Prep Period: A Ventura County high school sports podcast

Just like UCLA quarterback Ty Dieffenbach, this week's episode of Prep Period is a must-watch.

Agoura High football coach Dustin Croick joined Ventura County Star sports reporters Joe Curley and Dominic Massimino to talk about the former Chargers star who has broken out for the Bruins since taking over as the starter three weeks ago. Croick also discussed Agoura's upcoming matchup with Calabasas to decide the Coastal 101 League football title.

Joe and Dom broke down the rest of the football schedule heading into the final week of the regular season, including who has clinched a playoff berth, who is still fighting for a spot and who is out.

In non-football news, Thousand Oaks volleyball star Halle Bryce talked the Lancers' upcoming playoff clash with rival Newbury Park in the Division 3 quarterfinals, and Westlake High sophomore Sabina Cruz broke down her win at the prestigious Mt. SAC Invitational.

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Lock in — the postseason is here! In Season 2, Episode 10 of Prep Period, Ventura County Star sports reporters Joe Curley and Dominic Massimino are breaking down playoffs for flag football and volleyball, which kick off this week. The pair also talk through winners from the Ventura County Cross Country Championships, the impact of last week's football games and who can clinch a league title in the upcoming Week Nine slate. Don't forget to subscribe to the show wherever you are listening!

Lock in for a packed episode of Prep Period — the 50th episode of the show! Ventura County Star sports reporters Joe Curley and Dominic Massimino talk through the top storylines of the week, highlighted by an interview with Del Sol athletic director Chris Holdsworth on the Jaguars preparing to open their long-awaited football stadium. Then, the pair interview Newbury Park setter Keira Overbeck on the Panthers' strong Marmonte League run into the playoffs and Pacifica flag football star DiMyla Aipiu on living up to her family name — and carving her own path — as the Tritons won a Pacific View League title. Finally, the duo discussed a pivotal week of high school football with upsets and key victories for local programs. Don't forget to subscribe to the show if you enjoyed it!

Ventura County Star sports reporters Joe Curley and Dominic Massimino have got a fun show in store for you, with a pair of great interviews lined up and a huge week of local football to preview.

First, the pair talk about some of the highest risers in The Star's midseason top-100 football rankings — players who went from unranked to near the top of the list. Then, Rio Mesa cross country star Derek Luna comes on to talk about breaking the meet record on the Ventura County Championships course at Lake Casitas last week. Stick around for London Lefler from Newbury Park revealing her college commitment and breaking some spring sports news live on the show.

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In this week's episode of Prep Period, Ventura County Star sports reporters Joe Curley and Dominic Massimino are preparing for the first week of league play for local football teams, and bring on Moorpark High quarterback Dawson Armstrong and Nordhoff head coach Dillon Lowen to talk about it. The pair also talk Marmonte League cross country action, top storylines in Ventura County sports and more. Don't forget to drop a like, a comment and subscribe to the show!

In this special interview with the Ventura County Star's Prep Period podcast, Westlake High flag football coach Mike Eames discusses the state of the up-and-coming sport both in California and nationally, the Warriors top-10 statewide ranking by USA Today and more. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did! As always, don't forget to hit subscribe button and leave a like.

We have got a packed show this week.

Ventura County Star sports reporters Joe Curley and Dominic Massimino talk through an awesome Week Four in prep football, including West County rivalry wins for Hueneme, Ventura and Camarillo.

Then, Moorpark College football coach Mike Stuart joins the show for a breakdown of his team's 28-27 overtime victory against Ventura College that snapped a 17-game losing streak in the Citrus Cup rivalry.

Finally, Pacifica High linebacker Philip "PeeWee" Wilson joins the show to talk Tritons football ahead of a monumental matchup with nationally-ranked Sierra Canyon Friday night.

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In this week's episode of Prep Period, two awesome guests join the show. First, Newbury Park quarterback Aiden Tasci talks playing through a broken bone in his non-throwing hand, as well as a blowout victory in the Conejo Valley rivalry game against Thousand Oaks. Next, Oxnard High softball ace Destinee Herrera discusses her decision to commit to UCLA last week. Then, Joe and Dom look ahead to rivalry week in the West County, including the San Buenaventura game, the South Oxnard Classic and the Black and Blue rivalry game. Enjoy the show!

In this week's episode of Prep Period, Ventura County Star sports reporters Dominic Massimino and Joe Curley take a look at the 10 local football teams that are still undefeated and predict who can go the distance for a 10-0 regular season campaign. The pair also talked Oxnard softball star Destinee Herrera and her commitment to UCLA this week, as well as an exciting Week Two in prep football headlined by Oxnard's comeback win over Hueneme in the return of the Centennial Cup game and Agoura's first win over Thousand Oaks in 21 years. Oaks Christian volleyball coach Julie Bennett joins the show to discuss her team's gauntlet of a preseason campaign and their Marmonte League rivalry with Thousand Oaks. For more shows like this, please don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment or review and hit the thumbs up button to let us know you enjoyed it!

In this week's episode of Prep Period, Ventura County Star sports reporters Dominic Massimino and Joe Curley discuss an exciting Week One in local football, including a rematch of the CIF-Southern Section Division 12 title game between Grace and Santa Paula and a big-time win for Moorpark over Camarillo. Simi Valley's star running back Sal Villa joins the show to talk about his state-leading 486 yards over the last two games, and Del Sol head coach James Nelson chats with Joe and Dom about his program's second varsity win in school history. We hope you enjoy it all. Don't forget to like the episode if you enjoyed it, and subscribe!

In this week's episode of Prep Period, Ventura County Star sports reporters Joe Curley and Dominic Massimino break down an exciting Week Zero in local football. The pair bring on Camarillo High head coach Nate Anderson after his team got a 17-16 come-from-behind victory over Santa Barbara. Then, Joe and Dom chat with Santa Clara High head coach David Cortez, whose Saints snapped a 20-game losing streak in 11-man football dating back to 2017 before previewing Week One games. Enjoy the show, and don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a comment!

Welcome back to class! Prep Period is back in session.

Ventura County Star sports reporters Joe Curley and Dominic Massimino return with the second season of their weekly all-sports podcast. In today's episode, the pair are talking football.

Joe runs down all the movement within the five local football leagues this offseason, then they break down the recently published preseason top-65 football player rankings. Second period includes a draft of unranked players for a watch list, then Pacifica High head coach Mike Moon joins the show in third period to discuss the Tritons' upcoming season. Finally, the pair discuss which local football programs might be most improved from last season.

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In this week's episode of the Prep Period podcast, Ventura County Star sports reporters Joe Curley and Dominic Massimino talk through all of The Star's Player of the Year selections for spring sports, interviewing a pair in Moorpark track and field star Davis Benson and Royal baseball ace Dusty Dunwoody. Give a listen!

In this week's episode of Prep Period, two Ventura County distance runners come on the show to talk about their incredible performances this outdoor track season. Recent Ventura High grad Aelo Curtis discusses her surprise victory in the mile at the Brooks PR Invitational in the No. 3 performance all-time in Ventura County history — four minutes, 39.11 seconds. Moorpark College star and Newbury Park alumni Maya Natarajan won a state title in both cross county and track and field this year. The sophomore talked about her mindset and approach to racing in the final segment of the show. Joe and Dominic also talked through this year's seven inductees to the Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame this past weekend. Give the show a watch, and please do not forget to subscribe to the show if you haven't already. See you guys in the next episode!

In today's episode of Prep Period, Ventura County Star sports reporters Dominic Massimino and Joe Curley talk through a marathon CIF-Southern Section championship Saturday in Orange County that ended with Oxnard taking home a Division 4 softball title. They also discuss the CIF-State Track and Field Championships in Clovis where Calabasas sprinter Malia Rainey won a 100-meter dash title and Moorpark senior long jumper finished runner-up. Don't forget to subscribe to the show, leave a comment with your thoughts and like the episode if you enjoyed it!

In this week's episode of Prep Period, local champions from multiple sports join the show to talk winning CIF-Southern Section and CIF-State championships. Newbury Park swimmer Megan Wang won the state 100-yard backstroke title while Chase Macleod led Oaks Christian boys lacrosse to a CIF-Southern Section victory. Also, Joe Curley discusses the rule behind last week's Rio Mesa baseball forfeit. Don't miss this one!

Ventura County Star sports reporters Joe Curley and Dominic Massimino take listeners through championship season for spring sports in Ventura County. The pair talk through Foothill Tech boys volleyball and Oaks Christian boys lacrosse winning CIF-Southern Section titles, Newbury Park's Megan Wang winning state in the 100 backstroke, baseball and softball section playoffs, and more. Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe to the show!

In this episode of Prep Period, Ventura County Star sports reporters Joe Curley and Dominic Massimino dive deep into the CIF-Southern Section playoff brackets for baseball and softball, with a total of 33 local teams advancing to the postseason. Baseball coaches Mike Minjares and Jacob Regalado of St. Bonaventure and Rio Mesa join the show, as do softball coaches Cheyenne Coyle and Heather Spohr of Oaks Christian and Thousand Oaks, to talk about their team's run to the playoffs. Be sure to like the episode leave a comment and SUBSCRIBE!

Episode 35 of Prep Period has it all — and we mean all. Ventura County Star sports reporters Joe Curley and Dominic Massimino start off by recapping league championship track and field performances from across the county, as well as swimming. Then they jump to a softball and baseball check in, including an interview with Rio Mesa softball coach Daniel Lerma and pitcher Analia Lopez. The pair also discussed Oak Park's CIF-Southern Section beach volleyball title, Royal girls lacrosse's undefeated season and more. Don't forget to like today's episode and subscribe to the show!

In Episode 34 of Prep Period, Ventura County Star sports reporters Dominic Massimino and Joe Curley talk through the news of the week, including exciting freshman performances at the Ventura County Track and Field Championships, playoffs for lacrosse and boys volleyball kicking off, league title races in the softball and baseball and a surprise appearance at the Ventura County Track and Field Championships.

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