St. Bonaventure Claims Share of Marmonte League Title
The Seraphs secured a 44-27 victory over Newbury Park to finish their regular season campaign.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football
Live Poll
Do you feel your local high school sports teams accurately represent your community's athletic spirit?
St. Bonaventure defeated Newbury Park 44-27 at the Ventura College Sportsplex on Friday. The win allows St. Bonaventure to finish with a 4-1 league record, securing a share of the Marmonte League title.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts postseason positioning for both programs as they await the CIF-Southern Section playoff brackets. St. Bonaventure moves forward with a 7-3 overall record, while Newbury Park hopes for an at-large berth after missing an automatic qualification.
Ke'andre Lee fueled the comeback with 209 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the second half alone. St. Bonaventure overcame a second-half deficit by scoring 21 unanswered points to secure the win.
The players
Ke'andre Lee
He is a pivotal playmaker for the St. Bonaventure football team who dominated the second half with 209 rushing yards.
Jaxson Carper
He serves as the quarterback for St. Bonaventure and directed the passing attack that produced two touchdowns.
Wyatt Barlow
He is a defensive standout for St. Bonaventure who contributed a game-changing 35-yard interception return for a touchdown.
The details
St. Bonaventure trailed 27-16 in the third quarter before shifting Ke'andre Lee to running back, where he recorded touchdown runs of 66 and 85 yards. Jaxson Carper added passing touchdowns to Tony Dargan and Antonio Spann, while Wyatt Barlow sealed the momentum with a 35-yard interception return for a score.
Timeline
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026: St. Bonaventure defeated Newbury Park 44-27.
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026: CIF-Southern Section playoff brackets will be announced.
Season Trajectory
This victory positions St. Bonaventure as a top contender heading into the CIF-Southern Section Division 3 playoffs. Conversely, the loss forces Newbury Park to rely on an at-large bid after missing the automatic postseason berth.
St. Bonaventure secures a share of the Marmonte League title with a 4-1 record, while Newbury Park remains at 3-2 in league play. Newbury Park is now dependent on committee selection for a playoff at-large berth following a head-to-head loss to Oaks Christian.
The takeaway
Strategic adjustments, such as shifting personnel mid-game, proved decisive in overcoming a double-digit second-half deficit. The game highlights how critical league performance and head-to-head records remain when vying for limited playoff slots.
What happens next
The CIF-Southern Section playoff brackets are scheduled to be announced on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
Further reading
Find more local updates on the Football section page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ventura County Star.
Live Poll
Do you feel your local high school sports teams accurately represent your community's athletic spirit?
