A preview and prediction for each of the top football games in Orange County this week. The teams are listed by their ranking in the Orange County Top 25.

GAME OF THE WEEK

CENTENNIAL (1-0) VS. NO. 3 SANTA MARGARITA (0-1)

Where, when: Trabuco Hills High, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Analysis: The Eagles try again for that first win for their new coach Carson Palmer, who was a star quarterback at Santa Margarita, won the Heisman Trophy at USC and had a long and distinguished career in the NFL. Last week they lost a tough one to Mission Viejo 7-3 in their opener . Penalties were a problem for Santa Margarita, especially a holding call that erased an Eagles touchdown. They take on another highly-ranked opponent in this one. The HSratings.com website that the CIF Southern Section will use to pla

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