MISSION VIEJO – Carson Palmer, who won plenty of football games when he was Santa Margarita’s quarterback, got his first win Thursday as the school’s football coach.

Adrian Petero’s 1-yard run, with plenty of push from the offensive line, in overtime gave the Eagles a 33-27 win over Centennial in a nonleague game at Trabuco Hills High.

Santa Margarita coach Carson Palmer talks to the referees during a nonleague game against Centennial on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Centennial quarterback Dominick Catalano throws the ball during a nonleague game against Santa Margarita on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Santa Margarita wide receiver Ryan Clark carries the ball after a catch during a nonleague g

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