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Ventura Edges Arroyo Grande 35-28 to Win CIF Regional 3-AA and Reach State Bowl

A fourth-quarter keeper by Derek Garcia sealed the win, setting up a state championship matchup with St. Ignatius.

Overview

  • Ventura clinched the CIF Regional Division 3-AA title on the road, closing out a tie game with sustained late clock control.
  • Quarterback Derek Garcia scored the game-winner on a 4-yard run with 10:24 remaining after a strong first half passing performance.
  • Sophomore Tristan Savage accounted for three touchdowns for Ventura, including a 61-yard burst and an 8-yard run after halftime.
  • Arroyo Grande’s Caleb Clark scored three touchdowns and added a two-point conversion, and Zack Tayman opened the second half with a 60-yard scoring run.
  • Ventura improved to 13-2 and advances to face St. Ignatius on Dec. 12, with the site to be determined among Mission Viejo, Buena Park or Fullerton; Arroyo Grande finished 10-5 with a Central Section Division 2 title.