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Dynamic duo leads St. Bonaventure past Simi Valley in Marmonte opener
It’s the electric 1-2 combination capable of lifting the St. Bonaventure High football team above the competition. Senior Antonio Spann and sophomore Tony Dargan combined for five touchdowns and 249 yards of total offense as the Seraphs opened Marmonte League play with a wild 44-37 win over Simi Valley on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Ventura College Sportsplex. “1 and 2,” said St. Bonaventure quarterback Jaxson Carper, referring to Spann and Dargan by uniform number. “Them boys are different.” Spann caught five passes for 57 yards and three touchdowns and Dargan rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries and threw a TD pass as St. Bonaventure (4-2) scored the first 30 points of the night to open league play 1-0. “It’s just unbelievable speed,” said Simi Valley head coach Jim Benkert. “We didn’t match up with them on that.” More: Check out all the scores from Week 6 in high school football The dynamic duo actually combined for the passing score that put the Seraphs up 23-0 with 29 seconds left in the half. Lining up in a wildcat formation, Dargan took a short drop and lofted a 4-yard TD pass for Spann to leap and snatch
Santa Barbara Independent
San Marcos Drops Homecoming Game 51-15 to Fillmore
The Fillmore Flashes spoiled homecoming night for the San Marcos Royals at Warkentin Stadium on Friday night, handing them a 51-15 loss. The Flashes, now 4-2, displayed their dominance on both sides of the ball all night, while offensive miscues and spotty defense hindered the Royals, who fell to 2-4 on the season.
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Women's Soccer Stays Unbeaten in Conference Play
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — The UC Santa Barbara Women's Soccer team played California Baptist to a 0-0 draw on Saturday in-conference play, moving to 7-1-5 overall and 2-0-2 in Big West action. UC Santa Barbara generated a 20-3 advantage in shots and put six attempts on goal while holding CBU to no shots on goal. UC Santa Barbara recorded 10 shots in each half and limited the Lancers to no shots in the first half before the teams finished scoreless.
Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara Outlasts Moorpark 38-24 in Channel League Opener
The Dons have come a long way from an 0-2 start to the regular season. Griffin Arnold completed 23 of 30 passes for 423 yards and four touchdowns as the Santa Barbara High football team increased its winning streak to four games with a 38-24 victory over Moorpark on Friday night at Peabody Stadium in the Channel League opener for both teams.
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2026 MSBL National Hall of Fame Inductee: Blake Burgard, League President, Santa Barbara Men’s Senior Baseball League
Blake Burgard has carved out quite a legacy as League President of the Santa Barbara MSBL. Well, legacy may not be exactly accurate right now, since Blake is only 51 years old. The word ‘legacy’ is usually reserved for someone possibly a couple of decades older. But he is certainly doing something right.
State Hornet
Hornets refuse to quit in comeback draw against the Gauchos
As the Hornets found themselves down 1-0 at Harder Stadium in Santa Barbara, California, Sacramento State senior forward Zac Giles was sent a pass down the right side of the field, he controlled the ball and dribbled it past a University of California, Santa Barbara defender. He sprinted inside of...
FanBuzz
Meet Ava Ortman, Star Flag Football Quarterback
Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty Images Ava Ortman showed up to Ventura High's flag football tryouts expecting to play receiver. By the end of her high school career, she had thrown for more than 18,000 yards. Ortman became the Cougars' quarterback as California's high school flag football program was getting started. She had played volleyball, basketball and softball, and her throwing […] The post Meet Ava Ortman, Star Flag Football Quarterback appeared first on FanBuzz .
The 562
PHOTOS: St. Anthony vs. Alemany, Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. St. Anthony dropped its Del Rey League opener against Alemany on Friday night, ending up on the wrong end of a 56-7 final score. The Saints (0-6, 0-1) will be back in action at La Salle next Friday night.
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Santa Barbara High Football Opens Channel League Play with 38-24 Victory Over Moorpark
An explosive air attack and strong defense down the stretch powered Santa Barbara High football to a 38-24 victory over Moorpark to begin Channel League action on Friday at Peabody Stadium. The Dons (4-2, 1-0 CL) have found their groove over the past month, rattling off four straight wins after...
News Channel 312
Boys Water Polo: Dos Pueblos pulls out overtime win over Buena
GOLETA, Calif. - A down-to-the-wire game was nothing new for the Dos Pueblos High School boys water polo team. The Chargers opened up Channel League play with another thriller this season and they came out on the right side of a 15-12 overtime game against Buena. DP led most of the game as they were The post Boys Water Polo: Dos Pueblos pulls out overtime win over Buena appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
Santa Barbara Independent
From the Farallones to Santa Barbara, Catherine Breed Keeps Swimming
This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go to sbcan.org/journalism_fund. Waves roll under Stearns Wharf and a light breeze carries the smell of ocean salt on September 24. Swimmer Catherine Breed...
Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara High Flag Football Captures 13-0 Victory in First-Place Showdown Against Pacifica
A first-place showdown against Pacifica brought out the best in the Santa Barbara High flag football team. The Dons dominated defensively and made clutch plays on offense to secure a 13-0 victory Tuesday night at Peabody Stadium. With the win, Santa Barbara is now tied with Pacifica at 4-1 in the Pacific View League, as the teams split their two matchups this season.
Lompoc Record
Lompoc football’s experienced defense is leading them to success
The Lompoc High School football team is taking that to heart this season. The Braves not only have a 5-0 record but the team's defense has shut down opponents, who are averaging just 5 points per game. “Nearly everyone on the defense has started a game at the varsity level,”...
Coastal View
Lions welcome two new members
The Lions Club of Carpinteria inducted two new members during their weekly meeting. New member John Balch was sponsored by his son, past club President Casey Balch. John grew up in the Montecito area and recently retired from his position as executive director of the Rancheros Vistadores. The club also...
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Everything You Need to Know about GFNY Ventura 2027
Be a pro for a day in an epic biking competition you won’t want to miss. For the first time, GFNY is bringing its world-class cycling experience to California, and Ventura is kicking things off. On April 11, 2027, cyclists from all over the world will take to the road during Michelob ULTRA GFNY Ventura-California, with two routes winding through some of Ventura’s most scenic landscapes.
The 562
PREVIEW: St. Anthony vs. Bishop Alemany, Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. St. Anthony has had a lopsided 2026 season so far, suffering a slew of tough losses amounting to an 0-5 record so far. The Saints are back in action under Friday Night Lights, where they’ll host Bishop Alemany in search of their first win of the season as they head into Del Rey League play.
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Vaqueros football team faces 76-25 loss against Ventura College Pirates
The Ventura College Pirates dominated at La Playa Stadium from their opening drive to the end of the game on Saturday, Sept. 26. The final score was 76-25, a loss for the Vaqueros in a game full of big plays, turn overs and penalties. Ventura received the ball during the...
thecougarpress.org
The voice of fall sports
Every school year starts with fall sports. From home football games to big cross country meets, the fall season ahead is a road that all the programs have to walk. Football, flag football, water polo, girls volleyball, tennis and cross country all open their seasons along with the school year and one week in, the Cougars have shown how the year can go.
Santa Barbara Independent
All Aboard the Island Hopper
For the last 25-plus years, there aren’t many who have travelled more diligently and more far afield with a surfboard in tow than the writer Michael Kew. His passport, dog-eared and creased a couple times over, has been stamped in more than 45 countries. And while his itinerant inclinations once had him chasing stories from Norway and Greenland to East Africa and the Seychelles, it’s his classical, if not romantic, tropical wanderings around various outposts of Micronesia and Oceania that have been his most consistent muse through more than a half dozen books of salt water–soaked writing.