Kai Mault Kept the Dons' Playoff hopes alive with a game-winning 46-yard | Credit: Gary Kim

An exciting match-up between the Santa Barbara Dons and Calabasas Coyotes went down to the wire, with the Dons capturing their first Conejo Coast League victory, 28-21 on Homecoming night. 

Tied at 21-21 with less than a minute left in the game, the Dons leaned on who else other than senior Kai Mault, who ran a QB draw 46-yards to the house, and sealed the Dons win in epic fashion. 

Santa Barbara’s defense came up huge in the second half. Forcing three critical turnovers, and a pivotal stop to get the ball back that set up the game winning drive. “The defense held up and gave us a chance,” said Head Coach Nate Mendoza. “We handled some adversity and responded on defense. It’s a team game. We brought it back and Kai made a great play on the QB draw.” 

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