Royal lost against Simi Valley back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Royal Highlanders received a blow as they fell 62-45 to the Simi Valley Pioneers.
Simi Valley got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Derek Maclean out in front who posted 13 points in addition to seven boards and three steals. The dominant performance gave Maclean a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Josiah Dale, who went 5 of 8 en route to 12 points and five assists.
Royal's defeat dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Simi Valley, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 10-13.
Royal and Simi Valley could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. Royal will face off against Camarillo at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday down 365 places (399 vs. 34). Meanwhile, Simi Valley (ranked 446th) will meet Oxnard (ranked 91st) at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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