Simi Valley Defeats Bishop Diego 40-14
The Cardinals fall to Simi Valley as playoff contention slips away at La Playa Stadium.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Football
Simi Valley defeated Bishop Diego 40-14 on October 22, 2026, at La Playa Stadium. The loss marks a challenging season for Bishop Diego, which is now out of CIF-SS playoff contention.
Why it matters
This loss officially eliminates Bishop Diego from CIF-SS playoff contention, highlighting the difficult season the team has faced in the Marmonte League. The game underscored the struggle of the Cardinals to remain competitive in their division.
Simi Valley secured their win through a balanced offensive performance featuring three rushing touchdowns from Salvador E Villa and multiple scoring passes from Connor Petrov. Bishop Diego fell to a 2-7 season record and an 0-4 record in the Marmonte League.
The players
Simi Valley
This high school football team competes in the Marmonte League and secured a victory at La Playa Stadium.
Bishop Diego
This Santa Barbara football team has struggled this season with a 2-7 overall record and is now out of CIF-SS playoff contention.
Salvador E Villa
He is a football player who contributed significantly to Simi Valley's win by scoring three rushing touchdowns.
Connor Petrov
He is a quarterback who threw two touchdown passes for Simi Valley during the game.
Mateo Williams
He is a running back who contributed a 1-yard touchdown run to the Simi Valley offensive effort.
The details
Simi Valley capitalized on short field opportunities created by a blocked punt and a turnover to maintain control throughout the game. The offense was bolstered by a 1-yard rushing touchdown from Mateo Williams and an 81-yard touchdown reception by Mavaega Luvu.
Timeline
The game took place on October 22, 2026.
Bishop Diego is scheduled to play Oaks Christian on October 30, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This loss effectively concludes the postseason hopes for Bishop Diego as they fall out of the CIF-SS playoff qualification criteria. The result forces the team to shift its focus toward rebuilding and finishing their remaining schedule following a difficult league run.
Bishop Diego is now mathematically eliminated from CIF-SS playoff contention following this league loss. The team will close out its current season against Oaks Christian next week.
The takeaway
The game demonstrated the impact of special teams play, as short fields from a blocked punt and turnover gave Simi Valley a decisive advantage. Fans should monitor how the Cardinals adjust their rotation during their upcoming matchup against Oaks Christian.
What happens next
Bishop Diego is scheduled to face Oaks Christian on October 30, 2026.
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