In a non-league matchup on Friday, the Santa Barbara High football team defeated Valencia, 47-23, handing the Vikings their second consecutive loss and marking their first 0-2 start since 2015. Valencia head coach Larry Muir admitted that his team did not perform well, crediting Santa Barbara for playing with passion and toughness.
The game started with Valencia taking an early lead with a field goal, followed by a touchdown from Brian Bonner Jr. However, Santa Barbara quickly responded with a touchdown of their own, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
Despite Bonner Jr.’s impressive performance with 157 rushing yards and two touchdowns, Valencia struggled to contain Santa Barbara’s offense. The Dons capitalized on turnovers and missed opportunities to score multiple times, ultimately pulling away in the second half.
Santa Barbara’s Bode Fausker and Monty Lopez were key players in the Dons’ dominant performance, with several touchdowns and field goals contributing to their victory. Valencia’s mistakes on offense and defense allowed Santa Barbara to take control of the game and secure a decisive win.
Looking ahead, both teams acknowledge the need for improvement and plan to regroup for the next game. Valencia will focus on fixing issues with blocking and tackling, while Santa Barbara aims to build on their strong performance and continue their winning streak.
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