San Marcos ran into a buzz-saw at Ventura and lost 4-0 in a Channel League boys soccer game on Tuesday.
J.J. Leon gave the Cougars a 1-0 lead 10 seconds into the first half and Cameron Dejong scored three goals in the second half. Eric Kam tied the school record for shutouts in a season with 13.
The Royals are 0-1-1 in league and play host to Santa Barbara on Thursday night.
