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Sports reporter for the Ventura County Star and USA Today Network. @vcsjoecurley on Twitter/X and IG/Threads.

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BREAKING NEWS: Newbury Park senior QB Brady Smigiel has suffered a season-ending ACL injury, according to father Joe Smigiel. Ventura County’s all-time leading passer and California’s reigning Mr. Football has played his final high school game.

06.10.2025 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Katie Meyer's Law could go national with recent legislation Julia Brownley introduced Katie Meyer’s Law, a federal bill that would give college students the right to an advisor in disciplinary proceedings.

Katie Meyer's Law could go national with recent legislation www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

04.10.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Newbury Park senior Brady Smigiel will have an MRI today to determine the extent of a knee injury suffered in Friday’s win over Santa Barbara. The Michigan commit left the game early in the third quarter and did not return.

04.10.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All the big plays from Week 5 of the 2025 football season Watch Calabasas' Kayne Miller and Ventura's Derek Garcia break free in the Plays of Week 5

All the big plays from Week 5 of the 2025 football season

04.10.2025 02:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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These transfers have the potential to boost local high school football teams As many as 67 players who sat out the first half of the season can impact 18 local programs as the CIF-SS transfer β€œsit-out period” has elapsed.

Here's more than 11 transfers who can impact local high school football team starting tonight www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

04.10.2025 01:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jostradamus bids adieu to a sweet September, focuses on October's league races It pains Jostradamus to say goodbye to a sweet September. But October is when the temperature begins to drop and the degree of difficulty rises.

Check out Jostradamus' Week 6 picks as league campaigns begin www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

04.10.2025 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Star's High School Football Rankings after Week 5 Four county teams remain unbeaten as league play arrives at the season's midpoint. Check out The Star’s Top 10.

The Star's High School Football Rankings after Week 5 www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

03.10.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Top Prep Performers from Oct. 1 and Oct. 2: Cano leads Oxnard flag football to win Highlights from Wednesday and Thursday from flag football, volleyball, golf, and water polo.

Top Prep Performers from Oct. 1 and Oct. 2: Cano leads Oxnard flag football to win www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

03.10.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All the big plays from Week 5 of the 2025 football season Watch Calabasas' Kayne Miller and Ventura's Derek Garcia break free in the Plays of Week 5

Watch Calabasas' Kayne Miller and Ventura's Derek Garcia break free in the Plays of Week 5

03.10.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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vcspreps - YouTube High school sports news and alumni updates from the Ventura County Star, featuring Joe Curley, Dominic Massimino and Jon Catalini.

Listen to Prep Period, The Star's local sports podcast via...
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/u...
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Omny: omny.fm/shows/prep-p...

03.10.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Prep Period, Episode 7: Welcome to league football Joe Curley and Dominic Massimino look ahead to the first week of league play for Ventura County's five football leagues in Episode 7 of Prep Period.

Prep Period, Episode 7: Dom and Joe preview the five football league races

03.10.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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These transfers have the potential to boost local high school football teams As many as 67 players who sat out the first half of the season can impact 18 local programs as the CIF-SS transfer β€œsit-out period” has elapsed.

These transfers have the potential to boost local high school football teams www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

03.10.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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03.10.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jostradamus bids adieu to a sweet September, focuses on October's league races It pains Jostradamus to say goodbye to a sweet September. But October is when the temperature begins to drop and the degree of difficulty rises.

Jostradamus bids adieu to a sweet September, focuses on October's league races www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

03.10.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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vcspreps - YouTube High school sports news and alumni updates from the Ventura County Star, featuring Joe Curley, Dominic Massimino and Jon Catalini.

Dominic and I are ready to record the seventh episode of Prep Period. Topics will include what we learned from Week 5 of the football season, setting expectations for the start of league play and a Buena-Ventura preview. Join us live at

30.09.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All the big plays from Week 4 of the 2025 football season St. Bonaventure's Tony Dargan refuses to be tackled and Calabasas' Kingston Celifie reels in a double pass in the Plays of Week 4.

All the big plays from Week 4 of the 2025 football season

30.09.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PHOTOS: Ventura College football enjoys record-setting night against Santa Barbara City No. 2 Ventura College football set school records for total offense and rushing yardage in beating rival Santa Barbara City on Sept. 27, 2025.

PHOTOS: Ventura College football enjoys record-setting night against Santa Barbara City

30.09.2025 03:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Local college football roundup: VC retains 'Big Game' trophy on record-setting night Second-ranked Ventura College football set records for total offense and rushing yards in a rout of Santa Barbara City.

Local college football roundup: Cal Lutheran University ends its 13-year losing streak to rival Redlands www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

30.09.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PHOTOS: Newbury Park handles Ventura for third straight season Newbury Park High football snaps Ventura High's three-game winning streak on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.

PHOTOS: Newbury Park handles Ventura for third straight season

29.09.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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VOTE for Ventura County's top high school girls volleyball player The 2025 volleyball season features powerful hitters and dependable setters. VOTE for the best performer out of 32 candidates.

VOTE for Ventura County's top high school girls volleyball player www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

29.09.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All the big plays from Week 4 of the 2025 football season St. Bonaventure's Tony Dargan refuses to be tackled and Calabasas' Kingston Celifie reels in a double pass in the Plays of Week 4.

St. Bonaventure's Tony Dargan refuses to be tackled and Calabasas' Kingston Celifie reels in a double pass in the Plays of Week 4.

29.09.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out all the scores from Week 5 in high school football With just seven games, Week 5 is the least trafficked weekend of the high school football season. Here's how the 10 local teams in action fared.

Check out all the scores from Week 5 in high school football www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

29.09.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Week 5 football roundup: Feller powers Camarillo past Oxnard Shane Feller had 178 yards and three TDs as Camarillo beat Oxnard for the ninth straight time, and Royal, Pacifica and Santa Paula also won in Week 5 action.

Week 5 football roundup: Feller powers Camarillo past Oxnard www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

29.09.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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vcspreps - YouTube High school sports news and alumni updates from the Ventura County Star, featuring Joe Curley, Dominic Massimino and Jon Catalini.

Listen to Prep Period, The Star's local sports podcast via...
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/u...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/sho...
Omny: omny.fm/shows/prep-p...

29.09.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Local college football roundup: VC retains 'Big Game' trophy on record-setting night Second-ranked Ventura College football set records for total offense and rushing yards in a rout of Santa Barbara City.

Local college football roundup: VC retains 'Big Game' trophy on record-setting night www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

29.09.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Smigiel, Newbury Park football come together to top Ventura for third straight season Senior Brady Smigiel threw for four TDs and ran for another as Newbury Park High football completed its non-league campaign with a win over Ventura

Smigiel, Newbury Park football come together to top Ventura for third straight season www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

29.09.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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28.09.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 78    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 19
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LIVE: Coverage of Week 5 of the high school football season Week 5 of the high school football season includes local nonleague matchups highlighted by Ventura at Newbury Park. Follow all the games LIVE!

LIVE: Coverage of Week 5 of the high school football season

27.09.2025 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Week 4 football roundup: Rio Mesa gets first win and three teams remain unbeaten Rio Mesa beats Oxnard for its first win of the season, Moorpark, Westlake and Fillmore all improve to 5-0, and Agoura, Ventura, Santa Paula, Calabasas, and Nordhoff earned Week 4 wins.

Week 4 football review: Rio Mesa gets first win and three teams remain unbeaten www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

26.09.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out The Star's midseason girls volleyball rankings There has been a lot of movement from The Star's preseason rankings to now. Who are the top risers? The biggest surprises? Read to find out.

Check out The Star's midseason girls volleyball rankings www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

26.09.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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