Cabrillo extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were dealt a 47-0 loss at the hands of the Ventura Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Conquistadores can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 535th, while the Cougars are ranked 98th).
As for Ventura, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-3. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Ventura had a senior duo take command as Ava Ortman threw for 155 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.3% of her passes and Kaiya Cooke picked up 108 receiving yards and three TDs. Ortman's passing game has become a key predictor of the Cougars' success: the team is 5-1 when her passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise. Sophia Tapia made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Looking ahead, Cabrillo will host Pioneer Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Ventura, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 35-0 win against Simi Valley on the 13th.
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