location for second-most wins at any venue in SMCHS history
- Served as the Eagles home field in the 2018 and 2019 seasons
- First SMCHS Game at THHS: 1994 - Nonleague vs. Trabuco Hills
- Last SMCHS Game at THHS: 2019 - Trinity League vs. Mater Dei
- Last SMCHS Win at THHS: 2019 - Homecoming vs. Stellar Prep (Hayward, California)
PLAYER NOTES, HIGHLIGHTS & STATS
Dash Fifita #0
LB | JR | 5-9 / 195
- Transfer from Mater Dei (Santa Ana)
- Saw 15 games as a two-year varsity player with the Monarchs
- Tabulated 33 tackles (1 1/2 for loss) and 2 quarterback hurries in that span
John Gazzaniga #1
Quarterback | Senior | 6-7 / 238
- Ranked No. 54 by Orange County Register of Hot 150 Top Impact Players for Fall 2024
- Ranked the No. 8 senior class quarterback in Orange County by PrepRedzone.com
- Selected by Cal-Hi Sports to the 2024 All-Orange County Preseason Team: Third-Team - Offense
- Named by SBLive / scorebooklive.com as one of the Top Quarterbacks in the CIF-Southern Section for the 2024 season - No. 17
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2025 No. 116 overall state prospect and No. 14 at his position in Fall, 2024
- Lauded by Michael Huntley of PrepRedzone.com prior to the 2024 “Battle at the Beach” 7-on-7
- QB Hit List 2025 Prospect Rankings - Spring 2024:
- California Overall: 23
- California - Pro Style QB Position: 9
- Ranked as one of the Top 35 quarterbacks in California and Top 150 in the nation by High School Football America (HSFA -highschoolfootballamerica.com) in Spring 2024
- Registered a maximum mark of 20.54 miles-per-hour on the Catapult measuring system during the 2023 season
- 2023 Cal-Hi Sports All-State Nominee - Offense
- 2023 All-Trinity Honorable Mention - Offense
- 2023 SMCHS Team - Most Valuable Special Teams Player
- Cited by Steve Fryer of the Orange County Register as a solid in-season transfer for player and school
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2025 No. 99 overall state prospect and No. 14 at his position in Spring 2024
- Passed for 277 yards in last-minute win at JSerra Catholic in 2023. Cited by Michael Huntley of PrepRedzone.com for “Honorable Mention” performance
- Rushed for 82 yards (9.1 average) and one touchdown and passed for 227 yards (15-of-31, 48.4%) and one touchdown in loss versus Orange Lutheran in 2023
- Passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another in win over Leuzinger in 2023
- Spotlighted in online highlight feature by MaxPreps.com: “6'7" Quarterback John Gazzaniga Looks to Make Noise with Santa Margarita Catholic”
- Spotlighted in feature article in the Orange County Register by prep football writer Steve Fryer (09/14/23)
- Spotlighted in feature article on 247sports.com by prep football recruiting guru Greg Biggins (09/14/23)
- SBLive/scorebooklive.com: “Southern California High School Athlete of the Week” nominee: Transferred to Santa Margarita Catholic from Orange Lutheran on Monday and led them to a 51-point outing and win over Bishop Amat on Thursday. Completed 20-of-30 passes for 377 yards and four touchdowns
- SBLive / scorebooklive.com: Southern California -- “Top Stars, Best Performances and Passing Performances” in Week 3
- The Los Angeles Times: Selected a “Southland Top Performer” for Week 3
- Cal-Hi Sports: Southern California - “State Stat Star of the Week” selection (with teammate Trent Mosley)
- Had the best passing debut of any quarterback in SMCHS history: 20-of-30 (66.7%), 377 yards and four touchdown passes. Overall, this tied for the twelfth-best single game in school all-time
Most Passing Yards in First Career Game |
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Quarterback |
Yards |
Opponent |
Date |
Class |
John Gazzaniga * |
377 |
@ Bishop Amat |
September 7, 2023 |
Junior (Transfer) |
Peter Costelli |
325 |
Downey |
August 16, 2018 |
Sophomore (Transfer) |
Jaxon Potter |
294 |
San Juan Hills |
August 20, 2021 |
Junior (Transfer) |
K.J. Costello |
243 |
@ Bishop Amat |
August 30, 2013 |
Sophomore |
Josiah Norwood |
243 |
@ Downey |
August 25, 2017 |
Senior (Transfer) |
* = Did not start game
- Earned All-Orange County Third-Team honors in basketball in 2022-23
- Has Division 1 offers from Arizona, Massachusetts, Miami (Ohio) and Akron
JONAH SMITH #2
WR | JR | 6-0 / 175
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2026 No. 33 overall state prospect and No. 10 at his position in Fall, 2024
- Selected by Cal-Hi Sports to the 2024 All-Orange County Preseason Team: Third-Team - Offense
- Named the Wide Receiver - Most Valuable Player at the Rivals Camp in Los Angeles (Mid June) -- “Very smooth, especially he is just moving into upper class status. Gets open due to his precision in running routes. Consistency set him above others”
- Rivals Prospect Rankings:
- National - Overall: 139
- National - Position: 24
- California - Overall: 17
- QB Hit List 2026 Prospect Rankings - Spring 2024:
- National Overall: 54
- National - Wide Receiver Position: 53
- California Overall: 7
- California - Wide Receiver Position: 7
- Named the Rivals Camp Most Valuable Player at the receiver position by PrepRedzone.com in mid-March -- “great route runner with good hands who is a deep threat”
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2026 No. 22 overall state prospect and No. 7 at his position in Winter 2024
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2026 No. 20 overall state prospect and No. 6 at his position in Spring 2023
- 2023 All-Trinity League Second-Team - Offense
- Caught eight touchdowns in 2023 -- second-best mark on the Mater Dei team. Overall, collected 27 catches for 363 yards (13.4 average)
- Best games came versus Creekside (Georgia) with four catches for 81 yards (20.3 average) and two touchdowns and five catches for 64 yards (12.8 average) and a touchdown against JSerra Catholic
- Heavily recruited by UCLA (verbal commit) and is also being pursued by Notre Dame -- Additionally has offers from: Central Michigan, Colorado, Georgia, Michigan, Michigan State, Oregon, Southern Methodist and Texas
- Transfer from Mater Dei (Santa Ana) in January, 2024
SEAN EMBREE #3
WR | JR | 6-4 / 170
- Ranked No. 79 by Orange County Register of Hot 150 Top Impact Players for Fall 2024
- Selected by Cal-Hi Sports to the 2024 All-Orange County Preseason Team: Third-Team - Offense
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2025 No. 197 overall state prospect and No. 21 at his position in Fall, 2024
- Lauded by Michael Huntley of PrepRedzone.com prior to the 2024 “Battle at the Beach” 7-on-7
- Has accepted an offer to play at Washington State
- QB Hit List 2025 Prospect Rankings - Spring 2024:
- National Overall: 284
- National - Wide Receiver Position: N/A
- California Overall: 52
- California - Wide Receiver Position: 18
- Registered a maximum mark of 20.89 miles-per-hour on the Catapult measuring system during the 2023 season
- A “Stock Riser” - Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2025 No. 159 overall state prospect and No. 23 at his position in January
- 2023 All-Trinity Honorable Mention - Offense
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2025 No. 216 overall state prospect and No. 32 at his position
- SBLive / scorebooklive.com: “Southern California Top Weekly Receiving Performances”
- In huge win at Bishop Amat in 2023, had eight receptions for 144 yards (18.0 average) and one touchdown -- a 77-yard bomb from quarterback John Gazzaniga
- Had breakout game in win at Liberty (Bakersfield) in 2023, setting career highs with six catches for 124 yards (20.7 average). Also scored one touchdown
- Scored a special teams touchdown when the pounced on a blocked punt in the end zone in win versus West (Salt Lake City) in 2023
- 2022 All-Trinity League Honorable Mention - Offense
TRENT MOSLEY #4
WR | JR | 5-11 / 170
- Named to the MaxPreps.com Preseason Junior All-America First-Team - Wide Receiver
- Ranked No. 2 by Orange County Register of Hot 150 Top Impact Players for Fall 2024 -- “Mosley emerged last season as arguably the top offensive weapon in the County”
- Named by Cal-Hi Sports as the “Most Versatile Player on the Field”
- Selected by SBLive / scorebooklive.com as the No. 2 junior (Class of 2026) wide receiver in the California
- Selected by SBLive / scorebooklive.com as the No. 2 wide receiver in the CIF-Southern Section for 2024
- Selected to the Preseason All CIF-Southern Section team by SBLive / scorebooklive.com -- “Unguardable”
- Ranked at the No. 1 wide receiver in Orange County by the Orange County Register for 2024
- Rated the No. 2 junior class wide receiver in the California for 2024
- Rated the No. 2 wide receiver in the CIF-Southern Section for 2024
- Selected by Cal-Hi Sports to the 2024 All-Orange County Preseason Team: First-Team - Multi-Purpose
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2026 No. 14 overall state prospect and No. 4 at his position in Fall, 2024
- “Most likely the top player in Orange County” -- Steve Fryer / Orange County Register (June 26)
- Michael Huntley of PrepRedzone.com flourished Mosley with compliments about his play from every aspect:
- “Specializes in plays after the catch and SMCHS gets him the ball anyway they can: fly sweeps, screens and wildcat quarterback. With the additions SMCHS has made, he won’t always draw the opponent’s top corner (June)”
- “Was the key target and obvious star at the 2024 “Battle at the Beach” 7-on-7 event. Impressed on defense too and continues making big plays on all levels of the field”
- “Specializes in plays after the catch and SMCHS gets him the ball anyway they can: fly sweeps, screens and wildcat quarterback. With the additions SMCHS has made, he won’t always draw the opponent’s top corner (June)”
- QB Hit List 2026 Prospect Rankings Spring 2024:
- National Overall: 13
- National - Wide Receiver Position: 12
- California Overall: 1
- California - Wide Receiver Position: 1
- National Overall: 13
- Featured on school YouTube channel broadcast “Faces of SM” on the May 8, 2024 episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By_fYmHI5o0
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2026 No. 19 overall state prospect and No. 6 at his position in Winter, 2024
- Registered a maximum mark of 21.63 miles-per-hour on the Catapult measuring system during the 2023 season -- Fastest mark on team
- 2023 SBLive / scorebooklive.com / si.com All-State - Wide Receiver
- 2023 Cal-Hi Sports “State Sophomore Player of the Year”
- 2023 Cal-Hi Sports All-State Nominee - Defense
- Offseason tribute from prep sports guru journalist Eric Sondheimer of The Los Angeles Times: “In the 2024 season, Trent Mosley of SM will score touchdowns returning a kickoff, returning a punt, catching a pass, running and throwing a pass -- in a single game”
- 2023 Trinity League Co-Most Valuable Player
- 2023 SMCHS Team Most Valuable Player
- 2023 MaxPreps.com All-State Second-Team - Offense
- 2023 MaxPreps.com Sophomore All-America First-Team - Offense
- 2023 All-Orange County First-Team - Offense (Orange County Register)
- 2023 PrepRedzone.com All-Southern California Sophomore Team - Offense
- 2023 SBLive / scorebooklive.com All-Southern Section Team
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2026 No. 19 overall state prospect and No. 5 at his position
- Snagged a career-high 13 pass receptions for 116 yards (8.9 average) and scored one touchdown in disappointing loss at Mater Dei in 2023. Some super specifics:
- Reached the end zone for the twenty-fifth time reaching the end zone in 2023.
- Fifth game with 100-or-more yards receiving
- Third-consecutive game with 10-or-more receptions
- In the three-game span: 35 catches for 567 yards (15.8 average) and five scores via the air
- 13 receptions -- a new career-high and moved into tie for third all-time in school history for a single game
- 62 receptions for the season placed in top-10 in that category all-time in school history
- 1,094 pass reception yards reaches the top-5 all-time in school history for a single season
- 25 total touchdowns scored is good for a four-way tie for second all-time in school history for a single season
- Reached the end zone for the twenty-fifth time reaching the end zone in 2023.
- Remarkable assault on the school record book after Servite - Game No. 9 of 2023 -- Cited by several media outlets for his game-winning effort:
- Orange County Register “Boys Athlete of the Week”
- PrepRedzone.com as one of the “Top Receiving” performances of the week (Michael Huntley)
- Los Angeles Times as one of the “Top Performers” of the week (Eric Sondheimer)
- SBLive / scorebooklive.com nominee for “Southern California High School Athlete of the Week” (Staff)
- Cal-Hi Sports Southern California “Offensive Player of the Week” Nominee
- Orange County Register “Boys Athlete of the Week”
- Tallied 351 all-purpose yards: 16 rushing, 221 receiving and 141 kickoff returns and collected 4 overall touchdowns
- Receiving total - Tied for sixth in school history in single game
- Second career 200-plus yard receiving game - Tied for second most for career in school history with Grant Calcaterra. Kyle Sweet leads with four
- 1,282 receiving yards is already third-most for single season in school history
- 2,041 all-purpose yards are seventh-best in a single season school-history
- Eleventh time in school history a receiver has caught 12-or-more passes in a single game
- Fourth 100-plus yard receiving game of season. School record is six by John Minardi in 1997
- Scored two-or-more touchdowns in seven of nine games played in 2023
- Receiving total - Tied for sixth in school history in single game
- Exploded in last-minute win at JSerra Catholic as he amassed 425 all-purpose yards -- scored twice on the ground and twice through the air
- Rushing: 7 / 87 (12.4 average) and 2 touchdowns,
- Receiving: 10 / 230 (23.0 average) and 2 touchdowns (74)
- Kick Returns: 108 yards
- Rushing: 7 / 87 (12.4 average) and 2 touchdowns,
- The all-purpose figure was second-best all-time. The 230 yards receiving were fifth-best in school history. Cited by several media outlets for his game-winning effort:
- PrepRedzone.com as one of the “Top Receiving” performances of the week (Michael Huntley)
- Los Angeles Times as one of the “Top Performers” of the week (Eric Sondheimer)
- SBLive / scorebooklive.com nominee for “Southern California High School Athlete of the Week” (Staff)
- Orange County Register as one of the “Top Performers” of the week (Staff)
- Cal-Hi Sports Southern California “Offensive Player of the Week” Nominee
- PrepRedzone.com as one of the “Top Receiving” performances of the week (Michael Huntley)
Trent Mosley @ JSerra Catholic - October 13, 2023 |
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Category |
Att / Rec |
Yards |
Average |
TDs |
Rushing |
7 |
87 |
12.4 |
2 |
Receiving |
10 |
230 |
23.0 |
2 |
Kickoff Return |
4 |
97 |
24.3 |
0 |
Punt Return |
3 |
11 |
3.7 |
0 |
Game Total |
24 |
425 |
17.7 |
4 |
Most All-Purpose Yards - Single-Game |
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Athlete |
Season |
Opponent |
Yards |
TDs |
Billy Newman |
1996 |
@ Trabuco Hills (Mission Viejo) |
439 |
3 |
Trent Mosley |
2023 |
@ JSerra Catholic |
425 |
4 |
Most Receiving Yards - Single-Game |
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Athlete |
Season |
Opponent |
Yards |
Kyle Sweet |
2013 |
Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) |
294 |
Grant Calcaterra |
2016 |
Loyola (Los Angeles) |
292 |
John Minardi |
1997 |
@ Fountain Valley |
242 |
Kyle Sweet |
2014 |
Orange Lutheran |
235 |
Trent Mosley |
2023 |
@ JSerra Catholic |
230 |
- Describer as a “one-man wrecking crew” by Eric Sondheimer of the Los Angeles Times in his mid-season review (09/24) -- the best wide receiver (and wildcat quarterback, etc.)
- September 21: Cited by Steve Fryer of the Orange County Register as one of four probable frontrunners for the Orange County “Offensive Player of the Year”
- Ranked the No. 19 overall prospect in the state for the Class of 2025 by PrepRedzone.com in Fall, 2023
- Led the offensive attack once again with six pass receptions for 94 yards (15.7 average) and a touchdown and also rushed for one in win over Leuzinger. Recognized by PrepRedzone.com in its Southern California “Top Receiving Performances” selection
- Added a rushing and receiving touchdown to give him 16 total scores for the season. Dating back to the final three games of last season, Mosley now has scored at least one touchdown in eight-consecutive games. The SMCHS record for most consecutive games with a touchdown scored is an amazing 17 contests, held by John Ireland in the 1989-90 seasons. The most touchdowns for a single season is 28, shared by Bryant Wolfsberger (1997) and Ryan Wolpin (2011)
- Followed up memorable performance with another spectacular, record breaking game @ Bishop Amat: Rushing: 6 carries for 33 yards (5.5 average) and three touchdowns / Receiving: 9 receptions for 144 yards (16.0 average) and 3 touchdowns
- Tied school record for most touchdowns scored in a single game with six (Also Ryan Wolpin in 2012 vs. Carson)
- Tied school record for most touchdowns accounted for in a single game with six (with 5 others)
- Tied school record for most 2-point conversions accounted for in a single game with two (Also Ryan Maxwell in 2005 @ Kealakehe (Hawaii)
- Tied school record for most receiving touchdowns in a single game with three. Held by many and achieved in several instances
- Mosley and teammate Sean Embree each broke the 100-yard threshold fro receiving yards in a game for the second-consecutive week
- Tied school record for most touchdowns scored in a single game with six (Also Ryan Wolpin in 2012 vs. Carson)
Most Touchdowns Scored - Single Game |
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Player |
Touchdowns |
Opponent |
Date |
Trent Mosley |
6 |
@ Bishop Amat |
September 7, 2023 |
Ryan Wolpin |
6 |
Carson |
September 14, 2012 |
Most Touchdowns Accounted For - Single Game |
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Player |
Touchdowns |
Opponent |
Touchdown |
Date |
Trent Mosley |
6 |
@ Bishop Amat |
3 rec & 3 rush |
September 7, 2023 |
Jaxon Potter |
6 |
@ Los Alamitos |
5 pass & 1 rush |
September 15, 2022 |
K.J. Costello |
6 |
Orange Lutheran |
4 pass & 2 rush |
October 17, 2014 |
Ryan Wolpin |
6 |
Carson |
6 rush |
September 14, 2012 |
Johnny Stanton |
6 |
Bellarmine (San Jose) * |
4 pass & 2 rush |
December 16, 2023 |
Carson Palmer |
6 |
Tustin ** |
5 pass & 1 rush |
December 13, 1997 |
* = CIF-State Division 1 Championship @ Carson
** = CIF-Southern Section Division V Championship @ Cal-State Fullerton
Most 2-Pont Conversions - Single Game |
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Player |
2-Points |
Opponent |
Date |
Trent Mosley |
2 |
@ Bishop Amat |
September 7, 2023 |
Ryan Maxwell |
2 |
@ Kealakehe (Hawaii) |
August 26, 2005 |
Most Receiving Touchdowns - Single Game |
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Receiver |
Rec TDs |
Times |
John Minardi |
3 |
5 |
Emmett Mosley |
3 |
2 |
Brad Finneran, Mike O’Garman, |
3 |
1 |
- SBLive / scorebooklive.com: Southern California “Top Stars & Best Performances” selection
- SBLive / scorebooklive.com: Nominated as “National Athlete of the Week”
- SBLive / scorebooklive.com: “Southern California Top Weekly Receiving Performances”
- Cal-Hi Sports: Southern California - “State Stat Star of the Week” selection (with teammate John Gazzaniga)
- PrepRedzone.com: Southern California “Top Receiving Performances” selection
- Nominated as the PrepRedzone.com “National Athlete of the Week”
- The Los Angeles Times: Selected as a “Southland Top Performer” for Week 3
- Spotlighted in feature article on 247sports.com by prep football recruiting guru Greg Biggins (09/11/23)
- Along with teammate Sean Embree, enjoyed the second game in a row where both attained 100-or-more receiving yards. The 411 combined versus Liberty (Bakersfield) was a school record for a duo -- Mosley (187) and Embree (124)
Single Game - Two Players with 100-plus Receiving Yards |
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Players |
Opponent |
Individual |
Combined |
Notes |
Trent Mosley |
@ Liberty (Bakersfield) |
187 |
411 |
No. 1 combined yardage all-time in school history |
Sean Embree |
124 |
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Trent Mosley |
@ Bishop Amat |
144 |
288 |
No. 3 combined yardage all-time in school history |
Sean Embree |
144 |
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In total, achieved 15 times in SMCHS history |
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- Had best game of career to that point in 2023 win at Liberty (Bakersfield) -- three carries for 40 yards (13.3 average) and two touchdowns and nine receptions for 187 yards (20.8 average) and two touchdowns. Received numerous honors and awards
- SBLive / scorebooklive.com: Southern California “Top Stars & Best Performances” selection
- Orange County Register: “Weekly MVP Swag Chain” selection
- Cal-Hi Sports: Southern California - “Multi-Purpose/Special Teams Player of the Week”
- PrepRedzone.com: Southern California “Top Receiving Performances” selection
- Nominated as the PrepRedzone.com “National Athlete of the Week”
- SBLive / scorebooklive.com: Southern California “Top Stars & Best Performances” selection
- Was a dynamic presence in win over West (Salta Lake City) as he gained just six yards on four attempts but scored twice, also hauled in eight receptions for 75 yards and gained 54 yards on kick-off returns -- a total of 135 all-purpose yards
- Ranked No. 30 by Orange County Register of Hot 150 Top Impact Players for Fall 2023
- Named one of the top players on the team by the Orange County Register for Fall 2023
- Named the No. 6 wide receiver / tight end in Orange County for the 2023 season by journalist Dan Albano
- Selected as an Underclass All-American by Lemming Prep Football Report (Tom Lemming) for 2023 season
- 2023 Cal-Hi Sports Preseason All-Orange County Second-Team - Multi-Purpose
- Ranked the No. 11 prospect in the nation and No. 3 in the state by PrepRedzone.com for Class of 2026 in Spring 2023
- Praised by Michael Huntley of PrepRedzone.com for impressive showing at the “Battle at the Beach”
- Praised by Dan Albano of the Orange County Register as “Showing His Burst” two long touchdowns at the “Battle at he Beach” in July
- Ranked the No. 26 prospect in the nation and No. 7 in the state by collegefootballnow.org in Winter, 2023 at his position for the Class of 2026
- 2022 Cal-Hi Sports All-State Frosh Watch List
- 2022 Cal-Hi Sports All-State Nominee - Offense
- 2022 All-Trinity League Second-Team - Offense
- Has 17 Division 1 offers, including: Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Oregon, Michigan State, Texas A&M, USC, San Diego State, Stanford, Texas and Notre Dame
LOGAN HIROU #5
DB | JR | 6-1 / 180
- Member of the SMCHS basketball team
- Ranked No. 119 by Orange County Register of Hot 150 Top Impact Players for Fall 2024 -- “Hirou became one of the best safeties in the Trinity League last season with five interceptions”
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as a “Watch List” recruit for the Class of 2026 in Fall, 2024
- Selected by Cal-Hi Sports to the 2024 All-Orange County Preseason Team: Second-Team - Defense
- Lauded by Michael Huntley of PrepRedzone.com prior and following the 2024 “Battle at the Beach” 7-on-7 event
- Named a “Top Defensive Player” at his position after the Prep Red Zone National Showcase in May
- Registered a maximum mark of 20.36 miles-per-hour on the Catapult measuring system during the 2023 season -- second on the team
- 2023 Cal-Hi Sports All-State Nominee - Defense
- 2023 All-Trinity Honorable Mention - Defense
- Registered an interception versus Orange Lutheran in 2023. His fifth of the season led to a tie for third in the CIF-Southern Section and tie for first in Orange County for pass interceptions in with five
- In 2023 win over Leuzinger, notched his fourth interception of the season and returned it for a score (31 yards) -- his second this season
- Registered at least one interception for the second week in a row with a pick in big win at Liberty (Bakersfield) in 2023. Cited as a “Top Performer” by PrepRedzone.com
- In just second varsity game, notched two interceptions, returning one 76 yards for a touchdown, in loss to Centennial. Cited by the Los Angeles Times (Eric Sondheimer) as one of the Top High School Performers for Week 1 and (Corona) in 2023 -- Awarded a “Helmet Sticker” from Michael Huntley of the Orange County Register
HAYES CLOUTIER #6
QB | SOPH | 6-1 / 180
- Lauded by Michael Huntley of PrepRedzone.com prior to the 2024 “Battle at the Beach” 7-on-7
- Enjoyed success at several summer camps and 7-on-7 tournaments. His performance eat the Texas Christian Football Camp was highlighted by precision throws, target accuracy and dual-threat capability. Clocked at 4.59 in the 40-yard dash
- Named a “Top Offensive Player” at his position after the Prep Red Zone National Showcase in May
- Registered a maximum mark of 20.70 miles-per-hour on the Catapult measuring system during the 2023 season
- Saw first action of varsity career in win at Liberty (Bakersfield) in Week 2 and was 1-of-2 passing in 2023
JAYDEN CROWDER #7
DB | JR | 5-11 / 165
- Selected by Cal-Hi Sports to the 2024 All-Orange County Preseason Team: Third-Team - Defense
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2026 No. 72 overall state prospect and No. 12 at his position in Fall, 2024
- Lauded by Michael Huntley of PrepRedzone.com prior to the 2024 “Battle at the Beach” 7-on-7
- Rivals Prospect Rankings:
- National - Overall: - - -
- National - Position: 25
- California - Overall: 35
- National - Overall: - - -
- Named the Defensive Back - Most Valuable Player at the Rivals Camp in Los Angeles (Mid June) -- “Good footwork and ball skills”
- Cited as a “Top Offensive Performer” at the wide receiver and tight end position at the La Verne University Showcase in late March, 2024
- Named the Rivals Camp Most Valuable Player at the defensive back position by PrepRedzone.com in mid-March. According to rivals.com, Smith “put on a show”
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2026 No. 40 overall state prospect and No. 8 at his position in Winter, 2024
- A “Stock Riser” - Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2025 No. 264 overall state prospect and No. 29 at his position in January
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2026 No. 30 overall state prospect and No. 6 at his position in Spring 2023
- Holds 17 Division 1 offers, including: Arizona, Colorado, California, Oregon State, Penn State, San Diego State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Central Michigan, Michigan State, UCLA and Miami (Florida)
- 1 career interception -- registered versus Kahuku (Hawaii) in 2023
- Transfer from Mater Dei (Santa Ana) in January, 2024
LUKE ANDERSON #8
DB | SR | 6-1 / 175
- Selected by Cal-Hi Sports to the 2024 All-Orange County Preseason Team: Third-Team - Defense
- Lauded by Michael Huntley of PrepRedzone.com prior and following the 2024 “Battle at the Beach” 7-on-7 event
- Registered a maximum mark of 20.59 miles-per-hour on the Catapult measuring system during the 2023 season
- 2023 Cal-Hi Sports All-State Nominee - Defense
- 2023 All-Trinity Honorable Mention - Defense
- Regarded by many observers as the hardest tackler on the club
JAMES JOHNSON #9
QB | SR | 6-1 / 175
- Lauded by Michael Huntley of PrepRedzone.com prior to the 2024 “Battle at the Beach” 7-on-7
- Registered a maximum mark of 21.19 miles-per-hour on the Catapult measuring system during the 2023 season
- Came on in the fourth quarter at Servite to spark the offense and guide the club to their final two touchdowns -- seeing action for the first time since injury in the first quarter of the first game of the season -- was 8-of-10 (80.0%) for 144 yards and two touchdowns
- Was 4-of-5 for 57 yards in his first start as an Eagle. Suffered an injury on the final play of the first quarter versus West (Salt Lake City)
- Ranked No. 90 by Orange County Register of Hot 150 Top Impact Players for Fall 2023
- Named one of the top players on the team by the Orange County Register for Fall 2023
- Praised by Michael Huntley of PrepRedzone.com for impressive showing at the “Battle at the Beach”
- Played in a handful of games in 2022 at Servite. Highlight moment was a 77-yard touchdown pass to Tyler McCown, but the Friars fell to Helix (La Mesa), 38-31
JACK JUNKER #10
WR | SOPH | 5-10 / 175
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com for the Class of 2027 prospect Watch List
- Lauded by Michael Huntley of PrepRedzone.com prior to the 2024 “Battle at the Beach” 7-on-7
- Listed by PrepRedzone.com on the Class of 2027 prospect “Watch List” in Spring 2024
- Registered a maximum mark of 20.70 miles-per-hour on the Catapult measuring system during the 2023 season
- 2023 All-Trinity Honorable Mention - Offense
- Established a career-high for receptions in a game with six (83 yards) against Orange Lutheran in 2023
JORDAN HICKS #11
DB | FR | 6-1 / 175
- Has a Division 1 offer from Louisville
GRANT MOSLEY #13
WR | FR | 6-0 / 160
- Mosley was perhaps the best wide receiver of the Under The Radar: Straight Baller Camp Future Stars (mid May)
- Mosley, who is the brother of Trent and Emmett IV, was absolutely nails catching contested passes all day long. Mosley is a smooth route runner and has extremely good ball skills. Mosley most likely ends up following his brothers at Santa Margarita Catholic
JOSHUA SIUA HOLANI #14
DB | JR | 5-9 / 172
- Transfer from Mater Dei (Santa Ana)
- Registered 12 total tackles in 2023
ELIJAH “ELI” ROBINSON #20
RB | SOPH | 5-6 / 175
- 2023 All-Trinity Honorable Mention - Offense
- Caught a 38-yard touchdown reception versus Leuzinger -- the first score of his varsity career in 2023
CA’RON WILLIAMS #21
DB | FR | 5-11 / 150
- Has a Division 1 offer from Southern Methodist (SMU)
JAION “DUCE” SMITH #22
RB / LB | FR | 6-0 / 185
- Described as a talented two-way athlete with a large upside
IVRICK CARRIGAN #26
LB | JR | 6-0 / 205
- Ranked No. 96 by Orange County Register of Hot 150 Top Impact Players for Fall 2024
- Selected by Cal-Hi Sports to the 2024 All-Orange County Preseason Team: Third-Team - Defense
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2026 No. 132 overall state prospect and No.9 at his position in Fall, 2024
- Named a “Top Defensive Player” at his position after the Prep Red Zone National Showcase in May
- At the SoCal National Preps Showcase in May, impressed recruiting guru Greg Biggins at both linebacker and running back: “brings quickness and physicality to the table, no matter where he lines up”
- Cited as one of the “Top Class of 2026 Prospects Without an Offer: Defense” by PrepRedzone.com on May 13, 2024
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2026 No. 123 overall state prospect and No. 10 at his position in Winter, 2024
- Had a spectacular performance at the PrepRedzone.com California Showcase in January where he that finished at the top of every testing category among his position, except for the 40-yard dash where finished second. Projected to be a sleeper among Southern California linebackers -- with major upside -- heading into next season
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.85 (2nd)
- Shuttle: 4.31 (1st)
- Broad Jump: 8’-9” (1st)
- L-Drill: 7.12 (1st)
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.85 (2nd)
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2026 No. 74 overall state prospect and No. 5 at his position in Spring 2023
- All-Sunset League First-Team - Defense
- In 2023, registered 79 total tackles and 10 pass breakups
- Transfer from Los Alamitos in January, 2024
ALEX LEKI HOLANI #44
LB | JR | 6-0 / 223
- Transfer from Mater Dei (Santa Ana)
- Registered 5 total tackles in 2023
GRANT DEGULIS #52
OL | SR | 6-1 / 280
- Registered a maximum mark of 19.16 miles-per-hour on the Catapult measuring system during the 2023 season -- Fastest mark among SMCHS linemen
- 2023 All-Trinity League Second-Team - Offense
- 2022 All-Trinity League Honorable Mention - Offense
- A member of the SMCHS wrestling team
ELIJAH VAIKONA #71
OL | SR | 6-8 / 380
- Selected by PrepRedzone.com as the No. 3 senior (Class of 2025) offensive lineman in Orange County
- Selected to the Preseason All CIF-Southern Section team by SBLive / scorebooklive.com
- Rated the No. 9 offensive lineman in the CIF-Southern Section for 2024 by SBLive / scorebooklive.com
- Rated the No. 28 interior lineman (offensive / defense) in the California for the Class of 2025 (Senior) by SBLive / scorebooklive.com in August
- Ranked the No. 3 senior class offensive lineman in Orange County by PrepRedzone.com
- Ranked No. 121 by Orange County Register of Hot 150 Top Impact Players for Fall 2024
- A Cass of 2025 “Rankings Riser” among Orange County offensive lineman by PrepRedzone.com. Described as a run blocker that bullies opponents with his strength and athleticism
- Selected by Cal-Hi Sports to the 2024 All-Orange County Preseason Team: Second-Team - Offense
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2025 No. 110 overall state prospect and No. 18 at his position in Fall, 2024
- 3-Star recruit who received offers from 21 schools including: Washington, UCLA, Arizona State, California, Colorado, Arkansas, San Diego State and Utah has declared his intent to continue his career at USC
- A “Stock Riser” - Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2025 No. 193 overall state prospect and No. 28 at his position in January
- Transfer from Xavier Prep (Palm Desert) in January, 2024 and a native of Indian Wells
- Three-year varsity football player and three-sport athlete: Football, basketball and track & field
- 2023 All-Desert Empire League First-Team - Basketball
- 2023 All-Desert Sun First-Team - Offense - Football
- 2023 All-Desert Empire League First-Team - Offense - Football
Top 10 Largest Players (Weight) - Santa Margarita Football History |
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Player |
Weight |
Height |
Season(s) |
Position(s) |
Elijah Vaikona |
380 |
6’8” |
2024 |
Offensive Line |
Isaac Tupailesa |
340 |
6’4” |
2017 |
Offensive Line |
Riley Sorenson |
337 |
6’5” |
2010-12 |
Offensive / Defensive Line |
Simeon Maiava |
333 |
6’4” |
2022 |
Offensive Line |
Brisin Lima |
330 |
6’5” |
2019-20 |
Offensive Line |
Erik Bunte |
323 |
6’7” |
2011- |
Offensive / Defensive Line |
Cole Pannel |
320 |
6’3” |
2022 |
Offensive Line |
Jalani Liva |
318 |
6’4” |
2020-21 |
Offensive Line |
Mario Bernal |
317 |
6’4” |
2016 |
Offensive Line |
Joey Lopez |
315 |
6’4” |
2022 |
Offensive Line |
- Note: In 36 years of fielding football teams, SMCHS has had 21 players participate at the 300-pound plateau or greater
- Source: Historical rosters from the official SMCHS Record Book and Media Guide -- housed at eaglesfootball.com and edited by Shane Mielke
ETHAN “E.J.” THOMAS #77
OL | SR | 6-4 / 290
- Selected by PrepRedzone.com as the No. 9 senior (Class of 2025) offensive lineman in Orange County
- Has received offers from Northern Arizona, Portland State and Montana
- Ranked the No. 9 senior class offensive lineman in Orange County by PrepRedzone.com
- Ranked No. 86 by Orange County Register of Hot 150 Top Impact Players for Fall 2024
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2025 No. 272 overall state prospect and No. 48 at his position in Fall, 2024
- Registered a maximum mark of 17.88 miles-per-hour on the Catapult measuring system during the 2023 season
- 2023 All-Trinity League Second-Team - Offense
- 2022 All-Trinity League Honorable Mention - Offense
RYAN GASS #86
KICKER | SR | 5-9 / 151
- Ranked the No. 6 placekicker in Orange County by Dan Albano (August 6)
- Success range has increased to reach 45-50 yards
- Selected by Cal-Hi Sports to the 2024 All-Orange County Preseason Team: Second-Team - Offense
- In 2023, proved to be the difference as he connected for a 25-yard field goal as time expired to earn SMCHS a victory at JSerra Catholic. Had registered his first career field goal in the first quarter of the same game from 32-yards. Named the Top Special Teams Player of Week 8 by Michael Huntley of the Orange County Register
- Was 38-of-41 on PAT / extra-point attempts (92.7%) for the season
FISHER MELTON #87
TE | SR | 6-4 / 230
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com for the Class of 2025 prospect Watch List
- Lauded by Michael Huntley of PrepRedzone.com prior to the 2024 “Battle at the Beach” 7-on-7
- Enjoyed the best game of his young varsity career in loss to Orange Lutheran with two pass receptions for 31-yards
J.J. HANNE #97
DL | SR | 6-5 / 281
- Unofficially notched four sacks in scrimmage at Chaminade (West Hills) on August 15
- Rated the No. 17 interior lineman (offensive / defense) in the California for the Class of 2025 (Senior) by SBLive / scorebooklive.com in August
- Ranked No. 122 by Orange County Register of Hot 150 Top Impact Players for Fall 2024
- Describe by Michael Huntley of PrepRedzone.com as one of the top interior pass rushers in the country
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2025 No. 48 overall state prospect and No. 6 at his position in Fall, 2024
- Received numerous offers, including: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado State, Nebraska, Georgia, Oklahoma, Oregon State, San Diego State, Texas, UCLA, Michigan State and San Jose State but has committed to play at Georgia
- Registered a maximum mark of 17.65 miles-per-hour on the Catapult measuring system during the 2023 season
- 2023 All-Trinity Honorable Mention - Defense
- Registered eight tackles with 1 1/2 sacks in win over West (Salt Lake City) in 2023
- Full name is Jayden-Jamal and is originally from Nigeria by the way of Germany
JOSEPH TERRY #98
DL | JR | 6-4 / 250
- Rated the No. 4 defensive lineman in the CIF-Southern Section for 2024 by SBLive / scorebooklive.com
- Rated the No. 12 interior lineman (offensive / defense) in the California for the Class of 2026 (Junior) by SBLive / scorebooklive.com in August
- Recognized by PrepRedzone.com as an elite Class of 2026 “Top Newcomer” at defensive tackle in California -- “One of the more high upside interior athletes in the state due to length and range -- snaps out of his stance with good hip explosion, gets hands on blockers early and quickly locks out while able to two-gap and create interior pressure with both speed and power rush abilities”
- Ranked by PrepRedzone.com as the Class of 2026 No. 120 overall state prospect and No. 13 at his position in Fall, 2024
- Has received offers from Colorado State, San Jose State, Nebraska, Nevada-Las Vegas and Utah
- Registered a maximum mark of 17.70 miles-per-hour on the Catapult measuring system during the 2023 season
JASON PEREZ #99
DL | JUNIOR | 6-1 / 245
- Registered a maximum mark of 17.93 miles-per-hour on the Catapult measuring system during the 2023 season
- 2023 All-Trinity Honorable Mention - Defense
- Registered five tackles in first career varsity game versus national-ranked Centennial (Corona) in 2023
THIS WEEK’S OPPONENT: @ MISSION VIEJO
SMCHS Season Game No. 1 / Non League Game No. 1
Game Day / Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
School Location: Mission Viejo
Tickets: www.gofan.co
Nickname: Diablos
2024 League: Alpha League -- San Clemente, Edison (Huntington Beach) and Los Alamitos
Head Coach: Chad Johnson (7th Season at school) -- Overall record: 54-15 (.783)
2024 Season: 1-0
Last Week: Won 41-7 @ Kamehameha Kapalama (Honolulu, Hawaii)
2023 Season:
- Overall Record: 13-3
- South Coast League: 2-1 (2nd Place)
- CIF-Southern Section Division 2 Champion: (4-0) / Defeated Servite in championship game, 34-15
- CIF SoCal Division 1-AA Regional Bowl Champion: Defeated Granite Hills (El Cajon), 49-21
- State 1-AA Champion: Defeated De La Salle (Concord), 27-14
- Currently holds an 8-game winning streak (Last loss -- vs. San Clemente, 20-10 on October 13)
All-Time Series:
- Mission Viejo leads the all-time match up 5-2 based on game results on the field
- The 2018 loss by Santa Margarita Catholic was later ruled to be a forfeit win for the Eagles, making the series a 4-3 advantage still in favor of the Diablos
- The two on field victories by SMCHS were both in the CIF-Southern Section Pac-5 Playoffs in 2006 and 2011
Season |
Score |
Location |
Notes |
2019 |
MV 21, SMCHS 10 |
Trabuco Hills (Mission Viejo) - SMCHS home |
Nonleague |
2018 |
MV 30, SMCHS 20 |
Diablo Stadium (Mission Viejo) |
Nonleague |
2017 |
MV 28, SMCHS 23 |
Trabuco Hills (Mission Viejo) |
Nonleague |
2016 |
MV 48, SMCHS 21 |
Diablo Stadium (Mission Viejo) |
Nonleague |
2011 |
SMCHS 21, MV 20 |
Diablo Stadium (Mission Viejo) |
CIF-SS Pac-5 Semifinal |
2010 |
MV 31, SMCHS 28 |
Saddleback College (Mission Viejo) |
CIF-SS Pac-5 Quarterfinal |
2006 |
SMCHS 25, MV 24 |
Saddleback College (Mission Viejo) |
CIF-SS Pac-5 Quarterfinal |
Key Players to Watch:
- Luke Fahey (Junior): 2,184 yards passing and 26 touchdown passes / 496 yards rushing
- 2023 CIF State Division 1-AA Football Championship Game Most Valuable Player
- Draiden Trudeau (Senior): 1,354 yards passing and 17 touchdown passes
- Hinesward Lilomaiava (Senior): 1,152 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns
- Vance Spafford (Junior): 83 receptions, 1,576 receiving yards (19.0 average) and 22 touchdown receptions / 2 blocked field goals
- Phillip Bell III (Senior): 644 receiving yards and 7 touchdown receptions
- Dijon Lee, Jr. (Senior): 181 receiving yards and 55 tackles
- Jaden Williams (Senior): 18 1/2 sacks, 139 tackles and 39 1/2 tackles for loss
- J.D. Hill (Junior): 9 sacks, 3 blocked punts and 1 blocked field goal
- Zachary Foeldi (Junior): 89 tackles and 4 interceptions
- Jeron Jones (Junior): 78 tackles and 6 interceptions
NEXT WEEK’S OPPONENT: @ CENTENNIAL (CORONA)
SMCHS Season Game No. 2 / Non League Game No. 2
Game Day / Date: Friday, August 30, 2024
School Location: Corona
Tickets: www.gofan.co
Nickname: Huskies
Head Coach: Matt Logan (28th season) -- 286-61-0 (.824)
2024 Season: 0-0
Last Week: N/A
This Week: vs. Mater Dei @ Santa Ana Bowl
2023 Season: Overall: 9-3 / Big West-Upper League: 5-0 (1st Place) / CIF-Southern Section - Division 1 Playoffs: 1-1
All-Time Series: Series tied 1-1
-- 1989: SMCHS 42, Centennial 7 (Saddleback College) - Nonleague
-- 2023: Centennial 34, SMCHS 21 (Saddleback College) - Nonleague
Key Players to Watch:
- Cory Butler, Jr. | Wide Receiver | Senior
- Drew Hill | Offensive Line | Senior
- Husan Longstreet | Quarterback | Senior
- Tavian McNair | Wide Receiver | Senior
- LaRue Zamorano II | Defensive Back | Senior
TRINITY LEAGUE
Thursday, August 22
Mater Dei @ Centennial (Corona), 7:00 p.m.
Friday August 23
East (Salt Lake City, Utah) vs. Servite @ Orange Coast College, 7:00 p.m.
Orange Lutheran @ Serra (Gardena), 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 24
St. John Bosco vs. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Florida), 8:00 p.m. ET
Broward County High School Football National Showcase
@ Brian Piccolo Field | St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
* Considered a neutral site game
Television Broadcast: ESPN2
Compiled by Chuck Nan
Statistics by Shane Mielke
