Ventura County Star Highlights: Week #11

The North Oxnard Warriors Youth Football program is sending three teams to the2009 PYFL Super Bowl XVII. For the last two years, the Warriors have sent two team the Super Bowl. This year, the Warriors are back in it and sending an undefeated team in the Bantam, Midget and Senior division Super Bowl. The North Oxnard Warrior Black team defeated their own North Oxnard Warrior Gray team 22-21 and will play Santa Clarita in the Bantam Division Super Bowl. The North Oxnard Warrior Red team beat Camarillo Road Runner Silver 46-6 and will play Santa Clarita in the Midget division. The North Oxnard Warrior Red beat Thousand Oaks 44-20 and will play Santa Clarita in the Senior division Super Bowl. The Super Bowl will be hosted at Newbury Park High School. For more info, visit: www.PYFL.com



Senior Division

North Oxnard Warriors Red - 44
Thousand Oaks Titans - 20

The Warriors (11-0) defeated the Titans (10-1) to remain undefeated and advance to next week's PYFL Super Bowl. This Warrior team is on a 23 game winning streak and won last years Junior Division Super Bowl. Brandon Dawkins was 17 of 18 passing for 290 yards and 2 TDs (14,15). Dawkins also rushed 9 times for 66 yards and 2 TDs (6,15) and a 2-point conversion. Chris Davis carried the ball 9 times for 115 yards and a TD (5) and 2-point. Davis also had 5 receptions for 119 yards and a TD (15). Derien Fallejo had 3 catches for 62 yards and a TD(14). Davonte Nunnery had 6 receptions for 81 yards and converted on two 2-point attempts. Bryce Dixon had three catches for 28 yards. Cristian Fuentes added a 2-point conversion. Manuel Jara, Reno Gutierrez, Angel Gonzalez, Alfred Mejia, Anthony Rizo, and Malik Patton provided the protection and paved the way on the line. The defense forced three turnovers, Davis had an interception and caused a fumble. Adrian Rizo and Fuentes also caused fumbles. Marley Matautia, Devin Williams and Adam Ontiveros provided big hits and big plays on defense. Ira Morris, Jayln Harrison, Jason Nguyen, Dylan Matautia, Josh Carrera, Andrew Valenzuela, AJ Morales, Stevan Ingram, Jesse Rangel, Lawrence Droughn, Isaiah Benavides and Israel Medrano all played well. The Warriors will play the Santa Clarita Seminoles in the Senior Division Super Bowl at Newbury Park High School,5:45 PM. For more info, visit: www.northoxnardwarriors.com

Ventura County Star Highlights: Week #10

PYFL Senior Division

North Oxnard Warriors Red - 40
Ventura Packers Black - 24

The Warriors beat a very well coached and tough Packer team to advance to the Semi-Finals. Brandon Dawkins completed 9 of 13 passes for 130 yards and 3 TDs (11, 12, 16). Chris Davis carried the ball seven times for 136 yards that included a 75 yard TD. Davis also had two catches for 25 yards and a TD of 12 yards. Bryce Dixon had three receptions for 45 yards and scored 2 TDs of 11 and 16 yards. Davonte Nunnery had a 31 yard reception. Angel Gonzalez, Manuel Jara, Malik Patton, Anthony Rizo, Reno Gutierrez and Alfred Mejia provided the protection and blocked well on the line. The Warriors scored twice on special teams. Derien Fallejo scored on a 76 yard kick off return and Jayln Harrison scored on a 73 yard kick off return. Adam Ontiveros caused and recovered a fumble. Marley Matautia, Devin Williams, Dylan Matautia, Stevan Ingram, Adrian Rizo, Josh Carrera, Andrew Valenzuela, Jesse Rangel, Isaiah Benavides, Ira Morris, Israel Medrano, AJ Morales and Lawrence Droughn all played well on defense. The undefeated Warriors (10-0) play the undefeated Thousand Oaks Titans (10-0) , Saturday 11/28 at Valencia High School, 4:00 PM. The Winner will advance to the PYFL Senior Division Super Bowl at Newbury Park High School. For more info, visit: www.northoxnardwarriors.com

UCLA Game

On Nov. 7, the team loaded up on a charter bus and headed to Rose Bowlin Pasadena, CA to watch the UCLA vs Washington game. It was UCLA's homecoming and they held a "I'm going to College" fair. We showed up three hours before kick-off and were immediately immersed in Bruin traditions, as we learned the spirited UCLA Eight Clap and the importance of higher education. While at the fair, players spoke with academic counselors and picked up educational information about questions they might have regarding education and preparing for college. Players go tot speak with current UCLA students, took pictures with the UCLA Cheerleaders and enjoy other fun fair activities including carnival games, activity books, community booths, and removable tattoos to get into the UCLA spirit. We tailgated and hung out before heading into the game. Once inside, they escorted us down to our seats, which were amazing. We sat five rows up from the field behind the end zone and next to the players tunnel. It was a great game and UCLA won 24-23. It was an experience the team will always remember.
Senior Red would like to say 'THANK YOU' to Jolana Ramirez and her family, Irene Ramirez, and Debra Cronin for their contribution and setting up this great trip for the team. A special THANKS goes to Team Mom, Lucy Castellon for all her hard work and a great job organizing the event. A very special THANKS goes to Jersey's Mike on Victoria Ave. and Wooley Rd. and owner Pat Kincade for their generous donation and providing lunch for everyone.

Ventura County Star Highlights: Week #9

November 14, 2009

PYFL Senior Division

North Oxnard Warriors Red - 34
Newbury Park Steelers Black - 0

In the second round of the PYFL championship playoffs, the Warriors showed no signs of rust from their bye week and defeated the Steelers 34-0 to remain undefeated and advance to the quarter-finals. Chris Davis led the charge, scoring three of the four touchdowns the Warriors had in the first quarter. Davis received the opening kickoff and returned it 80 yards for the score. Davis also converted the 2-point. The Warrior offense received the ball after a Newbury Park punt. Davis, on his only carry of the game, raced 86 yards for his second TD. Jayln Harrison forced a turnover on defense with an interception. Brandon Dawkins completed on all of his two pass attempts including a 19 yard TD to Davonte Nunnery. Dawkins also connected to Derien Fallejo for the 2-point conversion. The defense forced the Steelers to punt again and Davis returned the punt 64 yards for his third TD. Isaiah Benavides added a TD on a 10 yard run. Angel Gonzalez, Malik Patton, Dylan Matautia, Anthony Rizo, and Manuel Jara paved on the way on the offensive Line. The defense provided big hits all night. Bryce Dixon, Andrew Valenzuela, Adam Ontiveros, Stevan Ingram, Devin Williams, Josh Carrera, Ira Morris, Israel Medrano, AJ Morales, Lawrence Droughn, Jesse Rangel and Jason Nguyen all played well on defense to preserve the shut out. The Warriors (9-0) will play the Ventura Packers Black (6-3) on Saturday 11/21 at Oxnard High School, 6:00 PM. For more info, visit: www.northoxnardwarriors.com

Ventura County Star Highlights: Week #8

October 31, 2009

PYFL Senior Division

North Oxnard Warriors Red - 42
Camarillo Road Runners Black - 6

On Halloween, the Warriors beat the Roadrunners to win the PYFL Senior North American Conference Championship and finished the regular season undefeated. The Warriors have won 20 straight games going back to last year. Chris Davis had 3 receptions for 125 yards and a TD of 31 yards. Davis also ran for 102 yards on three carries and scored a TD on a 70 yard run. Brandon Dawkins completed 11 of 16 attempts for 196 yards and 3 TD. Dawkins also rushed 3 times for 38 yards and scored a TD and a 2-point conversion. Bryce Dixon had 2 receptions for 64 yards including a 19 yard TD. Davonte Nunnery had a 4 yard TD catch. Malik Patton scored on a 10 yard TD run. Derien Fallejo converted on two 2-point conversions. Manuel Jara, Reno Gutierrez, Angel Gonzalez, Anthony Rizo and Alfred Mejia paved the way on the line. 17 different players got to carry the ball. The defense played lights out, forced five turnovers, and did not allow the Roadrunners to score on offense. The Roadrunners scored on a kick return. Lawrence Droughn had 2 interceptions. Stevan Ingram and Marley Matautia forced a fumble and Davis recovered. Jayln Harrison and Davis each also had an interception. Adam Ontiveros, Dylan Matautia, Adrian Rizo, Ira Morris, Devin Williams, Josh Carrera, Jesse Rangel, Israel Medrano, Andrew Valenzuela, AJ Morales, and Isaiah Benavides played well. Cristian Fuentes and Jason Nguyen did not play. The Warriors had a first round bye last Saturday and took a trip to the Rose Bowl for the UCLA vs. Washington game for "I'm going to College" week. Senior Red would like to thank Jolana Ramirez, Lucy Castellon, Irene Ramirez, and Debra Cronin for organizing the trip. The Warriors (8-0) will play Newbury Park Black (4-5) at Hueneme High School on Saturday, 11/14 6:00 PM. For more info, visit: www.northoxnardwarriors.com

Ventura County Star Highlights: Week #7

October 24, 2009
PYFL Senior Division

North Oxnard Warriors Red - 40
Oxnard 49ers - 0

The Warriors remain undefeated with a victory over the 49ers at CI high school. The Warriors exploded with 28 points in the first quarter. Malik Patton, Angel Gonzalez, Manuel Jara, Reno Gutierrez, Anthony Rizo, and Alfred Mejia led the way on the offense line. Brandon Dawkins, who played with injury last week, was healthy and completed 6 of 8 attempts for 103 yards and 3 TDs. Dawkins also had 47 yards rushing on 2 carries. Derien Fallejo had 4 receptions for 68 yards including an 18 yard TD. Fallejo also had 2 carries for 40 yards rushing and a 2-point conversion. Davonte Nunnery scored 2 TDs on 2 receptions of 1 and 34 yards. Adam Ontiveros rushed 4 times for 62 yards and scored on a 12 yard run. Jayln Harrison had 2 carries for 51 yards including a 15 yard TD. Isaiah Benavides had 5 carries for 15 yards. Andrew Valenzuela rushed for 11 yards on 2 carries and added a 2-point conversion. Fifteen different players got to carry the ball. Every player on the team has had a chance to run the ball this season. The defense again pitched a shut out and forced three turnovers. Marley Matautia, Patton, Valenzuela, Ira Morris, Israel Medrano, Jesse Rangel, Josh Carrera, AJ Morales, and Devin Williams played well on defense. Chris Davis led the defense with big hits and caused a fumble. Stevan Ingram recovered the ball and ran it back into the end zone but it was called back on a penalty. Adrian Rizo forced a fumble that Bryce Dixon picked up and ran back 40 yards for a TD. Lawrence Droughn had an interception. The North Oxnard Red (7-0) play Camarillo White (4-3) on Halloween at OHS, 6:00 PM. For more info, visit: www.northoxnardwarriors.com

Overwhelming support for boy, family

Roman Vega is surrounded by members of the North Oxnard Warriors Senior Red team. The team, made up of 13 and 14-year olds, raised $575 during a recent fund-raising carwash for the young boy.

Ventura County Star

Friday, October 23, 2009

This letter comes with great gratitude for all those who have contributed their support in several fundraisers throughout Ventura County for my son, Roman Vega.

Twice a year, Roman participates in the Institute for the Achievement of Human Potential in Philadelphia, Pa., which helps him improve his quality of life living with cerebral palsy.

Each trip costs approximately $10,000. Expenses are not covered by health insurance. Without these fundraisers, Roman would not be able to take these trips.

There have been many supporters in this important cause, and I would like to thank them. Recent supporters include Edison, which has raised money through employee contributions; and Lucy Castellon, who coordinated a carwash with the Oxnard North Warriors, a youth football team.

Also, the Make-A-Wish Foundation sent Roman and our family to Disney World, and I thank them for giving us this awesome memory.

There will be another fundraiser Sunday at the Santa Paula Knights of Columbus hall, beginning at 1:30 p.m. I would like to thank the Knights for donating the hall, El Pescador Restaurant, which will cater the event and the band House Arrest for donating their time. It’s amazing all the love that is out there despite the economic situation our state is experiencing.

Again, with much gratitude and love, we thank everyone.

— Paul & Corinne Vega and family,

Ventura

Ventura County Star Highlights: Week #6

October 17, 2009
PYFL SENIOR DIVISION

North Oxnard Warriors Red - 38
Canyon Country Outlaws Gold - 0

The Warriors battled the heat at Canyon High School and came away with their first shut out victory. The high powered offense hit a speed bump but the defense stepped up and forced three turnovers. Chris Davis led the team with four touchdowns and a 2-point conversion. Davis commanded the defense with hard hitting tackles and intercepted a pass and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown. Davis also returned a punt 35 yards for another score. Devin Williams had 2 ½ sacks and 2 tackles for losses. Adam Ontiveros and Manuel Jara each recorded a sack. Williams and Dylan Matautia forced a fumble which was recovered by Bryce Dixon. Andrew Valenzuela also recovered a fumble for the defense. The offense had three touchdowns called back on penalties. Brandon Dawkins was 2 for 8 for 65 yards. Dawkins completed a line hitch to Davis and Davis broke three tackles and sprinted 50 yards for the touchdown. Davis carried five times for 33 yards including a 25 yard touchdown run. Isaiah Benavides had two carries for 20 yards that included an 18 yard touchdown run. Twelve players got to carry the ball. Derien Fallejo carried once for 33 yards and converted on the 2-point conversion. Jayln Harrison carried once for 6 yards and also converted on the 2-point attempt. Adrian Rizo carried once for 8 yards. Marley Matautia and Valenzuela each had a carry for 4 yards. Israel Medrano and Jesse Rangel each gained 2 yards. Williams, Angel Gonzalez, and Josh Carrera each gained a yard. The Warriors (6-0) play their cross town rivals, the Oxnard 49ers (2-4) Saturday 10/24 at Channel Islands HS, 3:00 PM. For more info, visit: www.northoxnardwarriors.com

Ventura County Star Highlights: Week #5

October 10, 2009
PYFL Senior Division

North Oxnard Warriors Red - 40
Hueneme Rhinos- 8

The Warriors beat the Rhinos 40-8 to remain undefeated on Saturday at OHS. Lawrence Droughn led the offensive attack with 3 touchdown receptions. Droughn had 3 catches for scores of 30, 18, and 33 yards for a total of 81 yards receiving. Brandon Dawkins completed 8 of 9 attempts for 211 yards and 4 TD (45, 30, 18, 33 yards) and one run for 15 yards. Chris Davis had 3 receptions for 52 yards and rushed once for a 30 yard touchdown. Davis also added a two-point conversion. Davonte Nunnery had 2 receptions for 78 yards including a 45 yard TD. Derien Fallejo added a TD on an 8 yard run and also converted on the a two-point attempt. Also adding to the offensive was Malik Patton with one carry for 22, Isaiah Benavides with a carry for 18 yards, and Marley Matautia with a carry for 4 yards. Manuel Jara and Ira Morris each had one carry for 3 yards. Anthony Rizo, Angel Gonzalez, Reno Gutierrez, Patton, and Jara did not allow a sack on the offensive line. The defense played well and were led by Adam Ontiveros, Jayln Harrison, Andrew Valenzuela, AJ Morales, Adrian Rizo, Dylan Matautia, Stevan Ingram, and Jesse Rangel. The Warriors (5-0) play the Canyon Outlaws Gold (3-2) on Saturday at 5:00 PM, Canyon High School. For more info, visit: www.northoxnardwarriors.com

Ventura County Star Highlights: Week #4

October 3, 2009
PYFL Senior Division

North Oxnard Warriors Red - 46
Ventura Packers White - 20

The Warriors remain undefeated after a 46-20 victory at Buena HS on Saturday over Ventura White. The defense played lights out and forced four turnovers. Davonte Nunnery had an interception and returned it 53 yards for a TD. Chris Davis and Derien Fallejo each had an interception. Manuel Jara forced and Dylan Matautia recovered a fumble. Marley Matautia, Stevan Ingram, AJ Morales, Jesse Rangel, Israel Medrano, Ira Morris, Josh Carrera, Adrian Rizo, and Bryce Dixon provided the hard hits on defense. The offensive line once again dominated the line of scrimmage. Malik Patton, Anthony Rizo, Angel Gonzalez, Reno Gutierrez, Alfred Mejia and Jara paved the way and provided the protection. QB Brandon Dawkins completed 3 of 6 attempts for 145 yards and 3 TD. Dawkins also converted on 2 two-point conversion. Davis carried 6 times for 126 yards and 2 TD and a two-point conversion. Davis scored on runs of 80 and 15 yards. Davis also had a reception for a 50 yard score. Davis had a 75 yard reception called back on a penalty. Nunnery had 2 receptions for 95 yards and 2 TD. Nunnery scored on receptions of 52 and 43 yards. Isaiah Benavides had 38 yards rushing. Fallejo had 34 yards rushing. Andrew Valenzuela added 8 yards rushing and Adam Ontiveros contributed 7 yards rushing. Lawrence Droughn scored a two-point conversion. The Warriors (4-0) play rival Hueneme Rhinos (0-4) on Warrior Day this Saturday 10/10 at 4:00 PM, OHS. For more info, visit: www.northoxnardwarriors.com

Ventura County Star Highlights: Week #3

September 26, 2009
PYFL Senior Division

North Oxnard Warriors Red - 50
Agoura/Oak Park Eagles Blue - 18

The Warriors stayed undefeated with a 50-18 victory over the Eagles on Saturday at Oxnard High School. Brandon Dawkins was 13 of 16 for 239 yards and 3 TDs. Dawkins also rushed six times for 49 yards and two-2 point conversion. For the second week in a row, Chris Davis scored four touchdowns. Davis had five carries for 52 yards and 2 TDs and a 2-point conversion. Davis also had five receptions for 83 yards including a 50 yard touchdown catch. Davonte Nunnery had six receptions for 81 yards and a TD. Derien Fallejo had three receptions for 65 yards including a 58 yard catch for a TD. Fallejo also ran in a 2-point conversion. Adrian Rizo had a reception for 10 yards. Malik Patton, Angel Gonzalez, Anthony Rizo, Reno Gutierrez, Manuel Jara, and Alfred Mejia provided the protection on the offensive line and did not allow a sack. Defense played outstanding with two turnovers for scores. Fallejo returned a interception 40 yards for a touchdown and Davis returned another for a 37 yard score. Andrew Valenzuela, Adam Ontiveros, Bryce Dixon, Stevan Ingram, Dylan Matautia, Devin Williams, Jesse Rangel, Isaiah Benavides, Ira Morris, Israel Medrano, AJ Morales, Lawrence Droughn, and Josh Carrera all played lights out and contributed on defense and special teams. The Warriors (3-0) play Ventura Packers White (1-2) this Saturday 9/26 at Buena High School, 6:00 PM. For more info, visit: www.northoxnardwarriors.com

Ventura County Star Highlights: Week #2

September 19, 2009
PYFL Senior Division

North Oxnard Warriors Red- 46
Camarillo Road Runners Blue- 16

The Warriors defeated the Road Runners 46-16 at Camarillo High School on Saturday. QB Brandon Dawkins accounted for five touchdowns on the day. Dawkins was 8 of 14 for 227 yards passing and threw 2 touchdowns. Dawkins also added rushing touchdowns of 1, 3, 18 yards. Dawkins had a 50 yard touchdown run call back on a penalty. Chris Davis had a BIG day, cris crossing his way down field to score four touchdowns. Davis had 110 yards rushing with a touchdown run of 30 yards and added 135 yards receiving and scored on catches of 5 and 78 yards. Davis also ran back a punt 77 yards for a score. Derien Fallejo had a great game with 81 yards rushing and 41 receiving. Isaiah Benavides rushed for 18 hard fought yards. Davonte Nunnery and Lawrence Droughn contributed to the offense with a reception each. Angel Gonzalez, Malik Patton, Reno Gutierrez, Manuel Jara, Anthony Rizo and Alfred Mejia paved the way on the line. Andrew Valenzuela, Bryce Dixon, Devin Williams, Adam Ontiveros, Adrian Rizo, Dylan Matautia, Israel Medrano, Stevan Ingram, Ira Morris, Jesse Rangel, A J Morales and Josh Carrera played lights out on defense. Fallejo had an interception. Cristian Fuentes, Jayln Harrison, Jason Nguyen and Marley Matautia did not play because of injuries. The Warriors (2-0) play Agoura Eagles Senior Blue (2-0) on Saturday 9/26 at Oxnard High School 4:00 PM. For more info, visit: www.northoxnardwarriors.com

Ventura County Star Highlights: Week #1

September 12, 2009
PYFL SENIOR DIVISION

NORTH OXNARD WARRIORS RED - 48
SANTA CLARITA SEMINOLES - 24


Highlights: North Oxnard — The game was a rematch of last year’s Junior Division Super Bowl Championship the North Oxnard Senior Red won 40 20. Cristian Fuentes scored four touchdowns and had a total of 185 yards of offense. Fuentes was an unstoppable, scoring on a kickoff return of 60 yards, sprinting past the defense on a 54-yard score, and catching touchdown passes of 1 and 40 yards. Brandon Dawkins was 20 of 25 passing for 302 yards and four touchdowns. Davis added 122 total yards on offense and scored two touchdowns and a two-point conversion. Davis raced 56 yard on a reception from Dawkins. Bryce Dixon caught a pass from Dawkins for a 49-yard score. Dawkins also connected with Derien Fallejo, Davonte Nunnery and Davis on a two-point conversions. Angel Gonzalez, Manual Jara, Anthony Rizo, Devin Williams, Reno Gutierrez, Alfredo Mejia and Malik Patton blocked well on offfense. The defense caused four turnovers. Fuentes, Patton and Nunnery each had an interception. Patton also forced a fumble that Dixon recovered. Andrew Valenzuela, Adam Ontiveros, Israel Medrano, Jesse Rangel, Adrian Rizo, Lawrence Droughn, Isaiah Benavides, Dylan Matautia, Stevan Ingram, AJ Morlaes and Josh Carrera played well. The Warriors play Camarillo Blue Saturday at Camarillo at 3 p.m. Information: http://www.northoxnardwarriors.com.