Earlier than Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) CB Ca’ron “Prime” Williams had even performed a snap of highschool soccer as a junior, he had loads of expertise in opposition to Centennial (Corona, CA) and quarterback Jaden Jefferson.

The four-star cornerback received his first look as a freshman, getting an interception in a 31-15 victory. As a sophomore in 2025, the groups matched up twice: as soon as in a regular-season sport that went to additional time, and one other within the CIF-Southern Part Div. I championship. Within the common season matchup, a 33-27 Santa Margarita victory, Williams had two interceptions and a season-high eight tackles. Within the championship victory, he had one other decide in a 42-7 blowout win.

Think about Friday night time’s sport and Williams formally feasts on Centennial. Over his 4 video games, he has 5 interceptions and has helped the Eagles go 4-0.

Getting into 2026, Centennial was favored, the No. 4 crew within the Tremendous 25. However with No. 23 Santa Margarita’s 21-20 victory, the Eagles confirmed they haven’t relinquished their maintain over California. Williams’ pick-six on the finish of the third quarter ended up being the distinction.

The decide six

With simply a few seconds left within the third quarter, it regarded like Centennial would have the ball coming into the fourth with the sport tied at 14. As an alternative, there was both miscommunication or a missed route, as Jefferson’s cross stayed quick whereas the meant goal went lengthy. Williams was the one one in place.

The four-star cornerback simply picked off the cross and fought off a defender to succeed in the tip zone.

Santa Margarita had led 14-0 earlier than Centennial caught up, however this interception return helped the Eagles retake the 21-14 lead. Centennial scored a landing to chop the deficit to 21-20, however a deflected PAT by Jake Martin allowed the Eagles to keep up the lead.

Their protection held sturdy the remainder of the way in which.

Santa Margarita’s placement in California highschool soccer

Previous to the season, the protection was a little bit of a query mark for Santa Margarita. The crew graduated 9 of its 11 starters, however new contributors like sophomore lineman Kingston Jimmerson and freshman linebacker Aydan Steen made contributions that stymied the Huskies.

Now, with proof that the younger protection is right here and prepared, a win over Centennial, a championship, and led by 2025 ALL-USA Coach of the 12 months Carson Palmer, it is onerous to disclaim that the Eagles are the very best crew in California. Subsequent week’s Tremendous 25 will mirror that.

Prime Williams

Listed at 5-foot-11 and 175 kilos, Williams is ranked the No. 19 CB on the 247Sports Composite and No. 187 participant within the class of 2028. The junior has 25 presents, in accordance with 247Sports, from applications together with Alabama, Notre Dame and Texas. He attended a camp at LSU this summer season.

Williams shockingly has six profession interceptions, 5 of which have come in opposition to Centennial. Friday’s pick-six was his second interception returned for a landing in his profession.

Over his first two seasons, he had 92 tackles, 4 tackles for loss and 7 cross breakups, per 247.After serving a key position on Santa Margarita’s 2025 title crew, Williams will probably be in place to elevate the Eagles as soon as once more. By means of two video games, he already has.

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