LIVE: Coverage of Week 7 of the high school football season
Week 7 in high school football features 13 games, including a big showdown between unbeaten Agoura and Newbury Park in the Canyon League and several league matchups that could go along way to determine CIF-SS playoff berths.
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Friday night's final scores
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Panthers hand Chargers first loss
FINAL: Newbury Park 35, Agoura 14; Panthers improve to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in Canyon League; Chargers suffer first loss of season, now 6-1 overall and 2-1 in league
Yellowjackets win
FINAL: Oxnard 34, Dos Pueblos 15; Yellowjackets improve to 2-5 overall and 2-3 in Channel League
Spartans beat Bulldogs
FINAL: Rio Mesa 34, Buena 13; Spartans improve to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in Channel League; Bulldogs drop to 4-4, 4-2
Panthers pulling away
Newbury Park extends lead in 4th quarter. Agoura in jeopardy of losing for the first time this season.
TD Balen Betancourt! Newbury Park leads 35-14 with 4:34 left in 4th Qtr!
@vcspreps @BalenBet5 @NPPanthersONE pic.twitter.com/GqVwJUS8Xj— Keith Smith (@K12Elite) October 7, 2023
Seraphs shut out Warriors
FINAL: St. Bonaventure 21, Westlake 0; Seraphs improve to 5-2 overall and 2-0 in Marmonte League; Warriors 1-6, 0-2.
Lions win
FINAL: Oaks Christian 49, Bishop Diego 13; Lions now 5-2 overall and 2-0 in Marmonte League
Cougars win
FINAL: Ventura 30, San Marcos 10; Cougars improve to 5-3 overall and 3-2 in the Channel League
Lancers beat Scorps
FINAL: Thousand Oaks 40, Camarillo 24; Lancers 5-3 overall and 3-1 in Canyon League; Scorpions 3-4, 1-2.
Cardinals win
FINAL: Santa Paula 42, Carpinteria 14; Cardinals improve to 6-1 overall and 1-1 in Citrus Coast League
Simi Valley wins
FINAL: Simi Valley 44, Calabasas 7; Pioneers improve to 5-2 overall and 2-0 in the Marmonte League; Coyotes 2-5, 0-2
Rangers make it four straight
FINAL: Nordhoff 20, Hueneme 12; Rangers with fourth straight win to improve to 4-3 overall and 1-0 in Citrus Coast league; Vikings now 1-7 overall and 1-1 in league.
Spartans take 34-13 lead
Noah Ramos scores on 10-yard pass for JJ Bittner after defense causes turnover. Rio Mesa up 34-13 over Buena with 11:17 left in fourth quarter.
Scorps score
Jackson Cutting TD for Camarillo, which now trails Thousand Oaks 40-17.
Touchdown Camarillo. Jackson Cutting with the catch and run after to score.
40-17. @ACHS_Scorps_FB @TOLancers @CoachLama20_23 @klink08 @vcsjoecurley @vcspreps @TheAcornSports pic.twitter.com/eozNdQPy3I— Rookie2Pro (@R2PSports) October 7, 2023
Macias scores again for Cardinals
Allen Macias with third rushing TD, this one from 82 yards out as Santa Paula extends lead over Carpinteria to 35-14 in 4th quarter.
Yellowjackets lead 24-0
Joshua Godínez with a 4yard TD reception from Poni Maria. Oxnard now up 24-0 over Dos Pueblos with 10 minutes left in the 4th quarter. @vcspreps @klink08 @CoachLama20_23 @vcsjoecurley @12thmanOHS @FootballDphs pic.twitter.com/Zq0NM8M0Lt
— Rookie2Pro (@R2PSports) October 7, 2023
Bittner TD expands Spartans' lead
On first play of the fourth quarter, JJ Bittner scores on 24-yard run as Rio Mesa extends lead to 28-13 over Buena with 11:49 left in game.
Grace Brethren wins
FINAL: Grace Brethren 48, Rancho Dominguez 0; Lancers now 4-3 in first season back as 11-man program
Scoreless third for St. Bonaventure-Westlake
End of third quarter: St. Bonaventure 21, Westlake 0. Defensive stalemate as teams are trading 3 and outs right now.
Scoreless third for Rio Mesa-Buena
End of third quarter: Rio Mesa 21, Buena 13
Panthers back ahead
Brady Smigiel to Shane Rosenthal for TD as Newbury Park leads 21-14 over Agoura with 3:10 left in third quarter.
Brady Smigiel to Shane Rosenthal! Newbury Park leads 21-14 with 3:10 left in 3rd Qtr! @vcspreps @NPPanthersONE @BradySmigiel @ShaneRosentha11 pic.twitter.com/K9uXQ9PFoa
— Keith Smith (@K12Elite) October 7, 2023
Pioneers add another TD
Jesse Sereno caps long drive with QB sneak for TD as Simi Valley leads Calabasas 44-7.
Cougars up 14 after 3
End of third quarter: Ventura 24, San Marcos 10
Rangers extend lead
Nordhoff takes 20-6 lead over Hueneme in 4th quarter.
Chargers tie it up
Agoura and Newbury Park are tied 14-14 in third quarter.
Harrison Novak with the scramble TD! Agoura ties it up 14-14! 5:16 left in the 3rd Qtr! @vcspreps pic.twitter.com/P2DSIFBpc4
— Keith Smith (@K12Elite) October 7, 2023
Musketeers remain unbeaten
FINAL: Moorpark 56, Royal 0; Musketeers now 7-0 overall and 3-0 in Canyon League; Highlanders 0-8, 0-4
Lions up 35 after 3
Justin Lewis goes 65 yards for a TD and Oaks Christian leads Bishop Diego 42-7 after three quarters.
Lancers in control after three quarters
End of 3rd quarter: Thousand Oaks 40, Camarillo 10
Cardinals up big after 3
End of third quarter: Santa Paula 28, Carpinteria 6
Rangers lead Vikings after 3
End of third quarter: Nordhoff 14, Hueneme 6 in key Citrus Coast League game
Cougars double lead in 3rd
Following an interception by Ventura's Mylan Walker and a 26-yard catch from Daylin Hunter, running back Gage Kushner punches in a 1-yard touchdown to expand the lead. Ventura 24, San Marcos 10 with 6:13 remaining in third quarter.
Musketeers looking perfect
End of third quarter: Moorpark 42, Royal 0; Musketeers on their way to 7-0 overall record and 3-0 in Canyon League.
Lancers lead by 30
Jackson Taylor connects with Silas Kemp for 80-yard TD pass as Thousand Oaks takes 40-10 lead over Camarillo in 3rd quarter.
Jackson Taylor to Silas Kemp, the remix. This one from WAY deep. Lancers up 40-10 on Camarillo. #golancers #bleedgreen pic.twitter.com/jTmrgZsa8q
— The Lancer Newspaper (@tohsthelancer) October 7, 2023
Cardinals up 22 in 3rd
Izahah Mata with a 5-yard rushing TD as Santa Paula leads Carpinteria 28-6 in third quarter.
First final of the night
Final: Pacifica 59, Channel Islands 0; Tritons go to 8-0 overall and 6-0 in Channel League and will play at Rio Mesa on Oct. 20.
Lancers strike quick in 3rd
Blake Lauritzen with the long touchdown catch from Jackson Taylor on the first play of the 3rd quarter puts Thousand Oaks up 34-10 over Camarillo.
Seraphs up 21 at half
Halftime: St. Bonaventure 21, Westlake 0.
Tritons look unbeatable
End of third quarter: Pacifica 50, Channel Islands 0; Tritons on their way to 8-0 record.
Bulldogs score just before half
Jordan Watts scores on a 26-yard pass with 2 seconds left in half for Buena. Rio Mesa leads 21-13 at half.
Cougars up 7 at half
Halftime: Ventura 17, San Marcos: 10
Seraphs up 21
Anthony Wolter threads the needle for a 23-yard TD pass to Jack Cunningham. St. Bonaventure leads 21-0 over Westlake with 38 seconds left in half.
Panthers up at half
HALFTIME: Newbury Park 14, Agoura 7; defensive battle, which is a little bit of a surprise
Pioneers score again
Serrero to Rittersdorf for 35-yard TD as Simi Valley leads Calabasas 37-7 with 1:18 left in first half.
Grace had big lead at halftime
Halftime: Grace Brethren 34, Rancho Dominguez 0
Lancers leading at break
Halftime: Thousand Oaks 27, Camarillo 10
Lions up 35 at half
Halftime: Oaks Christian 35, Bishop Diego 0
Rangers lead Vikings at half
Halftime: Nordhoff 7, Hueneme 6
Oxnard in control at half
Halftime at Houser Field. Oxnard up 17-0 over Dos Pueblos.
Cardinals up 21 at break
Halftime: Santa Paula 21, Carpinteria 0
Musketeers up big at half
Halftime: Moorpark 35, Royal 0; unbeaten Musketeers looking go 7-0 overall and 3-0 in Canyon League.
Panthers retake lead
Newbury Park with TD to take 14-7 lead over unbeaten Agoura in surprisingly low-scoring game so far.
Brady Smigiel to Shane Rosenthal! 14-7 Newbury Park leads Agoura! 3:32 left in 2nd Qtr!
@vcspreps @BradySmigiel @ShaneRosentha11 @NPPanthersONE pic.twitter.com/qMHU4grWPM— Keith Smith (@K12Elite) October 7, 2023
Cougars have quick answer
The Cougars punch right back, as Derek Garcia takes it himself for a 23-yard rushing TD to cap off a quick drive and regain the lead. Ventura leads San Marcos 17-10 with 4:12 remaining in Q2
Wingo TD for Spartans
J'Lin Wingo scores on a 54-yard reception from JJ Bittner as Rio Mesa extends lead over Buena, 21-6, 3:45 left in half.
Vikings get TD
Hueneme scores TD but can't convert 2-point try. Nordhoff leads Hueneme 7-6 late in 2nd quarter.
Cougars even with Royals
San Marcos gets a field goal to tie Ventura 10-10 with 4:36 remaining in Q2
Hawkins' TD extends Simi lead
28-yard TD run by Brice Hawkins gives Simi Valley 30-7 lead over Calabasas with 5 minutes left in first half.
Lancers stretch lead
Jackson Taylor hits Silas Kemp for TD as Thousand takes 21-10 lead over Camarillo in 2nd quarter.
Jackson Taylor to Silas Kemp puts @TOLancers up 21-10 late in the 2nd quarter. pic.twitter.com/QRfOUvee8Y
— The Lancer Newspaper (@tohsthelancer) October 7, 2023
Bulldogs on board
Tyler Hoff scores on 3-yard run for Buena. Rio Mesa leads 14-6, 4:50 left in half.
Yellowjackets up 17-0
Víctor Menéndez catches 29-yard TD from Poni Maria. Oxnard 17-0 over Dos Pueblos with 4 minutes left in the 2nd quarter.
Víctor Menéndez with a 29 yard TD grab from Poni Maria. Oxnard up 17-0 with 4 minutes left in the 2nd quarter. @vcspreps @klink08 @CoachLama20_23 @vcsjoecurley @12thmanOHS @FootballDphs pic.twitter.com/C4nvZJH34s
— Rookie2Pro (@R2PSports) October 7, 2023
Defense scores for Seraphs
Ben Meza with a hard hit that forces a fumble and DJ Doss with the scoop and score. 9:25 left in 2Q: St. Bonaventure 14, Westlake 0.
@vcspreps DJ Doss scores on scoop on score after Ben Meza’s hit causes fumble. George Mann with PAT 14-0 St. Bonaventure over Westlake pic.twitter.com/B3caCpGFfZ
— St. Bonaventure Athletics (@StBonaventureA1) October 7, 2023
Another TD for Lions
Oaks Christian dominating Marmonte League game against visiting Bishop Diego. 35-0 in 2nd quarter.
OAKS CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL | TOUCHDOWN LIONS!!! Matt Watts catches a 14-yard touchdown from Nate Bennett! Lions up 35-0 with 9:43 left in the first half. #LionPride #OneOaksChristian pic.twitter.com/b5LGiVslrS
— Oaks Christian Lions (@OaksChrstnLions) October 7, 2023
Scorpions get FG
Camarillo hits a short field goal to cut the Thousand Oaks' lead to 14-10 midway through the 2nd quarter.
Lions up big after 1st
At the end of the first quarter, Oaks Christian leads Bishop Diego 28-0.
Seraphs up after 1st
End of 1Q: St. Bonaventure 7, Westlake 0.
Cougars up 10-7
Ventura quarterback Derek Garcia connects with Liam Robinson in the end zone for an 18-yard touchdown pitch and catch, extending the Cougar lead to 10-0 over San Marcos. But moments later, San Marcos scores to make it 10-7.
Tritons cruising along
TD Duran to Dillon 37-0 Pacifica over Channel Islands.
Musketeers rolling
Moorpark leads Royal 28-0 after 1st quarter. Musketeers 6-0 overall and 2-0 in Canyon League.
Pioneers extend lead
Blocked punt and TD as Simi Valley takes 23-7 lead over Calabasas.
Lancers take lead
Thousand Oaks takes 14-7 lead over Camarillo.
Touchdown Brolin Harrah.
Thousand Oaks up 14-7.
8:52 left in the second@ACHS_Scorps_FB @TOLancers @CoachLama20_23 @klink08 @vcsjoecurley @vcspreps @TheAcornSports pic.twitter.com/eyBTpiH46p— Rookie2Pro (@R2PSports) October 7, 2023
Panthers up after 1st
End of first quarter: Newbury Park 7, Agoura 0
Spartans leading after 1st
End of first quarter: Rio Mesa 14, Buena 0.
Cardinals up by 21
Allen Macias has two rushing TDs and Izahah Mata threw a 61-yard TD pass to Sebastian Cripe as Santa Paula leads Carpinteria 21-0 in 2nd quarter of Citrus Coast League game
Rangers lead Vikings
Nordhoff leads Hueneme 7-0 early in 2nd quarter of Citrus Coast League game.
Pioneers have an answer
Simi Valley answers Calabasas score to take 16-7 lead.
Two big penalties against Calabasas. @Bricehawkins15 TD @simi_football @svhspioneers up 16-7 @vcspreps @TheAcornSports pic.twitter.com/EEbYBAij9B
— Blueprint Sports (@AurandBlueprint) October 7, 2023
Seraphs strike first
St. Bonaventure takes 7-0 lead over Westlake in Marmonte League game.
@vcspreps Koen Glover takes it in from 3 yards out for Seraph TD. George Mann adds the PAT. 7-0 St. Bonaventure over Westlake. pic.twitter.com/JC7uIqppMe
— St. Bonaventure Athletics (@StBonaventureA1) October 7, 2023
Lateral leads to TD
J’Lin Wingo takes lateral and throws across field to wide -pen QB JJ Bittner for a 16-yard TD for Rio Mesa, which leads 14-0 over Buena, 3:30 left first quarter.
Even after 1
Camarillo and Thousand Oaks are tied 7-7 after first quarter.
Yellowjackets up 10
Oxnard extends lead to 10-0 over San Marcos at end of first Q.
Andres Gomez with the 21 yard field goal. Oxnard up 10-0 at the end of the 1st quarter. @vcspreps @klink08 @CoachLama20_23 @vcsjoecurley @12thmanOHS @FootballDphs pic.twitter.com/BjDNrVs8Al
— Rookie2Pro (@R2PSports) October 7, 2023
Lions extend lead
Nate Bennett to Chase Farrell for 14 yards as Oaks Christian leads 14-0 over Calabasas with 4:51 left in the first quarter.
OAKS CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL | TOUCHDOWN LIONS!!! Nate Bennett to Chase Farrell for 14 yards! Lions lead 14-0 with 4:51 left in the first quarter. #LionPride #OneOaksChristian pic.twitter.com/vz7ERnNrmb
— Oaks Christian Lions (@OaksChrstnLions) October 7, 2023
Tritons up big after 1st
Pacifica leads Channel Islands 23-0 after 1st quarter. Running clock already.
Coyotes strike back
Calabasas answers on a big scramble and a running TD. 9-7 Simi Valley leads in first quarter.
Cougars on board first
Ventura gets field goal to take 3-0 lead over San Marcos in Channel League game.
Grace takes 13-0 lead
Grace Brethren stretches lead over Rancho Dominguez to 13-0 with 9 min left Q1
Pioneers extend lead
Simi stretches lead to 9-0 over Calabasas.
Sereno to Rittersdorf for 6 more! @simi_football @svhspioneers @vcspreps @Tarek_Fattal @latsondheimer @TheAcornSports @pollonpreps 9-0 pic.twitter.com/XYebESRZdB
— Blueprint Sports (@AurandBlueprint) October 7, 2023
Oxnard gets early lead
Oxnard takes 7-0 lead over Dos Pueblos in first quarter of Channel League game.
Marcus Mendez with an 18 yard TD pass from Poni Maria. Yellowjackets 7-0 over Dos Pueblos. 6:53 left in the 1st quarter. @vcspreps @klink08 @vcsjoecurley @12thmanOHS @FootballDphs pic.twitter.com/qmYJvZQZBD
— Rookie2Pro (@R2PSports) October 7, 2023
Lancers tie it up
Thousand Oaks responds, ties Camarillo 7-7 in 1st quarter.
Touchdown TO- Andrew Lacombe.
7-7 4:54 left in the first. @ACHS_Scorps_FB @TOLancers @CoachLama20_23 @klink08 @vcsjoecurley @vcspreps @TheAcornSports pic.twitter.com/Au8gSMFnLG— Rookie2Pro (@R2PSports) October 7, 2023
Lions score first
Oaks Christian takes 7-0 lead over Bishop Diego in first quarter of Marmonte League game.
OAKS CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL | TOUCHDOWN LIONS!!! McKenzie Parks takes it in from the 1! Lions lead 7-0 with 7:02 left in the first. #LionPride #OneOaksChristian pic.twitter.com/HIFvev4Y77
— Oaks Christian Lions (@OaksChrstnLions) October 7, 2023
Spartans up over Bulldogs
Isaiah Bautista scores on 1-yard run as Rio Mesa takes a 7-0 lead over Buena, 8:29 left first quarter.
Panthers strike first
Newbury Park on board first, takes 7-0 lead over unbeaten Agoura in Canyon League showdown.
TD Newbury Park! 7-0 Newbury over Agoura!
@NPPanthersONE @vcspreps 9:29 1st Qtr pic.twitter.com/bH73yFeX1n— Keith Smith (@K12Elite) October 7, 2023
Lancers take early lead
Grace Brethren up early 6-0 at Rancho Dominguez. 11 min left Q1
2 for Simi
Safety! Simi Valley gets safety to take 2-0 lead over Calabasas early in 1st quarter of Marmonte League game.
Tritons up 14-0
Unbeaten Pacifica up 14-0 over winless Channel Islands in 1st quarter. Duran to Joyner for one of Tritons' TD.
Spartans vs. Bulldogs
Rio Mesa homecoming game against the Buena Bulldogs Stay tuned for updates! @vcspreps pic.twitter.com/ri9e5D3Uu4
— Rio Mesa HS (@rmhs_spartans) October 7, 2023
Big Marmonte League showdown
@vcspreps St. Bonaventure ready to take on Westlake at the SportsPlex pic.twitter.com/AxYNv5m3TZ
— St. Bonaventure Athletics (@StBonaventureA1) October 7, 2023
Quick start for Scorps
Drew Reyes with a quick TD to give Camarillo a 7-0 lead over Thousand Oaks early in first quarter of Canyon League game.
The Lock's picks
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Notebook and rankings
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This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: LIVE: Coverage of Week 7 of the high school football season