HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Channel League

Ventura 24, Rio Mesa 6

KEY PLAYS

Tim Albrent scored on a 2-yard run early in the second quarter to give Ventura a 10-0 lead. . . . Quarterback Jason Matheny connected with receiver Colin Patrick on a 3-yard pass with 25 seconds left in the first half to put Ventura ahead, 17-0. . . . Ventura’s first possession of the second half ended on an 11-yard touchdown run by Steve Dailey that capped a 3-play, 41-yard drive. . . . Rio Mesa’s only touchdown came early in the fourth period when quarterback John Gomez hit Darrick Jones with a 31-yard pass.

KEY PLAYERS

Jason Matheny (V) completed 11 of 14 passes for 212 yards and a touchdown. In the first half he was 10 of 13 for 194 yards. . . . Colin Patrick (V) had 5 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown. . . . Geoff Freedman (RM) had 76 yards on 19 carries. . . . Rio Mesa was held to 167 yards by a Ventura defense led by linebacker Steve Dailey. . . . Dailey, who also played fullback, gained 37 yards on 4 carries, scored a touchdown and made 3 PATs and a field goal.