THOUSAND OAKS – Thousand Oaks’s plan was simple: treat Friday’s game like the first round of the playoffs.
The Lancers needed a win to secure a spot in the CIF Southern Section playoffs. That’s exactly what they did, defeating Santa Barbara 34-28.
With a win over the Dons, the Lancers earned third place in the Cornejo Coast League, keeping their season alive.
“It sure felt like a playoff game,” Lancers head coach Ben McEnroe said. “We were a little rough on defense early but we adjusted during halftime.