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COSTA MESA — Mater Dei and Orange Lutheran opened their Trinity League football seasons Friday with opportunities to answer pressing questions and showcase recently-cleared transfers.

Could the Monarchs build on the progress they showed against national power Bishop Gorman of Nevada?

How would Orange Lutheran look with not only running back Sean Morris II eligible but freshman quarterback Ezrah Brown in the starting lineup?

Mater Dei delivered a strong answer in the fourth quarter. The Monarchs scored two touchdowns, including one after blocking a punt, to collect a 25-10 victory at Orange Coast College.

Mater Dei running back Malachi Roby runs into the end zone for the score against Orange Luthe

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