Athletics
Santa Margarita Catholic High School's athletic teams, known as the Eagles, compete in the Trinity League. SMCHS also offers club sports including ice hockey, roller hockey and equestrian. Since 1991, the Eagles have captured 145 league titles, 42 CIF titles, four Southern California Regional titles and four State Champion titles. In addition to those team successes, SMCHS has produced 51 individual CIF Champions and 38 CIF Players of the Year. SMCHS hired new head football coach Harry Welch. On December 10, 2011 Santa Margarita captured its third CIF title in football. On December 16 they played in the Division 1 state championship game, winning 42-37.
SMCHS has produced many distinguished athletes such as Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer, Olympic gold medalist Amy Rodriguez, Outland Trophy recipient Kris Farris, and recipient of the Walter Payton Award and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Brian Finneran.
SMCHS participates in 14 sports: football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, water polo, cross country, golf, tennis, wrestling, baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, and swimming.
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