Bishop Diego Falls to Simi Valley, Eliminated From CIF-SS Playoff Contention
The Bishop Diego football team lost its seventh consecutive game, falling 40-14 to Simi Valley at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara. The defeat eliminated the Cardinals from CIF-SS playoff contention, with Head Coach Tom Crawford citing adversity, a youthful…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 22, 2026 —
Bishop Diego lost 40-14 to Simi Valley at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, extending the Cardinals’ losing streak to seven consecutive games and eliminating the team from CIF-SS playoff contention.
Head Coach Tom Crawford cited adversity, a youthful roster and numerous injuries as contributing factors to the team’s struggles this season. The summary of the game did not provide further details about the injuries, the players affected or when they occurred.
The available information also did not specify the date of the game, the teams’ records, how the scoring unfolded or whether any individual players stood out. No details were provided about Bishop Diego’s remaining schedule or what the team plans to do next.
The result leaves the Cardinals out of the CIF-SS playoffs. Crawford’s comments pointed to the challenges the team faced during the season, but no further breakdown of those circumstances or the team’s performance against Simi Valley was provided.
Bishop Diego’s seven-game skid and playoff elimination are the clearest outcomes reported from the matchup. The final score was 40-14 in Simi Valley’s favor, with the game played at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara.
Story summarized from the original created by Diego Sandoval, Noozhawk Sports Editor on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
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