West L.A. Gets Nothing Out of Trip to Moorpark

West Los Angeles College entered Saturday night’s Western State Conference game with a reputation as a new and improved team.

That may no longer be the case after Moorpark trounced the Oilers, 33-0, in a Southern Division game at Moorpark College.

The Raiders’ talented group of backs set the tempo for Moorpark’s offense.

Ivan McCrae capped Moorpark’s first offensive series with a 25-yard touchdown run.

McCrae finished with 83 yards in 12 carries. Bryan Wilkins added 73 yards in nine carries.

Moorpark, (5-1, 2-0 in conference) had 293 yards rushing and 437 yards total.

“We try and run a balanced offense and I think we did that tonight,” Moorpark Coach Jim Bittner said.

Moorpark’s defense, which is ranked No. 2 in the conference, posted its second consecutive shutout and held West Los Angeles’ potent offense to 171 yards. The Oilers (3-3, 0-2) were averaging 455.6 yards.

The Oilers mounted only two scoring threats. Chris Morales missed a 45-yard field-goal attempt, and a fumble deep in Moorpark territory ended another drive.

Moorpark, which led, 19-0, at the half, extended its lead when Lewis hit Leodes Van Buren with a 28-yard touchdown pass.

Lewis threw his second touchdown pass, a 13-yard strike to Rich McDonald in the corner of the end zone for a 33-0 lead.

Moorpark forced two turnovers and registered five sacks.