Friday Football Focus Archives

Pacifica looks to complete turnaround with a state bowl game championship

December 11, 2024 10:38 pm Mike Klan

OXNARD, Calif. – Two months ago on October 11th, Pacifica lost to St. Bonaventure 37-35. It was the Tritons third straight loss which left them 3-4.…

Ventura High School star linebacker Tristan Phillips commits to Oregon

December 8, 2024 10:08 am Mike Klan

VENTURA, Calif. – 4-star linebacker Tristan Phillips commits to top-ranked Oregon, choosing the Ducks over several top programs including Arizona…

Perfect season ends for Panthers in a last second loss to Lincoln in CIF-Division 1-AA SoCal Regional

December 7, 2024 1:31 am Mike Klan

CHULA VISTA, Calif. – The Newbury Park Panthers are perfect no more. A championship season ended with a heartbreaking 34-27 loss to San Diego…

Block party sends Pacifica into CIF Division 2-AA State Championship Bowl game

December 7, 2024 12:41 am Mike Klan

OXNARD, Calif. – Pacifica knew it was hosting a state playoff football game but it turned into one giant block party! The Tritons blocked three punts…

Bishop Diego star defensive lineman Mays Pese signs with Arizona

December 4, 2024 12:33 pm Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Mays Pese had 17 scholarship offers to play NCAA Division 1 college football. But the University of Arizona stood out and the…

Panthers remain perfect as they win CIF-SS Division 2 championship at Murrieta Valley

December 1, 2024 1:03 am Mike Klan

MURRIETA, Calif. – Head coach Joe Smigel held up the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 championship plaque and got to celebrate it with his twin sons…

Pacifica builds 27 point lead and hangs on to win All-Ventura County CIF final over St. Bonaventure

December 1, 2024 12:26 am Mike Klan

OXNARD, Calif. – It was a fast start that led to a celebration at the end for the Pacifica Tritons. Behind three touchdowns from super-sophomore…

Morro Bay comes up short in CIF-CS Division 5 title game

November 29, 2024 11:32 pm Mike Klan

MORRO BAY, Calif. – The Morro Bay Pirates allowed two long touchdown runs in the first half and fell short in the CIF-Central Section Division V…

Local high school football teams have success in CIF semifinals as five schools advance to title games

November 23, 2024 12:12 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Give a high five to 5 local high school football teams that won CIF semifinal games. Both Pacifica of Oxnard and St.…

Friday Football Focus CIF Playoff scores for quarterfinal and semifinal games

November 16, 2024 12:41 am Mike Klan

CIF-SS Quarterfinals Division 2: Newbury Park 24, San Clemente 13 (NP hosts Yorba Linda) Oaks Christian 35, San Juan Hills 21 (OC at Murrieta Valley)…