Football Recap: Brady Smigiel's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Newbury Park over St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy

Panthers

Team Score (Highest)

09/12/25 @ St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy	41
09/05/25 @ Pacifica	35
08/29/25 vs Arroyo Grande	28
08/22/25 @ Millikan	20

Newbury Park scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 46-41 hit to the loss column at the hands of the St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy Warriors. The Panthers were up 28-12 in the second quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.

Newbury Park's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brady Smigiel, who threw for 293 yards and three TDs, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. The Panthers' leading receiver Matthew Curry was Smigiel's top target yet again, picking up 128 receiving yards and a pair of scores.

Newbury Park dropped their record down to 1-3 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road defeats can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 30.8 points this season. As for St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, the win got them back to even at 2-2.

Newbury Park and St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matches. The next time the Panthers see the field they'll take on Ventura at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. As for St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, their break will end when they face Carson at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th.