News Summary
Santa Ana’s high school sports scene saw remarkable performances this week, especially from Mater Dei, which excelled in girls golf, flag football, boys water polo, and girls volleyball. Brea Olinda claimed victory in girls golf, while girls flag football featured Fullerton and Edison as standout teams. In boys water polo, Dana Hills and Mater Dei showcased their skills. The volleyball court also highlighted Mater Dei’s impressive game against Santa Margarita. As the football season kicks off, Mater Dei’s victory over Orange Lutheran adds to their success, making them a force to be reckoned with in local sports.
Santa Ana witnessed an exciting week of high school sports as local teams, particularly those from Mater Dei, achieved impressive results across several leagues. Highlights included strong performances in girls golf, flag football, boys water polo, and girls volleyball. Mater Dei teams particularly excelled, signaling their dominance in the local sports scene.
Girls Golf Results
In the Freeway League, Brea Olinda triumphed over Esperanza with a score of 339 to 347. Competing in the Coast League, Estancia defeated Santa Ana Valley 222 to 292, with AllimanFountain Valley winning against Edison, 212 to 214. In the Trinity League, Santa Margarita narrowly defeated Mater Dei, scoring 180 to 189.
Girls Flag Football Scores
The Empire League showcased competitive matches with Fullerton outpacing Westminster 20 to 6, and Laguna Hills emerging victorious over Segerstrom with a score of 20 to 13. In the Pacific Coast League, Portola secured a 24 to 12 victory against Northwood. Edison achieved a decisive win in the Sunset League, dominating Marina 32 to 0. Action in the other leagues, including nonleague matchups and various regional clashes, consistently highlighted the prowess of local teams.
Boys Water Polo Results
In the Sea View League, Dana Hills marked an impressive win against Mission Viejo, securing their game with a 21 to 5 score. Nonleague results included Brea Olinda‘s win against West Covina at 14 to 7, where standout performances included Franks scoring six goals and Danesh contributing five. Mater Dei also saw success against Palos Verdes, finishing 13 to 8.
Girls Volleyball Results
In the Academy League, Acaciawood managed a win over Tarbut V’Torah with scores of 25-18, 25-19, and 30-28. Meanwhile, in nonleague action, Beckman took a decisive 3-0 victory against Jurupa Valley. Significantly, Mater Dei triumphed over Santa Margarita in a Trinity League match with scores of 25-17, 25-14, and 25-19. This victory improved Mater Dei’s league record to 2-0 and overall to 24-4, despite missing a key player due to injury.
Football Season Kickoff
Exciting developments were also prominent in football as Mater Dei opened the Trinity League season with a strong 25-10 victory over Orange Lutheran. Freshman running back Asir Nembhard made an impactful debut by scoring a touchdown on his first varsity carry. The Mater Dei defense played a crucial role in limiting Orange Lutheran’s leading running back to just 43 yards. Following this win, Mater Dei’s record improved to 4-1, while Orange Lutheran fell to 3-3.
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, Mater Dei is set to face JSerra, while Santa Margarita will compete against Orange Lutheran in their forthcoming league matches. The anticipation builds as teams prepare for the stiff competition ahead, while fans look forward to supporting their local high school sports teams.
This week across various leagues showcased the competitive spirit and talent of high school athletes in Santa Ana, with Mater Dei emerging as a dominant force in multiple sports disciplines.
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Additional Resources
- OC Register: Mater Dei Girls Volleyball Beats Santa Margarita
- MaxPreps: Football Game Preview Mater Dei vs. Santa Margarita
- LA Times: Top 25 Southland High School Football Teams
- Review Journal: Gorman Bounces Back After Mater Dei Loss
- OC Register: Santa Margarita Boys Water Polo Beats Mater Dei
- Wikipedia: Santa Ana, California
- Google Search: Mater Dei High School Sports
- Google Scholar: Mater Dei High School Volleyball
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Sports
- Google News: Mater Dei High School
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