Camarillo and Oxnard are on an absolute collision course, folks! We’re talking about an all-county CIF-Southern Section Division 1 flag football playoff showdown after both teams pulled off some serious heroics in their second-round games this past Saturday, October 24. These two are going to duke it out, and it’s going to be wild.
Camarillo’s Clutch Finish Sets Up the Big Game
Let’s talk about Camarillo for a second, because their win was pure drama. The Scorpions came from behind to barely edge out host Irvine-Beckman, 26-25. Seriously, talk about a nail-biter! Chloe Joseph was the hero, catching the decisive two-point conversion pass and then sealing the deal with a game-clinching interception in the final minutes. You just love to see that kind of clutch play. Freshman Luna Rodriguez was slinging the ball, throwing three touchdown passes, two to sophomore Jaiden Diaz and another to Isabella Cuevas Gonzalez, whose grab pulled Camarillo within a single point, 25-24, with just two minutes left. Coach Robby Gibert summed it up perfectly, saying it was “a lot of fun” and praising his team: “They were down at half, a little discouraged, and they never stopped. … They kept fighting.” That’s the kind of grit that gets you to the quarterfinals!
Ryanna Harris Explodes for Oxnard
Meanwhile, Oxnard absolutely ran over Temecula-Chaparrel, routing them 36-13 on the road. And when I say “ran over,” I mean senior quarterback Ryanna Harris put on a performance for the ages. She was responsible for a ridiculous 285 yards of total offense and FIVE touchdowns! No joke. Harris ran for 142 yards and four touchdowns on 22 carries, and then completed 10 of 18 passes for 143 yards and another score. Oh, and she even snagged an interception on defense. Her rushing touchdowns came from 1, 6, 29, and 59 yards, and she connected with Jazzlene Dominguez for a huge 60-yard scoring strike as Oxnard built a commanding 34-7 lead by the third quarter. The Yellowjackets defense wasn’t slouching either, with Kimia Austin tallying three sacks, Charlee Bernal adding a sack, and Dominguez picking off a pass. What a show!
The Rematch: Stakes Are Sky High for Tuesday
So, the stage is set. Oxnard (19-5) will visit Camarillo (22-4) in Tuesday’s quarterfinals. And if you think this is just another game, think again. These two have history. Last year, Camarillo eliminated Oxnard 38-6 in the first round of the Division 1 playoffs. That’s a memory you don’t forget. They haven’t faced each other this season, so this quarterfinal matchup is their first chance to settle things. Oxnard head coach Mark Cordes isn’t sugarcoating it either: “This one is big.” You can bet your bottom dollar both teams are fired up, with one looking to prove last year was a fluke and the other ready to defend their turf.
Elsewhere in the playoffs, Dos Pueblos stung Westlake in an Open Division Pool B opener, coming back from a 13-0 deficit to win 19-13 in overtime. Westlake (21-4) now has to beat Newport Harbor by 10 points on Wednesday to keep their season alive. In Division 2, Pacifica triumphed 12-6 over Riverside-King on the road, with junior DiMyla Aupiu catching two touchdown passes, including the game-winner, and grabbing two interceptions. Pacifica (19-7-1) will visit Santa Ana-Segerstrom on Tuesday. Oaks Christian couldn’t quite complete a comeback against La Habra, losing 20-18 despite two touchdowns from Addison Davis. But Tuesday’s Camarillo-Oxnard showdown is where all eyes will be. Get ready, because it’s going to be a battle!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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