Winston Bartley, right, celebrates with Tomas Gil as he returns the second-half kickoff for a touchdown. (Jaime Herrera photo)

Santa Barbara High worked on its running game against winless Channel Islands and ran away with a 55-0 football victory on Homecoming Night at Peabody Stadium.

Nathan Barrios rushed for three touchdowns, Koa Herrera ran for two and Benicio Garcia Holland scored one as the Dons improved to 4-1 in Channel League and 6-1 overall. Channel Island is 0-5 and 0-7.

Santa Barbara led 14-0 after the first quarter and 41-0 at halftime.

The coaches agreed to play with a running clock in the second half. Winston Bartley of the Dons returned the second-half kickoff for a touchdown to make it 48-0.

Garcia Holland scored his touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Santa Barbara hosts Dos Pueblos next Friday night.

Koa Herrera of the Dons runs through the Channel Islands defense for a touchdown.

Koa Herrera of the Dons runs through the Channel Islands defense for a touchdown. (Jaime Herrera photo)

— Noozhawk sports editor Barry Punzal can be reached at bpunzal@noozhawk.com. Follow Noozhawk Sports on Twitter: @NoozhawkSports. Connect with Noozhawk on Facebook.