The Simi Valley Pioneers will face off against the Camarillo Scorpions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Simi Valley has given up an average of 38.8 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Simi Valley lost to St. Bonaventure on the road by a 41-26 margin. While the Pioneers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Seraphs 13-7 in the first quarter.
Despite the defeat, Simi Valley saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Connor Petrov threw for 238 yards and three TDs. Quentin McGahan got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Camarillo suffered their biggest loss since October 18, 2024 on Thursday. They took a blow against Bishop Diego, falling 43-16. The Scorpions have struggled against the Cardinals recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Camarillo's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Simi Valley, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 2-4.
Everything came up roses for Simi Valley against Camarillo in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 56-7 win. In that contest, the Pioneers amassed a halftime lead of 42-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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