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SANTA ANA — An intriguing question hung in the air Saturday as Mater Dei and Servite prepared to renew their storied football rivalry with a Trinity League clash.

Would deja vu strike with another one of Mater Dei’s longtime opponents snapping an extended losing streak against the Orange County powerhouse?

The Monarchs made sure it didn’t happen.

Defensive backs CJ Lavender Jr. and Troy Bishop intercepted passes that led to touchdowns and Kennie Leggett rushed for two scores as Mater Dei defeated Servite 29-19 at Santa Ana Stadium for their 15th consecutive victory in the series.

Servite’s Diego Young (28) gets blocked out of the play as Mater Dei’s Kennie Leggett (28) heads up field during a Tr

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