Fountain Valley (3-1) vs. No. 7 Santa...

Fountain Valley (3-1) vs. No. 7 Santa Margarita (3-1)

7:30 P.M. FRIDAY

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE

Fountain Valley’s one-week stay at No. 10 ended with its 28-17 loss last week to Servite. Now, the Barons face their second consecutive top-10 parochial opponent. Mike Lamar has been efficient at quarterback, and will face a Santa Margarita defense that has been up and down. That inconsistency is cause for concern for Eagle Coach Jim Hartigan. . He’s seeking more offensive balance too, and with Carson Palmer coming off a strong performance against El Modena (14 completions, 202 yards, three touchdowns), he may get it.

Key Players

Fountain Valley

QB Mike Lamar

58.2%, 5 TDs, 1 Int.

RB Andrew Medley

390 yds., 6.8 yds./carry

WR Ray Watkins

7 rec./20.1 yds.

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Santa Margarita

QB Carson Palmer

54.9%, 9 TDs, 2 Int.

RB Billy Newman

699 yds., second in OC

WR John Minardi

15 rec./21.5 yds.