Eagles 27 - Jones 0
MISSION VIEJO, CA., August 21, 2026 – WRITEUP COMING SOON
| Santa Margarita | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
| Jones | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SM – Petero 1 run (Cook kick)
SM – Callis 6 pass from Palmer (Cook kick)
SM – Smith 15 run (Cook kick)
SM – Van Raaphorst 39 pass from Palmer
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing: SM - Smith 5-53, Amaya 6-33, Petero 14-26;
Passing: SM - F. Palmer 21-31-0-242;
Receiving: SM - Callis 9-105, Van Raaphorst 3-69;
Compiled by Chuck Nan
Statistics by Shane Mielke
Football roundup: Santa Margarita, La Habra, Newport Harbor win Week 0 games
MISSION VIEJO, CA., August 21, 2026 – Quarterback Fletch Palmer completed 21 of 31 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns in his first start to lead the Eagles to a 27-0 victory against Jones of Orlando, Fla., in their season-opening game at Saddleback College on Friday.
Palmer, who is a junior and the son of Santa Margarita coach Carson Palmer, set career highs in several categories. As a sophomore, he attempted seven passes as the backup to Trace Johnson.
Freshman Kiyan Callis had nine receptions for 105 yards for Santa Margarita (1-0). Grant Van Raaporst caught a 39-yard touchdown from Palmer.
Ca’ron Williams and freshman Jayden Jack had interceptions to help lead the Eagles’ defense.
Freshman linebacker Aydan Steen added 10 tackles, including three sacks. Freshman Kaleb Herndon had two sacks as the Eagles tallied nine sacks.
By Michael Huntley & Dan Albano
Saturday, August 22, 2026
The Orange County Register
