Both teams defenses were stifling in the first half with the first quarter finishing 0-0. Neither team could do much on offense due to solid defensive performances from both teams.
Harried by Westlake's swarming defense all game, Santa Margarita quarterback KJ Costello did well to cap the first half with an excellent 25-yard run to put Santa Margarita up 7-0 at the half.
