Ventura College continued its strong start to the junior college football season on Saturday, overwhelming Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) with a 76-25 victory at the Santa Barbara campus. The win improves Ventura’s record to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in conference play.

Ventura’s explosive offense

Quarterback Braden Graham threw four first‑half touchdown passes, establishing a 42-13 halftime lead. He finished the game with five touchdown passes, completing 20 of 25 attempts for 351 yards. Wide receiver Jeysen Williams caught two touchdowns, including a 57‑yard strike in the first quarter that gave Ventura a 21-0 lead.

The ground game was equally dominant. Running back Amir McDowell rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns on just nine carries, contributing to Ventura’s total of 464 rushing yards.

SBCC’s lone highlight

SBCC managed its first touchdown on a dramatic 65‑yard interception return by Eli Gebbie in the final seconds of the first quarter. However, the play was insufficient to stem Ventura’s offensive onslaught.

Hancock’s solid performance

In a separate matchup, Hancock College secured a 38-21 win over Long Beach, moving its record to 3-2 overall and 2-0 in conference play. Running back Trevin Young rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns, while quarterback Max Perrett threw for 212 yards and two scores.

The game’s highlight came early in the fourth quarter when Perrett connected with Aidan Good on an 82‑yard touchdown pass, extending Hancock’s lead to 28-0.

Implications for the season

Both Ventura and Hancock demonstrated the depth of talent in Santa Barbara County’s junior college football programs. Their victories position them well as the season progresses and provide a strong foundation for future conference competition.

Fans and families are encouraged to attend upcoming games to support their local teams and experience the excitement of community college athletics.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.