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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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Where and when local teams will play in the CIF-SS football finals Pacifica, Ventura, Santa Paula and Grace School will play for CIF-Southern Section football championships this weekend.

Where and when local teams will play in the CIF-SS football finals

25.11.2025 20:15 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.

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25.11.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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VC football earns first home playoff win with 20-point comeback Ventura College scored 20 unanswered points to climb out of a 37-21 to deliver the first home playoff win in school history Saturday. Moorpark’s season ends with a bowl loss.

VC football earns first home playoff win with 20-point comeback

25.11.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All the big plays from the 2025 CIF-SS football quarterfinals Pacifica's Julian Villegas, Agoura's Tyler Starling and Ventura's Jack Cunningham make big plays in the Plays of the CIF-SS quarterfinals

Pacifica's Julian Villegas, Agoura's Tyler Starling and Ventura's Jack Cunningham make big plays in the Plays of the CIF-SS quarterfinals

25.11.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ventura overpowers Agoura to reach CIF-SS Division 6 football final Sophomores Tristan Savage and James Watson combined for 306 rushing yards and three TDs as Ventura ran through Agoura and into the sectional finals.

Ventura overpowers Agoura to reach CIF-SS Division 6 football final

25.11.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pacifica starts fast and cruises into CIF-SS Division 3 final Pacifica will look to win its second straight CIF-SS title after rolling past Chino Hills; Grace wins shootout to set up showdown with Santa Paula; and Oaks Christian falls in Div. 4 semifinal.

Pacifica starts fast and cruises into CIF-SS Division 3 final

25.11.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Late-game heroics lift Santa Paula to first CIF-SS final since 1963 Final drive ends with a last-second field goal to give Santa Paula a win over Bellflower and a trip to a CIF-SS football final for the first time in 62 years.

Late-game heroics lift Santa Paula to first CIF-SS final since 1963

25.11.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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VOTE for the Prep Football Player of the Week from the semifinals The CIF-Southern Section football semifinals were full of memorable moments and clutch performances. VOTE for the best individual performance.

VOTE for the Prep Football Player of the Week from the semifinals

25.11.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Local basketball teams earn wins at Battle by the Beach tournament Several local boys basketball teams secured victories at the Battle by the Beach, with more Saturday highlights from basketball, soccer, wrestling, and water polo.

Local basketball teams earn wins at Battle by the Beach tournament

25.11.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Krueger’s title leads local finishers at CIF-SS cross country finals Vin Krueger became Oaks Christian’s first boys runner to win a CIF-SS title, while several local teams and runners had top finishes to qualify for the state meet.

Krueger’s title leads local finishers at CIF-SS cross country finals

25.11.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Late-game heroics lift Santa Paula to first CIF-SS final since 1963 Final drive ends with a last-second field goal to give Santa Paula a win over Bellflower and a trip to a CIF-SS football final for the first time in 62 years.

Late-game heroics lift Santa Paula to first CIF-SS final since 1963

25.11.2025 04:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All the big plays from the 2025 CIF-SS football quarterfinals Pacifica's Julian Villegas, Agoura's Tyler Starling and Ventura's Jack Cunningham make big plays in the Plays of the CIF-SS quarterfinals

All the big plays from the 2025 CIF-SS football quarterfinals

25.11.2025 04:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    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...

25.11.2025 03:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Local basketball teams earn wins at Battle by the Beach tournament Several local boys basketball teams secured victories at the Battle by the Beach, with more Saturday highlights from basketball, soccer, wrestling, and water polo.

Local basketball teams earn wins at Battle by the Beach tournament www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

25.11.2025 03:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Krueger’s title leads local finishers at CIF-SS cross country finals Vin Krueger became Oaks Christian’s first boys runner to win a CIF-SS title, while several local teams and runners had top finishes to qualify for the state meet.

Krueger’s title leads local finishers at CIF-SS cross country finals

25.11.2025 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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VC football earns first home playoff win with 20-point comeback Ventura College scored 20 unanswered points to climb out of a 37-21 to deliver the first home playoff win in school history Saturday. Moorpark’s season ends with a bowl loss.

VC football earns first home playoff win with 20-point comeback

25.11.2025 02:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Late-game heroics lift Santa Paula to first CIF-SS final since 1963 Final drive ends with a last-second field goal to give Santa Paula a win over Bellflower and a trip to a CIF-SS football final for the first time in 62 years.

Late-game heroics lift Santa Paula to first CIF-SS final since 1963

25.11.2025 01:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ventura overpowers Agoura to reach CIF-SS Division 6 football final Sophomores Tristan Savage and James Watson combined for 306 rushing yards and three TDs as Ventura ran through Agoura and into the sectional finals.

Ventura overpowers Agoura to reach CIF-SS Division 6 football final www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

25.11.2025 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pacifica starts fast and cruises into CIF-SS Division 3 final Pacifica will look to win its second straight CIF-SS title after rolling past Chino Hills; Grace wins shootout to set up showdown with Santa Paula; and Oaks Christian falls in Div. 4 semifinal.

Pacifica starts fast and cruises into CIF-SS Division 3 final

25.11.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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25.11.2025 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Where and when local teams will play in the CIF-SS football finals Pacifica, Ventura, Santa Paula and Grace School will play for CIF-Southern Section football championships this weekend.

Where and when local teams will play in the CIF-SS football finals

25.11.2025 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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VOTE for the Prep Football Player of the Week from the semifinals The CIF-Southern Section football semifinals were full of memorable moments and clutch performances. VOTE for the best individual performance.

VOTE for the Prep Football Player of the Week from the semifinals

25.11.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ventura High will visit St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy for the CIF-SS Division 6 football championship game Saturday night in Downey. Kickoff is 7 pm per CIFSS bracket.

22.11.2025 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Grace School and Santa Paula High will play for the CIF-SS Division 12 football championship Friday at Cal Lutheran’s Rolland Stadium. Kickoff is 7 pm per CIFSS bracket.

22.11.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pacifica High will travel to Palos Verdes Friday night for the CIF-SS Division 3 football championship game. Kickoff is 7 pm, per CIFSS brackets.

22.11.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ostergard's 31 points lead Westlake to season-opening win over Ventura Axel Ostergard scored 31 points as Westlake defeated Ventura, with more Tuesday highlights from boys basketball, girls basketball, girls soccer, and wrestling.

Ostergard's 31 points lead Westlake to season-opening win over Ventura www.vcstar.com/story... via @vcstar

22.11.2025 01:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jostradamus previews and picks all five local CIF-SS football semifinals Six local football teams will play semifinals for CIF-Southern Section finals berths. Jostradamus previews, then picks, all five games.

Everything you need to know ahead of tonight's CIF-SS football semifinals, plus Jostradamus' picks

22.11.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oak Park beats Ventura in early girls basketball showdown The new-look Oak Park girls basketball team passed its first big test with a win over Ventura at the Conejo Valley Tip-Off Classic.

Oak Park beats Ventura in early girls basketball showdown

22.11.2025 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oaks Christian edges Agoura in closest tennis final in CIF-SS history Ellie Lin swept three sets and three tiebreakers at No. 1 singles as the Oaks Christian girls tennis edged Agoura in closest CIF-SS final in history, while Calabasas won the Division 2 title.

Oaks Christian and Agoura played the closest tennis final in CIF-SS history Wednesday, plus Calabasas' long-awaited triumph

21.11.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Logan Stotts drops in 40 points in Moorpark's season-opening victory Logan Stotts scored 40 points to lead Moorpark to a win in its season opener, and more Thursday highlights from basketball, soccer, and wrestling.

Logan Stotts drops in 40 points in Moorpark's season-opening victory

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