Football Recap: Ventura Starts Season with Defeat at Home
By Team Reports
Sep 8, 2024, 2:33pm
Football Recap: Ventura Cougars vs. Thousand Oaks Lancers
Ventura couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 20-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Thousand Oaks Lancers on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 17-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Ventura lost, don't look at Derek Garcia. Despite the final result, he threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. 108 of those passing yards were hauled in by Josh Woodworth.
The win got Thousand Oaks back to even at 1-1.
Ventura will host Rio Mesa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Thousand Oaks, they will venture away from home to take on Agoura at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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