Everyone seemed to know in the first quarter of the Southern Section Division 1 final at the Rose Bowl what Santa Margarita High was going to do again and again \u2014 get the ball into the hands of Trent Mosley.<\/p>\n
Every offensive play in the opening 12 minutes by Santa Margarita involved a pass or a run by Mosley.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy not?\u201d quarterback Trace Johnson said.<\/p>\n
In the end, Santa Margarita defeated Corona Centennial 42-7 with Mosley scoring four touchdowns and catching 10 passes for a stunning 292 yards. Two weeks later, he made 11 catches for 183 yards and scored three touchdowns in a 47-13 win over De La Salle in the CIF Open Division state championship bowl win.<\/p>\n
It was the culmination of a return to greatness for Mosley, who was the Trinity League player of the year as a sophomore, then was slowed by injuries last season. He finally got healthy this season after an injury in the opening game, and every opponent knew the challenge he presented.<\/p>\n
Mosley has been selected The Times\u2019 football player of the year in the Southland.<\/p>\n
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Trent Mosley raises the Southern Section Division 1 championship trophy won by Santa Margarita at the Rose Bowl.<\/p>\n
(Craig Weston)<\/p>\n
There\u2019s little doubt where his talent comes from \u2014 it\u2019s in his genes. His mother, Cindy, was the Heisman Trophy winner for soccer at Notre Dame. His father, Emmett, played football at Notre Dame. His sister, Jalyn, played soccer at Iowa. His brother, Emmett, is a receiver at Texas. Younger brother Grant is another top receiver at Santa Margarita. The three brothers used to see who was most competitive.<\/p>\n
Highlights of Trent Mosley zigging and zagging and playing at a different level in his final high school game for Santa Margarita. Courtesy Interscholastic Films. pic.twitter.com\/VFo9IC4xk7<\/a><\/p>\n