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PASADENA — A nearly year-long quest by Santa Margarita to rejuvenate its program under one of its most revered former players arrived Friday at one of the most celebrated venues in the sport.

With the Eagles in the CIF-SS Division 1 championship game for the first time since 2011, the night felt close to a victory for the Trinity League school even before kickoff against Centennial at the Rose Bowl.

But first-year coach Carson Palmer, a former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL star, guided his alma mater further. A lot further.

Trent Mosley racked up 292 yards receiving and four touchdowns, and Isaia Vandermade recorded three sacks as Santa Margarita sprinted past top-ranked Centennial 42-7 to win its

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