Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ventura). In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 36-35 victory over the Moorpark Musketeers. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cougars.
Derek Garcia was his usual excellent self, throwing for 215 yards and three touchdowns, while also punching in a rushing score. 106 of those passing yards were hauled in by Jack Cunningham, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Moorpark lost on Friday, don't look at Luke Eldridge. Despite the final result, he threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Cooper Cronquist was Eldridge's top target, picking up 94 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Ventura's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-3. As for Moorpark, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ventura will host Royal at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ventura is facing Royal at the right time seeing as Royal is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Moorpark, they will be playing at home against Oxnard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Moorpark will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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