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Board honors football team and recognizes student athlete Nayani Zuniga

Santa Paula Unified School District Board of Trustees · January 15, 2026
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Summary

The board recognized Santa Paula High School’s football team for a deep playoff run that reached the CIF finals for the first time in roughly 50 years, and honored 12‑year‑old Nayani Zuniga for selection to the Mexican national soccer team.

The Santa Paula Unified School District board honored several individuals and teams during the meeting.

Principal Guzman and Coach Mike Montoya recognized the Santa Paula High School football team for a season that advanced to the CIF finals — a milestone the coach said had not been reached in roughly 50 years. "We reached the CIF finals for the first time in 50 years," Coach Mike Montoya said, and he praised players for overcoming injuries and adversity during the season.

Separately, the board recognized 12‑year‑old Nayani Zuniga for earning a spot on the Mexican national soccer team. A speaker identified as Doctor Jig congratulated Nayani and her parents, noting the training and sacrifices that led to the achievement. The board invited the student and family to receive certificates and a photo.

These recognitions required no board action but were acknowledged as part of the meeting’s opening items.