Basketball Game Preview: Orcutt Academy Spartans vs. Westlake Warriors + Official Tickets

The Orcutt Academy Spartans will square off against the Westlake Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Orcutt Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

Orcutt Academy picked up another tournament win on Saturday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 68-5 win over Santa Barbara. That looming 68-5 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Spartans yet this season.

Meanwhile, Westlake played a tough game on Wednesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by Marlborough and fell 61-16. The contest marked the Warriors' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Orcutt Academy will need to focus on slowing down Olivia Elsokary, one of several Westlake players who made an impact when they last played. She posted two points and nine steals. Elsokary is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last eight games she's played dating back to last season.

Orcutt Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Westlake, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Orcutt Academy came up short against Westlake when the teams last played back in December of 2016, falling 51-46. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.