The stage is set for a monumental showdown as the Centennial Huskies (11-1) and Santa Margarita Eagles (9-3) prepare to battle for the CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship Friday night under the bright lights of the historic Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena.

Both teams enter the final riding impressive semifinal victories, with Centennial narrowly escaping perennial powerhouse Mater Dei 28-27 in a thriller, while Santa Margarita dominated Orange Lutheran 31-6 in a statement performance.

The championship matchup promises to deliver high-stakes drama as these elite programs clash with contrasting momentum — Centennial’s battle-tested resilience against Santa Margarita’s surging confidence — in what should be a fitting finale to Southern California’s premier high school football divisi

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