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Westlake and Ventura prepare for new Channel League football season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:10 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Westlake and Ventura prepare for new Channel League football season

Summary

Westlake High and Ventura High football teams will meet in the restructured Channel League this fall. The league has seen former second-tier teams Ventura and Moorpark join alongside Rio Mesa, Thousand Oaks, and Santa Barbara. Last season, Westlake achieved a historic 10-0 record after a prior 0-10 campaign, while Ventura won a CIF-State regional championship. As both teams look to build on their successes, they will feature key returning players, including Westlake's Charles Davis and Ventura's Tristan Savage. New quarterbacks across the league, including Moorpark's Dawson Armstrong, will aim to make an impact in the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Westlake finished last season unbeaten after a 0-10 previous year.
•Ventura claimed its first CIF-State regional championship last season.
•Moorpark and Ventura moved up to the new Channel League this fall.
•Returning stars include Westlake's Charles Davis and Ventura's Tristan Savage.
•Moorpark faces challenges after graduating 28 seniors last spring.

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4:10 PMYahoo Sports — All you need to know about football's new-look Channel League

What they're saying

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Coming off historic seasons, Westlake and Ventura will clash in the new-look Channel League. Check out the top returning players, best newcomers and our predicted order of finish.
— Yahoo Sports

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