In a thrilling Saturday night contest at Santa Barbara City College, the Hancock Bulldogs demonstrated resilience, overcoming an early fourth‑quarter hole to defeat the Vaqueros 35‑28. The win marks Hancock’s ninth straight triumph over SBCC and improves the Bulldogs’ record to 5‑3 on the season, while SBCC falls to 0‑9.
Early lead for SBCC
The Vaqueros jumped ahead in the second quarter, taking a 14‑10 lead on a short 7‑yard touchdown pass from former Bishop Diego High School standout Tua Rojas to tight end Aidan Woods. Oscar Anoai contributed on the ground, rushing for 66 yards and adding a second‑half touchdown run.
Bulldogs’ comeback
Hancock responded with two short rushing touchdowns in the latter part of the game. The decisive score came with 1:31 remaining, when the Bulldogs punched it in to pull ahead for good. SBCC attempted a final drive, but a sack on fourth down halted their momentum.
Other local results
In other high‑school and junior college action across the region, Ventura posted a dominant 75‑24 victory over Santa Ana, racking up 774 total yards. Quarterback Braden Graham threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns, while backup Damon Wrighster added 177 yards and three scores, moving Ventura to a 6‑2 record.
Meanwhile, Moorhead secured a dramatic 33‑31 win over Citrus. Sirwan Evans connected with Jeremiah White on a 25‑yard touchdown pass as time expired. Citrus had briefly reclaimed the lead with a 31‑27 advantage, thanks to an 11‑yard touchdown pass from Connor Underhill to Jair Davis with 49 seconds left. A 44‑yard kickoff return by Braden Flinn set up the final drive that delivered the victory for Moorhead, which now sits at 3‑5.
Looking ahead
Hancock will aim to build on this comeback win as the season progresses, hoping to improve its standing in the local junior college rankings. SBCC, still searching for its first victory, will look to address the defensive lapses that allowed the Bulldogs to rally late.
Fans can expect more competitive matchups in the coming weeks as regional programs continue their campaigns toward postseason play.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
