Football Game Preview: St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy Warriors vs. Ventura Cougars + How To Watch

The St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy Warriors will take on the Ventura Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy comes in on four and Ventura on eight.

St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Roosevelt 39-6. Considering the Warriors have won four games by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Meanwhile, Ventura strolled past Agoura with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 28-14.

St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy better keep an eye on Tristan Savage. He was instrumental in Ventura's win, rushing for 130 yards and three TDs, while also picking up 41 receiving yards. James Watson helped out on the ground, rushing for 148 yards.

Ventura didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Agoura to a completion percentage of just 46.7%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Myles Russell and Nathan Swaim, who each logged one passes deflected. Ventura hasn't an opponent to post a completion percentage of 0.57 or higher in four consecutive contests.

Ventura's defense didn't let Gavin Gray, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Rafael Juarez-Aguilar, Nathan Radwich, and Jordan Butcher, who each picked up one sack apiece.

Ventura's victory bumped their record up to 11-2. As for St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, they now have a winning record of 7-6.