The BC Renegades beat Ventura College 31-21 at the homecoming game on Oct. 22.  

The team strategized well and worked together to keep the score in their favor.  

In the first half, Joe Campbell laid down two touchdowns and put points on the board early in the game.  

Although it started off well, Ventura attempted to fight back. They tried to intercept the ball against the renegades twice within the first half. However, the refs called them back and this resulted in zero technical interceptions. 

As halftime approached the Renegades were up by a touchdown at 14-7 and still needed to put up a fight to keep the win. 

Interestingly, they came back even stronger after half time. 

As the third quarter began, Campbell led his team once again by scoring a touchdown from five yards out. 

Ventura attempted to stay in the game by intercepting the ball and scoring a touchdown on the renegades in the fourth quarter. 

However, BC continued to add numbers to the board.  

In the fourth quarter, Tristin Skinner contributed with a field goal and his team also stepped up. 

Jordan Norwood put down the last touchdown and they ended the fourth quarter 31-21 against Santa Barbara and celebrated their win amongst themselves.  

Considering the fact that this was Bakersfield College’s homecoming game, many wondered whether the team felt more pressure. 

To gain insight into the player perspective, Freshman and wide receiver, Jamaal Thompson explained, “Yeah, I feel like it had more hype to it because we knew the stands would be packed, but overall, it was just another game that we had to win, our motto is to be 1-0 every week. Also, I don’t think it was more pressure because we have had pressure on us all season.” 

The team will play its next game in Long Beach this week.