Jesus Miranda’s early score proved to be all Santa Barbara High boys soccer needed to defeat Ventura, 1-0, on Saturday.
In the third minute, the Dons were awarded a free kick from 25 yards out of the net.
Miranda stepped up to the mark and buried the deep shot to take the early lead.
“Jesus scored an awesome free kick, he’s had multiple free kicks this season and I’m glad he got his first one tonight,” Santa Barbara coach Ricardo Alcaraz said.
That goal proved to be the game-winner as neither defense budged for the remaining 77 minutes of play.
Dons goalkeeper Samuel Ceballos turned in a solid performance en route to the clean sheet victory.
“Samuel has been solid since the St. Francis game,” Alcaraz said. “He is really putting in the work in training and you can tell by his play.”
Santa Barbara (3-1-2, 3-0-1 Channel League) play host to Rio Mesa on Tuesday.
