Westmark had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 4-8 to make it four. They were outmatched by the San Fernando Valley Academy Huskies and fell 82-40. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1285th, while the Huskies are ranked 622nd).
As for San Fernando Valley Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-10 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.8 points over those games.
San Fernando Valley Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lewis John led the charge by dropping a double-double with 30 points and 14 boards. John continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Nathan Sisona was another key player, putting up 24 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals.
Coming up, Westmark will welcome Lighthouse Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. As for San Fernando Valley Academy, they will face off against Highland Hall at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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