Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ventura). They blew past the Pacifica Tritons, posting a 60-0 victory on the road. Considering the Cougars have won 14 contests by more than 19 points this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Ava Ortman was her usual excellent self, throwing for 272 yards and six touchdowns, while also rushing for 69 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. That's the most rushing yards she has posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Kaiya Cooke, who picked up 117 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
Ventura's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Honest Watson led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by herself. Cooke is on a roll when it comes to receiving touchdowns, as she's now hauled in two or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Ventura pushed their record up to 18-2 with the win, which was their 11th straight on the road. As for Pacifica, they are on an 18-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-12.
Ventura's road trip will continue as they head out to face Tournament Opponent at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. Ventura's defense has only allowed 10.4 points per game this season, so Tournament Opponent's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Pacifica, they will face off against Buena at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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