Santa Barbara – The Bishop Diego high school football team endured a painful 42‑0 loss to league rival St. Bonaventure on Saturday, extending its losing streak to five games. The Cardinals, already dealing with close to ten players sidelined for the season, could not muster a single point as the Seraphs dominated both sides of the ball.
Key moments
St. Bonaventure took an early lead when junior quarterback Jaxon Carper connected on four touchdown passes, propelling the team to a 21‑0 advantage at halftime. Carper’s poise in the pocket and accurate arm helped the Seraphs maintain control throughout the contest.
In the second half, running back Tony Dargan added two rushing touchdowns, sealing the 42‑0 victory and improving St. Bonaventure’s record to 2‑0 in the Marmonte League and 5‑2 overall.
Impact on Bishop Diego
The loss drops Bishop Diego to 0‑2 in league play and 2‑5 overall. The team has been shut out in back‑to‑back games, underscoring the challenges posed by the extensive injury list that has depleted the roster for the remainder of the season.
Coach [Name not provided in source] acknowledged the difficulty of competing with a depleted squad but emphasized the need for the players to stay focused and work toward improvement in the remaining games.
Looking ahead
Both programs will continue their Marmonte League campaigns with Bishop Diego seeking its first win of the season while St. Bonaventure aims to maintain its unbeaten league start. The upcoming matchups will test each team’s depth and resilience as the season progresses.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
