Santa Barbara Drops Key Channel League Contest to Pacifica 28-15
Pacifica Gets a Leg Up in the Channel League Title Race
Koa Herrera broke off a 17-yard run on the first play of the second quarter.
By
Victor Bryant Sat Sep 02, 2023 | 08:51am
After sharing the Channel League title last season the Santa Barbara High and Pacifica football teams were well aware of the importance of winning their much-anticipated matchup.
The visiting Tritons seized the opportunity, snuffing out Santa Barbara’s second half comeback to claim a 28-15 in the Channel League opener for both teams.
“There’s not much to look for in a loss. We’re not looking for any comfort,” said Santa Barbara coach Nate Mendoza. “We kind of slept in the first half. {Sammie Congdon} woke us up with the big touchdown and unfortunately we lost him {to injury).”
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