Episode 10 – The Chargers face Huntington Beach, with both teams undefeated in Sunset League play.
Also, O-Line coach and four-time Super Bowl champion Jesse Sapolu is profiled.
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Episode 9 – Edison’s confidence grows after the Chargers victory over Los Alamitos, but injuries to key players leave them under manned against Marina.
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Episode 9 – Santa Margarita deals with their surprising loss to Mater Dei. Connor O’Brien knows they have to play better in a Trinity League showdown against Orange Lutheran.
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In Episode 8 of “Tough Knocks,” undefeated Santa Margarita is getting ready for the start of play in the tough Trinity League. Wide receiver River Cracraft is making progress in his recovery from an injury, but he is not yet ready to rejoin the team.
On the field, the Eagles struggle on offense and end up losing to Mater Dei for their first loss of the season.
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In Episode 8 of “Tough Knocks,” Edison gets a boost from the return of two key players, Derek Baljeu and Nick Masaniai, who had been out with injuries.
The Chargers open play in the Sunset League by winning a crucial game against league rival Los Alamitos.
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In episode 7 of “Tough Knocks,” Edison’s players and coaches deal with their tough last-second loss to Mater Dei. Chase Favreau and Sedric Hill recap their emotions after losing to their former teammates.
During a bye week for the Chargers, they go hard in the weight room and begin preparing for their big game this week against Sunset League rival Los Alamitos.
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In Episode 7 of “Tough Knocks,” kicker John McGrory recaps breaking the all-time CIF-SS record for making consecutive PATs. There are also interviews with some of the Eagles’ top players, including USC commit Max Tuerk, Riley Sorenson and defensive end Chris Frost.
During their bye week, the Eagles spend some time recovering from what has already been a tough season, but they also begin to study film, practice and prepare for their Trinity League opener this week against Mater Dei.
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In Episode 6 of “Tough Knocks,” Santa Margarita has to deal with a couple of key injuries after a big win over Carson. One of the injured players, Konner Kafentzis, goes into the details of how he received his concussion.
The Eagles manage to build up a big lead against another O.C. Top 10 team, Los Alamitos, in a thrilling Week 4 game. However, a mistake-filled fourth quarter by the Eagles disappoints head coach Harry Welch, who is trying to get his team ready for league play.
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In Episode 6 of “Tough Knocks,” Edison, a newcomer to the “Tough Knocks” program, is getting ready to take on nonleague rival Mater Dei. Two former Monarchs, Chase Favreau and Sedric Hill who are now at Edison, are excited to take on their former teammates and to avenge a loss to Mater Dei in 2010.
After trailing Mater Dei at the half, Edison storms back to take the lead. But a game-winning TD by the Monarchs on the last play of the game leaves the Chargers in tears.
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Episode 5 of “Tough Knocks” features Santa Margarita taking part in Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Eagles players, faculty members and team staff members wear blue wristbands as part of the effort to raise awareness about the disease, and Eagles coach Harry Welch recalls his own battle a year ago with prostate cancer.
On the field, the Eagles have a difficult time with L.A. City power Carson. The Colts build an early lead, 13-7, but Welch gets his players to regroup at halftime. The Eagles bounce back with a strong second half to defeat Carson, 39-21, and improve their record to 4-0.
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Episode 4 of Tough Knocks features an inside look at Santa Margarita’s prayer service, followed by a tough game against Trabuco Hills.
Eagles coach Harry Welch outlines the importance of prayer to the Santa Margarita football program, and wide receiver Connor O’Brien details his spiritual journey to the gridiron.
Trabuco Hills gives Santa Margarita a tough game, but the Eagles pull out the victory, 35-14.
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Episode 3 features Santa Margarita’s road to the “‘Rumble at the Ranch.”
Eagles players Max Tuerk and Cole Luther know they have to play better than they did a year ago if they want to defeat Tesoro.
“Tough Knocks” showcases a unique look at the “Rumble at the Ranch,” from the perspective of the players, fans and coaches. Watch as Eagles wide receiver River Cracraft returns to the field with a bang.
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