Westlake vs. Simi Valley game should be great, once it gets started

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Thankfully, my Focus made it out here to Westlake tonight, but I’m not out of the woods just yet. My wireless card isn’t very happy with the confines of the Warriors’ gymnasium and my reception keeps going in and out. So, these updates could become sparse once the game actually starts (J.V. game didn’t end until 7:39).

But enough about my equipment issues -- what about the game? Well, last time these teams played it was a scoring fest, with Simi Valley coming out ahead, 88-86.

Lorne Jackson and the rest of the Pioneers have got to be considered the favorites in this one, too, but I keep waiting for Simi Valley to have a bad game. I guess I’’m having a little difficulty believing a team even as talented as the Pioneers can go undefeated in the Marmonte League.

As for Westlake, I know they’ll keep up on the score sheet. The Warriors’ eight losses have come by an average of less than eight points, and you just know how badly they want a victory over the Pioneers on their home court.

-- Austin Knoblauch