In a highly-anticipated CIF Southern Section Division 1 semifinal showdown, the Santa Margarita Eagles (8-3) will battle the Orange Lutheran Lancers (3-8) Friday night at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa with a championship game berth on the line.

The Eagles enter as favorites after dispatching Sierra Canyon 21-9 in last week’s quarterfinals, showcasing their defensive prowess. Meanwhile, the Lancers stunned the high school football world with their 20-19 upset over powerhouse St. John Bosco, instantly transforming their challenging regular season into a Cinderella playoff story.

With contrasting paths to this semifinal matchup, both teams are just one victory away from advancing to next week’s CIFSS state championship final, setting the stage for an electric atmosphere as these Trinit

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