Santa Barbara High Football Seeks Elusive Championship
The Dons on the Brink of Historical Success
Deacon Hill has shined in big moments this postseason and will look to continue that trend against Sunny Hills. | Credit: Victor Bryant
On a journey that began with great promise, the 2019 Santa Barbara High football team is on the verge of cementing itself among the all-time greats in school history by claiming a CIF Southern Section Championship on Saturday night.
In the distant past, Santa Barbara High was home to one of the top football programs in Southern California, but a 30-year drought between playoff victories muted this historical success. After several years of program building, head coach J.T. Stone has awakened the echoes of past championships.
“These kids just did everything we asked them to do,” Stone said. “There’s nothing greater than when kids believe they can do something and they get it done.”
