This week's top high school football games

"A look at two of this week's top high school football games: FRIDAY Mission Viejo vs. Santa Margarita at Trabuco Hills Carson Palmer debuts as head coach for Santa Margarita, which has perhaps the toughest schedule in Southern California. It won't be easy taking down quarterback Luke Fahey and the Diablos, but the return of Trent Mosley at receiver, the arrival of Trace Johnson at quarterback and a strong defensive line make this the most intriguing game of the night. The pick: Mission Viejo."

"Carson Palmer debuts as head coach for Santa Margarita, which has perhaps the toughest schedule in Southern California. It won't be easy taking down quarterback Luke Fahey and the Diablos, but the return of Trent Mosley at receiver, the arrival of Trace Johnson at quarterback and a strong defensive line make this the most intriguing game of the night. The pick: Mission Viejo. Eagle Rock at Granada Hills Kennedy It's two All-City quarterbacks going at it, with Liam Pasten vs. Diego Montes."

Mission Viejo faces Santa Margarita at Trabuco Hills with Mission Viejo favored despite Carson Palmer debuting as head coach for Santa Margarita. Santa Margarita has perhaps the toughest schedule in Southern California and brings new quarterback Trace Johnson, returning receiver Trent Mosley, and a strong defensive line, but will need to overcome Luke Fahey and the Diablos. Eagle Rock visits Granada Hills Kennedy in a matchup of All-City quarterbacks Liam Pasten and Diego Montes. Both teams are favored to win their respective leagues, making the game important for playoff seedings with Eagle Rock chosen as the pick.

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