Simi Valley extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 2-8. They were dealt a 35-0 loss at the hands of the Ventura Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Pioneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 344th, while the Cougars are ranked 98th).
As for Ventura, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-3. Considering they have won five contests by more than 31 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Ventura got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ava Ortman out in front who threw for 244 yards and four TDs while completing 76.7% of her passes, and also rushed for 43 yards. Ortman is crushing it when it comes to passing touchdowns: she's passed for at least three every time she's taken the field this season. Ventura's leading receiver Mya Rodriguez was Ortman's top target yet again, picking up 111 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Simi Valley will head out to challenge Royal at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ventura, they will venture away from home to face off against San Marcos at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Royals' defense has only allowed 4.9 points per game this season, so the Cougars' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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