Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Cal Poly Mustangs saw their home schedule end in disappointment on Saturday, falling 38-10 to the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. The loss marks the Mustangs’ fourth consecutive defeat, leaving them with a 4-7 record as the regular season winds down.
Key performances
Former Bishop Diego High School standout Quran Gossett led the Lumberjacks with 83 rushing yards and a career‑high three touchdowns, helping Northern Arizona pull away early and maintain control throughout the game.
For Cal Poly, wide receiver Tayvion McCoy was a bright spot, catching 11 passes for 119 yards and scoring the Mustangs’ lone touchdown on a 13‑yard run that tied the game at 7‑7 early in the second quarter.
Game flow
After the early tie, Northern Arizona answered with a decisive 23‑point surge to open the third quarter, establishing a 30‑7 lead that proved insurmountable. The Lumberjacks’ balanced attack on both the ground and through the air kept the Mustangs on the defensive, and Cal Poly was unable to generate sustained drives in the second half.
Despite the loss, Cal Poly will finish its season in two weeks with a matchup against UC Davis on November 21, offering a final opportunity to end the year on a positive note.
Junior college highlights
In other local junior college action, Santa Ana edged SBCC 17-14 after a strong first‑half showing that included a 69‑yard touchdown pass from Brooks Trimmer to Luke McNeil. Santa Ana capitalized on five turnovers by the Vaqueros to secure the win, leaving SBCC at 0-10 for the season.
Meanwhile, Citrus defeated Hancock 56-42 in a high‑scoring affair. Former Mission Prep star Jayden Nozil contributed two defensive touchdowns—a 33‑yard fumble return and a 36‑yard interception return—but the Bulldogs could not overcome the deficit. Hancock’s Max Perrett threw three touchdown passes and added a rushing score, finishing the regular season at 5-5.
In the Northern Conference, Mt. San Antonio routed Ventura 62-27, clinching the conference title. The Pirates rallied from a 27-20 halftime deficit, scoring 35 unanswered points. LaRevious Woods and Amir McDowell each rushed for a touchdown, while Khy Harris returned a kickoff 82 yards for a score.
Long Beach defeated Moorpark 35-21 after the Raiders threw five interceptions and lost a fumble. The game was tied at 21 at halftime, but Long Beach pulled away in the second half.
These junior college results round out a busy weekend of football across the region, showcasing both the challenges and the excitement of local collegiate athletics.
For fans and families, the upcoming Cal Poly vs. UC Davis game provides a chance to rally behind the Mustangs and finish the season with pride.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
